Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical bias)

Job summary

Are you tired of working long hours away from home? Looking to work Monday to Friday in a role that offers variety with a good work/life balance and a great benefits package?

If the answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a dynamic Multi-Skilled Craftsperson -- (mechanical bias) to join our busy, friendly and supportive Estates & Facilities Department at Musgrove Park Hospital.

You will be part of the team who are responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive mechanical maintenance and installation service across the Trust's estates ensuring all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety and other relevant legislation.

The hours are 8am -- 4pm weekdays and we will only ask that you are on-call for 1 weekend out of 5.

We welcome any informal visits to the department and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

This role offers a Recruitment and Retention Payment of £3500 per year.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Main duties of the job

You will complete new and alteration works within the post holders' skills and experience both during and out with normal hours.

Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. An element of multi-skilling across Estates trades will be required.

You will work in accordance with the statutory requirements of Health Technical Memorandums (HTM's) on HTM 06-03, Washer Disinfector HTM 2030, Sterilization HTM2010 (CFPPO -- 101), MGPS HTM 02 and Water Supplies HTM 2027 HTM 03- 01 Heating And Ventilation HTM 04-01 Safe Water In Healthcare Premises and BOAS

To work in accordance with the Trust's Permit to Work (PTW) systems for Potentially Dangerous Plant, Confined Spaces, and Laboratory Working. Ensuring NO public access to dangerous areas by securing work area and displaying appropriate signage warning of danger.

You will be responsible to undertake risk assessments as required for work in hazardous areas taking account of all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!