Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Maintenance Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a hands on individual to join our Maintenance Team. Attributes being positive and having a "can do" attitude for performing work of a routine non-complex nature.

Being responsible for minor repairs and routine planned maintenance activities as directed by management within the NHS and Trust owned or properties within the surrounding area. Applicants can be 18 years upwards, school levers welcomed. NHS training and schooling included. If you are looking to make the NHS a career and a pathway into Engineering then here is your opportunity.

You will be working in a team carrying out varied works with an emphasis on attention to detail to meet with our customer's high expectations. Duties will include carrying out repairs, assisting qualified tradesmen on repairs and installation, helping with engineering emergencies and actively participating in the operation of the Maintenance Management System.

Ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. Taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

Our Trust Values are Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent and our staff should always uphold these values.

Main duties of the job

Essential

  • Relevant experience of working in a maintenance or estates department
  • A professional, presentable appearance and a positive attitude
  • Attention to detail and able to operate and provide good communicational skills.
  • Understanding and awareness of working within safe systems of work and current legislation
  • Work well alone and as part of a team
  • Ability to work in reflection of the trust values, in a Safe, Kind, Excellent manner.

Advantageous

  • Electrical or mechanical NVQ 2 or equivalent(or A levels for school leavers)
  • Experience of working in a Hospital environment
  • Experience with replacing tubes and lamps

What we offer

  • Competitive rates of pay, dependent upon experience
  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years to 29 days and 33 days after 10 years
  • Pension scheme
  • Opportunities to develop and further your career
  • Opportunity for overtime (optional)

Hours of Work:37.5 per week

  • Monday to Friday, 08h00 to 16h00
  • Flexibility with working hours to cater for personal reasons

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Details

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-F-233260

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

The advert will close at midnight on 27 September.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

The advert will close at midnight on 27 September.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • -Numerate and literate
  • -Good general education

Desirable

  • -Electrical or mechanical NVQII or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • -Relevant experience of working in a maintenance or estates department and completed specific mechanical, electrical and/or building training requirements

Desirable

  • -Have experience of similar duties in a hospital environment
  • -Experience with replacing tubes and lamps

Knowledge

Essential

  • -Understanding and awareness of working within safe systems of work and current legislation

Skills

Essential

  • -Must be able to operate and communicate through radio and computer system which results in a demand driven service

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • -Numerate and literate
  • -Good general education

Desirable

  • -Electrical or mechanical NVQII or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • -Relevant experience of working in a maintenance or estates department and completed specific mechanical, electrical and/or building training requirements

Desirable

  • -Have experience of similar duties in a hospital environment
  • -Experience with replacing tubes and lamps

Knowledge

Essential

  • -Understanding and awareness of working within safe systems of work and current legislation

Skills

Essential

  • -Must be able to operate and communicate through radio and computer system which results in a demand driven service

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hospital Engineer

Marcus Wratten

marcus.wratten@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-F-233260

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


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