Job summary
The Engineering department at Guy's Hospital are seeking an Engineering Maintenance Assistant to join our team. We are looking for experienced people with the relevant qualifications in engineering who are able to manage and balance competing priorities.
They should have knowledge of current relevant legislation, health and safety and good working practices.
Main duties of the job
The role will carry out planned preventative maintenance to our plant and infrastructure as well as reactive repairs. To do this, you will work alongside a large team and will be guided by the team manager.
The post holder will need to be proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic, with the ability to work with the general public.
About us
We are really committed to helping our colleagues continuing professional development and we will ensure you receive a well-rounded training plan to develop you in your role fully.
We encourage people to progress in our team and organisation and our training academy offers a wealth of courses for your role today, and your future career with us.
On top of our fantastic training academy, a role with us includes a significant number of other benefits available when you join the Trust, some of which are listed below:
- A minimum of 27 days annual holiday allowance (not including bank holidays), plus the option to buy and sell. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
- Generous Pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Flexible working opportunities
- Subsidised childcare arrangements (vouchers and on-site nursery)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Please apply through the link provided online.
We are unable to take CV applications by email.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Please apply through the link provided online.
We are unable to take CV applications by email.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Plumbing Apprenticeship, City & Guilds in Plumbing Services or NVQ level 3, or equivalents.
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in Building services maintenance.
- Knowledge of good working practices, current plumbing legislation and Health & Safety.
- Has received appropriate formal training and developed a knowledge of all types of engineering systems
- Experience of communicating technical information with specialists and non-specialists.
Desirable
- Experience of operating a computerised building management system
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent numerical and critical reasoning skills
- Excellent understanding health and safety law
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Plumbing Apprenticeship, City & Guilds in Plumbing Services or NVQ level 3, or equivalents.
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in Building services maintenance.
- Knowledge of good working practices, current plumbing legislation and Health & Safety.
- Has received appropriate formal training and developed a knowledge of all types of engineering systems
- Experience of communicating technical information with specialists and non-specialists.
Desirable
- Experience of operating a computerised building management system
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent numerical and critical reasoning skills
- Excellent understanding health and safety law
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities
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).
