Job summary
The Fitter/Plumber post will be based at Wrightington Hospital, Working 5 days per week Monday to Friday 7.5 hours each day, plus on call 1 in 4 and overtime requirements.
The post holder will be a person with thorough training and experience in Mechanical services, plant, and equipment, who is able to work on their own initiative and without supervision.
The post holder will demonstrate leadership skills and will be multi-skilled across a range of technical engineering and building skill areas within the maintenance function.
You will need to be committed to flexibility and the continuing development of technical knowledge and new skills.
Main duties of the job
To assist and support multi skilled crafts persons on new and routine maintenance repair tasks.
To supervise maintenance assistants and to give guidance and training where required.
To carry out routine PPM duties on a range of complex and specialised building and engineering plant and equipment including those matters indicated below under information resources.
To use fine tools and specialist equipment and to demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices and to ensure the security of all plant equipment and buildings belonging to the trust and other authorities managed under a Service Level agreement.
To assist higher skilled grades as necessary and to liaise with work in conjunction with sub-contractors when required.
The post holder will be required to drive the works vehicle to complete the duties of the post.
The post holder will be expected to effectively carryout appropriate duties as part of the Trust's Fire Response, Lift Release, Major Incident and Emergency On-Call Teams.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Our Values
People at the Heart
Listen and Involve
Kind and Respectful
One Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will carry out statutory testing and Planned Preventative Maintenance and repairs on complex Mechanical services and equipment and complete relevant statutory records. This will require a complete understanding of complex engineering systems, plant, and equipment in NHS building, such as but not limited to: -
HVAC Systems
Chilled Water Systems
Building Management Systems
Fire Alarm Systems
Ultra-Portable Systems (POD)
Standby Generation Units and Controls
Plate Heat Exchangers
Industrial Catering Equipment
Multifaceted Equipment
Lift Equipment
Steam Raising Plant (Boilers)
Sluices (drainage)
Control Panels (live working)
Metal fabrication
Welding
Swimming pool maintenance
Roofing repairs
Underground/above ground drainage systems
Compressed air systems
The post holder must be willing to undertake training and/or be familiar with the following regulations and codes of practice such as: -
Asbestos Regulations and Asbestos Non-Licensable Work
Legionella Awareness
Working at Height Training Including PASMA & IPAF & Scaffolding
Medical gases (CP) Training
Safe Release from Lift Training
First Aid Course
Steam Boiler Operative (BOAS) Course
Swimming pool maintenance
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will carry out statutory testing and Planned Preventative Maintenance and repairs on complex Mechanical services and equipment and complete relevant statutory records. This will require a complete understanding of complex engineering systems, plant, and equipment in NHS building, such as but not limited to: -
HVAC Systems
Chilled Water Systems
Building Management Systems
Fire Alarm Systems
Ultra-Portable Systems (POD)
Standby Generation Units and Controls
Plate Heat Exchangers
Industrial Catering Equipment
Multifaceted Equipment
Lift Equipment
Steam Raising Plant (Boilers)
Sluices (drainage)
Control Panels (live working)
Metal fabrication
Welding
Swimming pool maintenance
Roofing repairs
Underground/above ground drainage systems
Compressed air systems
The post holder must be willing to undertake training and/or be familiar with the following regulations and codes of practice such as: -
Asbestos Regulations and Asbestos Non-Licensable Work
Legionella Awareness
Working at Height Training Including PASMA & IPAF & Scaffolding
Medical gases (CP) Training
Safe Release from Lift Training
First Aid Course
Steam Boiler Operative (BOAS) Course
Swimming pool maintenance
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completed a recognised mechanical apprenticeship
Desirable
- working across several trades
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualified in other trades
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualification experience within an engineering or building maintenance environment.
Desirable
- Previous Estates & Facilities (maintenance and repair based) employment within an NHS acute hospital environment.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with other trades and unsupervised
Desirable
- Any wider knowledge / interests related to construction, maintenance, and repair
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e., with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completed a recognised mechanical apprenticeship
Desirable
- working across several trades
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualified in other trades
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualification experience within an engineering or building maintenance environment.
Desirable
- Previous Estates & Facilities (maintenance and repair based) employment within an NHS acute hospital environment.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with other trades and unsupervised
Desirable
- Any wider knowledge / interests related to construction, maintenance, and repair
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e., with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
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).
