Shift Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical or Mechanical)

Job summary

Shift Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical/Mechanical) (Band 4)

TheShift engineer performs work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine in electrical/mechanical services. To maintain and repair the Hospital's plant, equipment and services.Carry out fault analysis, testing, manufacturing, replacing, isolation, modifying, inspecting, improving, installing, maintaining and repairing of all electrical & mechanical services, plant and equipment in compliance with all good practice guides, operational maintenance manuals and statutory requirements. Be proactive with regard to all forms of maintenance, good site resource management and security.

This role consists of 4 days on - 4 days off - 4 nights on shift rota.

Main duties of the job

To manufacture, assemble, erect, install and test new installations, services and equipment. To undertake any duties which may be required commensurate with grade and competence as deemed necessary by the changing needs of the Trust. Carry out fault analysis, testing, manufacturing, replacing, isolation, modifying, inspecting, improving, installing, maintaining and repairing of all electrical/ mechanical services, plant and equipment in compliance with all good practice guides, operational maintenance manuals and statutory requirements. Be proactive with regard to all forms of maintenance, good site resource management and security. Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. Undertake this role within a weekly rotating Day/Night shift system

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.