Job summary
The Estates Maintenance Department are looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust. We operate across Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital, this is a large static site. You will be working within a team of Assistance and trades staff and assisting in the repair and maintenance of various systems through out the hospital.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
- Plumbing and drainage
- Boilers/calorifiers.
- Nurse call, portable equipment testing.
- Ventilation.
- Lamp/fluorescent tube replacement
- Minor building fabric repairs.
- Decoration of small areas/rooms as they become available
- Hanging/rehanging of notice boards/white boards.
- General maintenance related cleaning duties.
- Providing backup for craftsmen/contractors.
- Other specialist duties may also be required after appropriate training
What we are looking for
- To be able to understand and clarify detailed instructions, interpreting operational manuals, finding best solutions, also demonstrating some
- Analytical and judgement skills
- Manage own workload, prioritising work and response times
- Work independently, without direct supervision or as part ofa team and where appropriate, identifying any deficiencies and reportthem to the appropriate team leader so there is minimum disruption whilst carrying out work.
- Demonstrate own activities to less experienced or newemployees and support induction of new starters.
- Take responsibility for the collection of materials andconsumables from suppliers, as required.
- To work safely with tools ensuring a controlled workingarea, in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations, and site specific protocols.
- To have a good understanding of all aspects of fire safety.Participate in extended hours activity via rostered overtime.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
- Plumbing and drainage
- Boilers/calorifiers.
- Nurse call, portable equipment testing.
- Ventilation.
- Lamp/fluorescent tube replacement
- Minor building fabric repairs.
- Decoration of small areas/rooms as they become available
- Hanging/rehanging of notice boards/white boards.
- General maintenance related cleaning duties.
- Providing backup for craftsmen/contractors.
- Other specialist duties may also be required after appropriate training
What we are looking for
- To be able to understand and clarify detailed instructions, interpreting operational manuals, finding best solutions, also demonstrating some
- Analytical and judgement skills
- Manage own workload, prioritising work and response times
- Work independently, without direct supervision or as part ofa team and where appropriate, identifying any deficiencies and reportthem to the appropriate team leader so there is minimum disruption whilst carrying out work.
- Demonstrate own activities to less experienced or newemployees and support induction of new starters.
- Take responsibility for the collection of materials andconsumables from suppliers, as required.
- To work safely with tools ensuring a controlled workingarea, in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations, and site specific protocols.
- To have a good understanding of all aspects of fire safety.Participate in extended hours activity via rostered overtime.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Knowledge & experience in building repairs
- Base level of theoretical knowledge
Desirable
- Any City & Guilds Building services certificates
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Must have gained suitable maintenance experience. Able to demonstrate adequate working knowledge of various maintenance tasks and safe practices.
Desirable
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- COSHH Regulations
Values/Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Knowledge & experience in building repairs
- Base level of theoretical knowledge
Desirable
- Any City & Guilds Building services certificates
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Must have gained suitable maintenance experience. Able to demonstrate adequate working knowledge of various maintenance tasks and safe practices.
Desirable
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- COSHH Regulations
Values/Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
