Job summary
We are looking for a suitable applicant to join our Team that maintains and develops a substantial Estate at one of the country's foremost Teaching Foundation Trusts.
Duties will involve the undertaking of minor repairs and maintenance across this site and assisting the craftsmen with major repairs. Duties will also include carrying out regular inspection of plant and equipment whilst ensuring irregularities are promptly reported.
Main duties of the job
To maintain the Trust's building fabric, Engineering plant, Building Services and equipment in an efficient, economic and safe manner, in accordance with Health & Safety and other relevant regulations, guidelines, Codes of Practice and Departmental and Trust Policies.
To undertake general housekeeping duties to ensure an acceptable level of workshop and plant room cleanliness.
To become proficient in the operation of steam raising boiler plant and act in a team rotational basis to cover duties in this area.
To undertake minor repairs and maintenance, unsupervised across the site.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade D/3 in English and maths or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- An engineering background or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in building services maintenance environment
Desirable
- Ability to safely and competently carry out work or other trades
Further Training
Essential
- Basic Health & Safety
- Moving & Handling Techniques
Desirable
- 18th Edition Awareness Training
- First Aid
- COSHH Awareness
- Legionella awareness Training
- Asbestos awareness Training
- Portable Appliance Testing
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective communication (written & verbal) skills
- Numeracy skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work to tight and conflicting priorities
- Computer literacy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade D/3 in English and maths or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- An engineering background or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in building services maintenance environment
Desirable
- Ability to safely and competently carry out work or other trades
Further Training
Essential
- Basic Health & Safety
- Moving & Handling Techniques
Desirable
- 18th Edition Awareness Training
- First Aid
- COSHH Awareness
- Legionella awareness Training
- Asbestos awareness Training
- Portable Appliance Testing
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective communication (written & verbal) skills
- Numeracy skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work to tight and conflicting priorities
- Computer literacy
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).
