Job summary
To work as a member of a multitasking maintenance team providing professional andtechnical expertise and with an effective and efficient focus on a service delivery. To carry out or oversee the repair / maintenance or installation of complex plant andequipment associated with premises administered by the Trusts Estates department.
This will involve a multi skilled approach as well as the full range of duties associated with the post holder's core trade. Professionally the post holder will be expected tomaintain his/her appearance in line with the Trust dress code. Uphold the Trust's values and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the role. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect theequality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with in thecourse of his/her work duties.
Main duties of the job
Post holder is to carry out day to day repairs, planned maintenance andimprovements to the Trusts buildings in a manner that conforms to statutoryregulations and codes of practice, while ensuring smooth running of the Trust.
The post holder will also be responsible for installation, repair and removal of many types of heating and water systems within the trust.
The post holder will be part of a multi-skilled, multi-discipline maintenance team.
Participation in the emergency on call will be required by contractual obligation to ensure safe systems and service continuity. Cross site working will also be required by contractual obligation.
You should have good diagnostic and fault finding skills, and be able to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals etc.
You should have a good understanding of the work of all other trades which is essential to maintain the flexibility of the department.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an Estates team that is working closely to ensure statutory compliance and building fabric standards are maintained across all the Trusts sites.
***Please note once sufficient applications have been receive this vacancy will close***
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an Estates team that is working closely to ensure statutory compliance and building fabric standards are maintained across all the Trusts sites.
***Please note once sufficient applications have been receive this vacancy will close***
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A National Qualification Framework NQF achievement to level 3 or above e.g.City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent.
Desirable
- A qualification in Building services would be an advantage
- Legionella /water systems
- Asbestos awareness
Experience
Essential
- Experience in building services maintenance with a demonstrable track record of competence
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large acute hospital
- Risk Assessments completion
- Manual Handling
Knowledge
Desirable
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Knowledge and appreciation of Building Maintenance Issues
- Knowledge of NHS and working in clinical Areas
- Knowledge of Estates maintenance
Skills
Desirable
- Planning skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Able to plan own work load be flexible and prioritise tasks
- Ability to develop and work effectively in a team
- Self-Motivator
- Ability to work under pressure
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A National Qualification Framework NQF achievement to level 3 or above e.g.City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent.
Desirable
- A qualification in Building services would be an advantage
- Legionella /water systems
- Asbestos awareness
Experience
Essential
- Experience in building services maintenance with a demonstrable track record of competence
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large acute hospital
- Risk Assessments completion
- Manual Handling
Knowledge
Desirable
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Knowledge and appreciation of Building Maintenance Issues
- Knowledge of NHS and working in clinical Areas
- Knowledge of Estates maintenance
Skills
Desirable
- Planning skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Able to plan own work load be flexible and prioritise tasks
- Ability to develop and work effectively in a team
- Self-Motivator
- Ability to work under pressure
Other
Desirable
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).
