University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Maintenance Craftsperson

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Job summary

You will need to have experience in carrying out mechanical and/or electrical work, ideally within large complex building environments.

Applicants will be expected to have completed a formal apprenticeship and gained a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent (NVQ level 2/3) in Mechanical Engineering.

In addition, you will need good customer care skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.

Main duties of the job

Undertake minor mechanical and electrical works along with flushing, filter changes, ad general plumbing activities.

Repairs and Maintenance of Plumbing / Mechanical Engineering Building Services

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.

Date posted

25 July 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-E5336607-JUL23

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain and repair a very 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.
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.

Please see job description and person specs for full details

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain and repair a very 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.
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.

Please see job description and person specs for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Desirable

Experience of working in a Hospital.

Communication

Essential

Demonstrable communication skills are required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Desirable

Experience of working in a Hospital.

Communication

Essential

Demonstrable communication skills are required.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

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

The Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Employer's website

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