Job summary
To assist Maintenance Craftsperson's (in all disciplines) in such duties as instructed by the Maintenance Supervisor, working under the supervision of a MaintenanceCraftsperson.
To undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work across alltrades that does not justify the attention of a fully qualified craftsperson, related tohis/her training and/or experience.
Main duties of the job
a) To assist other trades as required by the Maintenance Supervisor.
b) To develop an understanding of the relationship of other craftsperson's work in relationship to his/her own.
c) To learn trades skills and techniques, with training as necessary.
d) To use all relevant tools and equipment.
e) To maintain the workshops, stores, switch rooms, boiler houses and plant rooms and keep the surrounding areas clean and tidy as directed by Supervisor.
f) To learn new techniques, with training as necessary, to attend training courses as may be required.
g) To carry out Planned maintenance checks and remedial works which will cover a range of mechanical and electrical disciplines including water hygiene. To learn how to use the QFM linked iPad.
h) To carry out repairs to a wide range of building services equipment.
i) To report all defects on all items of equipment and any potential hazardous risks, to their Supervisor.
j) To perform other routine work including labouring as necessary.
k) To check stores and prepare list of items required.
l) To change air filters, clean ductwork and glass traps.
m) To unblock sinks, toilets and macerators.
n) To re-washer taps.
o) To change lamps and tubes.
p) To hang fixtures and fittings.
q) Attendance on contractors as directed by the Supervisor.
About us
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung center in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.Our integrated approach to caring for patients from before birth, through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood and old age has been replicated around the world and has gained Royal Brompton and Harefield an international reputation as a leader in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment, and research
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
Provide and receive routine information to inform Work colleagues, clients and patients.
Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)
Provides general estates related advice.
Policy & Service development
Follows policies in own role.
Resource management
Responsible for repair and maintenance of assets. Maintaining equipment, requisition spare parts, repair and maintenance of plumbing, lighting and other equipment.
People management
Demonstrates duties to new starters.
Information management
Process own work records. List parts required to complete the job. Use of Facilities management system software and emails.
Research and development
To assist other estates staff in continuous development of estates processes and equipment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
Provide and receive routine information to inform Work colleagues, clients and patients.
Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)
Provides general estates related advice.
Policy & Service development
Follows policies in own role.
Resource management
Responsible for repair and maintenance of assets. Maintaining equipment, requisition spare parts, repair and maintenance of plumbing, lighting and other equipment.
People management
Demonstrates duties to new starters.
Information management
Process own work records. List parts required to complete the job. Use of Facilities management system software and emails.
Research and development
To assist other estates staff in continuous development of estates processes and equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Understands a range of work procedures. Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and tools, several months on the job training or part qualified.
Desirable
- G.C.S.E. in relevant subjects.
Experience
Essential
- Experience required to do the job as well as knowledge gained in previous employment
Skills
Essential
- Operate electrical and mechanical equipment, take and record measurements.
Desirable
- Good understanding of P.P.E.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Understands a range of work procedures. Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and tools, several months on the job training or part qualified.
Desirable
- G.C.S.E. in relevant subjects.
Experience
Essential
- Experience required to do the job as well as knowledge gained in previous employment
Skills
Essential
- Operate electrical and mechanical equipment, take and record measurements.
Desirable
- Good understanding of P.P.E.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
