Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset are looking to recruit a General Maintenance Assistant/Boiler Operator to work as part of their Estates team.
The Boiler Operator works as part of a two person team that covers the boilers 7 days per week and out of hours on-call and is responsible for the day-to-day monitoring, operation and first line maintenance of the Boiler Plant that provides essential services to the Hospital and critical decontamination equipment (autoclaves).
You will operate and maintain the Trusts steam boilers, low temperature hot water heating boilers (LTHW) and associated plant and equipment, in an economic, efficient and safe manner, in accordance with legislation and agreed standards.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate an keen understanding of all modern general boiler house operation and maintenance activities, both reactive and planned; they will require a willingness to learn, be a dedicated team player and have a proven track record.
The post holder will be qualified to the Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS)/Operator (shell Boilers) level and attend training every 5 years. The post holder should have preferably had experience in operating steam boiler plant and experience in carrying out maintenance work of a semi-skilled nature.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will carry out duties associated with the daily operation of the steam and hot water boiler plant, i.e. operating boilers, controls and water treatment plant, completing boiler logs etc.
- The post holder will carry out plant checks, cleaning plant rooms and boiler house undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work demanding the lower range of craftsman skill, relating to his training and experience, including Planned Preventive Maintenance work and labouring and have a basic knowledge of workshops safety practices
- The post holder will participate in the shift rota as detailed on BOILER HOUSE SHIFT PATTERN
- The post holder will carry out any other duties within the Estates function which may be required by the General & Estates Manager within the scope of the individuals competence or as laid down in agreements between the Department of Health and Social Security and Trade Unions
- To undertake duties associated with the daily operation of the steam and hot water boiler plant, i.e. operating boilers, controls and water treatment plant, completing boiler logs etc. as may be required from time to time to cover for annual leave \ sickness of colleagues.
Note: this will entail participation in the boiler house shift rota and out of normal hours on call.
The post holder will have a full Driving licence ( vehicle group A ).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will carry out duties associated with the daily operation of the steam and hot water boiler plant, i.e. operating boilers, controls and water treatment plant, completing boiler logs etc.
- The post holder will carry out plant checks, cleaning plant rooms and boiler house undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work demanding the lower range of craftsman skill, relating to his training and experience, including Planned Preventive Maintenance work and labouring and have a basic knowledge of workshops safety practices
- The post holder will participate in the shift rota as detailed on BOILER HOUSE SHIFT PATTERN
- The post holder will carry out any other duties within the Estates function which may be required by the General & Estates Manager within the scope of the individuals competence or as laid down in agreements between the Department of Health and Social Security and Trade Unions
- To undertake duties associated with the daily operation of the steam and hot water boiler plant, i.e. operating boilers, controls and water treatment plant, completing boiler logs etc. as may be required from time to time to cover for annual leave \ sickness of colleagues.
Note: this will entail participation in the boiler house shift rota and out of normal hours on call.
The post holder will have a full Driving licence ( vehicle group A ).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience in relevant field, i.e. engineering
- Have experience in carrying out boiler operator works
- To be trained to and qualified to the Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- City & Guilds (Mechanical) Qualification
- Possession of NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Engineering
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in Building services or Engineering environment
- Ability to demonstrate good hands on approach to a variety of tasks
- Have good understanding of the relationship of other craftsmen's work to their own.
Desirable
- Working in Healthcare Environment.
- Previous experience within a boiler house and/or industrial workshop environment.
- Mechanical or Building Services background.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to fulfil a requirement to interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to original trade, without supervision.
- Handling of fine tools and equipment in carrying out boiler operator works
Desirable
- Use of hand tools and power tools
- Ability to liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff of all levels
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues.
- Good knowledge of general engineering techniques.
- General knowledge of other trades allied to building services
Desirable
- General Knowledge of other trades allied to Mechanical building Services.
- Completed Fire Extinguisher Service & Maintenance Training.
- Understanding of Legionella control
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Self-motivated, able to work individually and as a team member, willing to take on new ideas and training as necessary.
- Clean and tidy appearance.
- Numerate.
- Self-Motivated.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Willingness and ability to carry out tasks allied to building services, if required.
- Ability to work sympathetically within the varied environments of the Hospital, including Patient and Public Areas
Desirable
- Able to liaise with Managers and Hospital Staff of all levels.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated, able to work individually and as a team member, willing to take on new ideas and training as necessary.
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience in relevant field, i.e. engineering
- Have experience in carrying out boiler operator works
- To be trained to and qualified to the Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- City & Guilds (Mechanical) Qualification
- Possession of NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Engineering
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in Building services or Engineering environment
- Ability to demonstrate good hands on approach to a variety of tasks
- Have good understanding of the relationship of other craftsmen's work to their own.
Desirable
- Working in Healthcare Environment.
- Previous experience within a boiler house and/or industrial workshop environment.
- Mechanical or Building Services background.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to fulfil a requirement to interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to original trade, without supervision.
- Handling of fine tools and equipment in carrying out boiler operator works
Desirable
- Use of hand tools and power tools
- Ability to liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff of all levels
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues.
- Good knowledge of general engineering techniques.
- General knowledge of other trades allied to building services
Desirable
- General Knowledge of other trades allied to Mechanical building Services.
- Completed Fire Extinguisher Service & Maintenance Training.
- Understanding of Legionella control
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Self-motivated, able to work individually and as a team member, willing to take on new ideas and training as necessary.
- Clean and tidy appearance.
- Numerate.
- Self-Motivated.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Willingness and ability to carry out tasks allied to building services, if required.
- Ability to work sympathetically within the varied environments of the Hospital, including Patient and Public Areas
Desirable
- Able to liaise with Managers and Hospital Staff of all levels.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated, able to work individually and as a team member, willing to take on new ideas and training as necessary.
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
