Job summary
The Estates department at Worthing General Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic Maintenance handyman who ideally has a background in general maintenance repairs and is keen to learn and grow their career within the Estates maintenance team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be working in a friendly team made up of Mechanical Engineers, Electricians, Joiners/Builders/ Painters, who are responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive planned and reactive maintenance service across the Trusts estate, working responsively and effectively to a high standard.
Main duties of the job
To be formally responsible for the provision of a safe, effective and efficient Estates service, including the discharging of corporate liabilities, procurement of Utilities, professional advice on all Estate matters, responsibility and care of all Engineering systems and buildings including grounds. Represent the Trusts interests from corporate, fiscal and statutory compliance aspects. Act as professional and technical End User on matters of procurement and capital provision, including Procure 21. All to meet the Users needs within the resources available.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Delivery of the maintenance services, ensuring that requests are dealt with speedily, particularly in situations where there may be a risk to patients, staff or anyone using the building.
- To resolve immediate maintenance problems by directly utilising basic trade skills and available resources.
- Test fire alarm systems, call points, fire exits, door retaining devices, fire emergency lights and log the results weekly or periodically as required. To ensure accurate and easily accessible records are kept of all tests undertaken. Such records should be readily available to all appropriate authorities such as HSE (Health & Safety Executive), CQC, EHO Environment agency etc.
- Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept in working order and replace any defective lights, units.
- Assist in Water hygiene testing and maintenance.
You will also be engaging in a wide range of other duties and tasks as instructed by the Chargehand when required.
Please see Job description & Person specs for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Delivery of the maintenance services, ensuring that requests are dealt with speedily, particularly in situations where there may be a risk to patients, staff or anyone using the building.
- To resolve immediate maintenance problems by directly utilising basic trade skills and available resources.
- Test fire alarm systems, call points, fire exits, door retaining devices, fire emergency lights and log the results weekly or periodically as required. To ensure accurate and easily accessible records are kept of all tests undertaken. Such records should be readily available to all appropriate authorities such as HSE (Health & Safety Executive), CQC, EHO Environment agency etc.
- Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept in working order and replace any defective lights, units.
- Assist in Water hygiene testing and maintenance.
You will also be engaging in a wide range of other duties and tasks as instructed by the Chargehand when required.
Please see Job description & Person specs for full details.
Person Specification
Assessment
Essential
- Working to City and Guilds Craft Apprenticeship or NVQ Level II and/or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of range of building maintenance procedures and thorough working knowledge of painting and decorating.
Desirable
- Qualification in City & Guilds Craft to Level II, plus relevant experience.
- Experience of working in hospital environment. Experience of working in large commercial or residential premises.
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to communicate and receive routine information to inform non -technical clients, patients, Estates managers and Help Desk.
- Work as a team member under direction of Estates colleagues.
- Must have experience of working face to face and developing customer relationship.
Physical
Essential
- Able to use a full range of hand and electrical tools.
- High levels of hand/eye coordination and accuracy required. Working at height via, ladders or platforms
IT
Essential
- Compose, send and read email via Intranet .
- Use Internet to research information on relevant products and processes.
Person Specification
Assessment
Essential
- Working to City and Guilds Craft Apprenticeship or NVQ Level II and/or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of range of building maintenance procedures and thorough working knowledge of painting and decorating.
Desirable
- Qualification in City & Guilds Craft to Level II, plus relevant experience.
- Experience of working in hospital environment. Experience of working in large commercial or residential premises.
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to communicate and receive routine information to inform non -technical clients, patients, Estates managers and Help Desk.
- Work as a team member under direction of Estates colleagues.
- Must have experience of working face to face and developing customer relationship.
Physical
Essential
- Able to use a full range of hand and electrical tools.
- High levels of hand/eye coordination and accuracy required. Working at height via, ladders or platforms
IT
Essential
- Compose, send and read email via Intranet .
- Use Internet to research information on relevant products and processes.
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.
