University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Maintenance Craftsperson (Plumbing / Mechanical)

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Job summary

To maintain and repair a wide range of Plumbing, Mechanical and Plant, Equipment and Services

Deal with Major incidents such as large water leaks, ingress of rain water and blocked drainage in critical areas.

Previous applicants need not apply

A vacancy for a Mechanical Craftsman (Plumbing/Mechanical) has arisen within the Estates Department of the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, although the successful applicant will be required to work within any buildings controlled by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as and when necessary.Applicants will have gained a City and Guilds, NVQ level 2/3 qualification in a Mechanical Engineering discipline. In addition they should have significant experience in planned and reactive maintenance works, which would have been gained within large complex building environments.

Main duties of the job

Unblock drains, roof gullies, guttering down pipes, lavatory pans, urinals, macerators, basin wastes and waste disposal machines etc,

Carry out Plumbing and Mechanical pipework installations, including baths, showers, basins etc.

Attend to and resolve a loss of heating / cooling, hot and cold water services to critical areas and Medical gases to critical areas,

Assist to motivate, train and develop the apprenticeship scheme.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops

AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK'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 ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, 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 ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe 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 choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that youdo.

Date posted

06 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-E5233987-JUN23

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Planned maintenance, new work and repair of Plumbing / Mechanical Plant & Equipment:

Plumbing and Mechanical Craftsman

Pumbing, including showers, baths, basins, sinks, lavatorys, macerators, waste disposals etc, etc,
Medium Temperature Hot Water Plant
Low Temperature Hot Water Plant
Heating & Ventilation Systems
Air-conditioning Systems
Calorifiers and Hot Water Systems
Carry out plumbing / fitting installations and alterations
Medical Equipment
Medical Gas plant and Equipment
Water Softening plant
Refrigeration Systems
Environmental Computer controlled system

To develop and maintain good working relationships with Clinicians, Departmental Heads, Risk Management, Statutory Regulators, External Consultants and Contractors
To assist in investigating complaints and incident forms, liaising with the Trust's Complaints Manager and Risk Management as necessary and implement measures as necessary to prevent re-occurrence
To ensure Team Communication is cascaded to all areas of the Estates Department
To assist the Development Team in the implementation of major services shutdowns and commissioning arrangements for new developments and in hand-over procedures for the engineering systems.

Please see Job description & Person Specs for full details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Planned maintenance, new work and repair of Plumbing / Mechanical Plant & Equipment:

Plumbing and Mechanical Craftsman

Pumbing, including showers, baths, basins, sinks, lavatorys, macerators, waste disposals etc, etc,
Medium Temperature Hot Water Plant
Low Temperature Hot Water Plant
Heating & Ventilation Systems
Air-conditioning Systems
Calorifiers and Hot Water Systems
Carry out plumbing / fitting installations and alterations
Medical Equipment
Medical Gas plant and Equipment
Water Softening plant
Refrigeration Systems
Environmental Computer controlled system

To develop and maintain good working relationships with Clinicians, Departmental Heads, Risk Management, Statutory Regulators, External Consultants and Contractors
To assist in investigating complaints and incident forms, liaising with the Trust's Complaints Manager and Risk Management as necessary and implement measures as necessary to prevent re-occurrence
To ensure Team Communication is cascaded to all areas of the Estates Department
To assist the Development Team in the implementation of major services shutdowns and commissioning arrangements for new developments and in hand-over procedures for the engineering systems.

Please see Job description & Person Specs for full details

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Completed and passed a formal apprenticeship
NVQ L2/3

Experience

Essential

Previous experience as Maintenance Craftsman

Communication

Essential

Understand and sympathise with issues relating to clinical staff where Estates works have an impact to clinical areas

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Completed and passed a formal apprenticeship
NVQ L2/3

Experience

Essential

Previous experience as Maintenance Craftsman

Communication

Essential

Understand and sympathise with issues relating to clinical staff where Estates works have an impact to clinical areas

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)