Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
East Cheshire NHS Trust has an exciting job opportunity in the Estates & Facilities team for aMulti skilled MaintenanceTechnician.
Based at Macclesfield District General Hospital we are seeking to recruit an experienced multi skilled technician to join the well-established team to deliver excellent service to the Trust and its patients from the surrounding community.
The successful candidate will have or be working towards their City and Guilds 18th Edition qualification and will have a maintenance background. The post holder will be expected to undertake multi-skilled tasks which are both complex and/or non-routine, involving PPM's and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment, including electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, building management system, automated control systems, standby electrical generators, HVAC plant, access control and Nurse Call systems.
The role is predominately based at Macclesfield Hospital but occasional travel to other sites in the community may be required as a part of the day-to-day duties.
This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.
Working 37.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
Carry out scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and general day-to-day work on building, mechanical and electrical installations plant and equipment as required.
Carry out testing on all types of building mechanical and electrical plant and equipment following repair or installation in compliance with all relevant "Hospital Technical Memorandums" Health and Safety regulations and building regulations etc.
Perform all of the duties of the post as required without direct supervision Actively participating in the operation of the Works Management System scheme in a timely manner including completion of all paperwork required of the scheme; including completion of all works order job dockets & timesheets.
To work overtime as and when required to carry out emergency repairs and out of hours planned maintenance as required by service requirements and management.
To co-operate in partnership with the Trust to provide flexible out of hours working and when Requested by the trust Undertake On-Call duties as part of the On Call team to ensure that emergency repairs occur out of normal hours are attended too.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Standard with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have a recognised Apprenticeship to City & Guilds
- Or NVQ Level 3 Standard
- It is expected that over a period of a number of years beyond the individual standard qualifications, training or advanced knowledge, in specific areas such as BMS, Legionella control, Fire Alarms, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671 (2382), Inspection and testing (2395), Automatic Door Systems and Access control, Air conditioning and Ventilation, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Emergency Lift Release (BS7255) or Academic knowledge in building services that equates to BTEC/ONC standard.
Experience
Essential
- Must have significant experience in a maintenance type environment
- Formal qualifications or demonstrable experience and knowledge in an alternative discipline.
Desirable
- Supervisory experience
- Experience of working in an Acute hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- If required be a part of the On-Call team
- An ability to work at heights
- An Ability to work in confined spaces, etc
- An ability to operate complex & specialist machinery
- An ability to travel between various locations
- An ability to work in hazardous conditions and areas
- Must possess an ability to carry out multiple tasks
- Must possess good IT skills
- Must possess good communication skills
- Must possess good manual dexterity
- Must have a flexible approach to working hours
- Must be self-motivated
- Must carry a mobile communications device immediate response to emergencies etc
- Good degree of craft techniques/ability to perform tasks in a controlled environment
- Be ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Skilled in the carrying out of other minor repairs
- Some basic IT skills
- Ability to meet travel requirements
- Be able to fault find on plant and systems
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have a recognised Apprenticeship to City & Guilds
- Or NVQ Level 3 Standard
- It is expected that over a period of a number of years beyond the individual standard qualifications, training or advanced knowledge, in specific areas such as BMS, Legionella control, Fire Alarms, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671 (2382), Inspection and testing (2395), Automatic Door Systems and Access control, Air conditioning and Ventilation, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Emergency Lift Release (BS7255) or Academic knowledge in building services that equates to BTEC/ONC standard.
Experience
Essential
- Must have significant experience in a maintenance type environment
- Formal qualifications or demonstrable experience and knowledge in an alternative discipline.
Desirable
- Supervisory experience
- Experience of working in an Acute hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- If required be a part of the On-Call team
- An ability to work at heights
- An Ability to work in confined spaces, etc
- An ability to operate complex & specialist machinery
- An ability to travel between various locations
- An ability to work in hazardous conditions and areas
- Must possess an ability to carry out multiple tasks
- Must possess good IT skills
- Must possess good communication skills
- Must possess good manual dexterity
- Must have a flexible approach to working hours
- Must be self-motivated
- Must carry a mobile communications device immediate response to emergencies etc
- Good degree of craft techniques/ability to perform tasks in a controlled environment
- Be ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Skilled in the carrying out of other minor repairs
- Some basic IT skills
- Ability to meet travel requirements
- Be able to fault find on plant and systems
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
