Job summary
The Building Maintenance Department at Southampton General Hospital require a skilled maintenance assistant to join our dedicated team on this modern healthcare estate. To keep the essential services running 24/7 you will enjoy working on a wide range of building and services works Trust wide.
Previous experience in an allied industry/application is desirable although not essential. You'll be required to demonstrate your skill at interview and previous experience or equivalent at interview. The core elements of the job description require a good knowledge in respect of trades.
Opportunities exist to learn new vocational skills and techniques through specialised training throughout the modern healthcare estate. In addition we promote and support individual academic learning for future career development opportunities.
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
What you will do:
- Be responsible for routine planned maintenance.
- Technical cleaning of M&E equipment.
- Minor repairs of faults in mechanical and electrical installations.
- Decoration.
- Surveys and audits of plant and premises.
- General support across all core engineering activities.
What we are looking for:
- To have worked for the NHS or other type of organisation that are similar.
- Holds Driving License or has suitable and safe means to get to site during on call periods.
- Fit and to be able to climb ladder to access roof area across the sites.
- To be able to work at height.
- Good experience within the building discipline.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you will do:
- Be responsible for routine planned maintenance.
- Technical cleaning of M&E equipment.
- Minor repairs of faults in mechanical and electrical installations.
- Decoration.
- Surveys and audits of plant and premises.
- General support across all core engineering activities.
What we are looking for:
- To have worked for the NHS or other type of organisation that are similar.
- Holds Driving License or has suitable and safe means to get to site during on call periods.
- Fit and to be able to climb ladder to access roof area across the sites.
- To be able to work at height.
- Good experience within the building discipline.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Knowledge & experience in Building & engineering practises
- Knowledge & relevant experience plumbing, electrical & building repairs
- NVQ 3, City and Guilds or equivalent experience in performing engineering operations
- Full and clean driving licence
Desirable
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Relevant and recent experience in similar maintenance organisation
- Working at Heights & Manual handling
Desirable
- Experience in Minor repairs to Mechanical & Electrical Building installations
- Experience of carrying out Routine Surveys & Audits
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary Estates & Facilities team in a healthcare environment
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Knowledge & experience in Building & engineering practises
- Knowledge & relevant experience plumbing, electrical & building repairs
- NVQ 3, City and Guilds or equivalent experience in performing engineering operations
- Full and clean driving licence
Desirable
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Relevant and recent experience in similar maintenance organisation
- Working at Heights & Manual handling
Desirable
- Experience in Minor repairs to Mechanical & Electrical Building installations
- Experience of carrying out Routine Surveys & Audits
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary Estates & Facilities team in a healthcare environment
Values and 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).
