Job summary
Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd is seeking a highly motivated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson to join their team at North Tyneside General Hospital and the Cobalt Building. This full-time position (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) involves maintaining critical building systems and equipment, with participation in an emergency on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
Operate and maintain building engineering systems (PPM's), life-critical services, and equipment.
Perform minor electrical installation works as needed.
Carry out inspection and testing of electrical installations 5 yearly testing.
Handle day-to-day reactive works and attend emergency callouts.
The successful candidate should be able to prioritize tasks and work unsupervised.
About us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing multi-skilled Mechanical & Electrical services across all wards and departments.
Organizing and prioritizing workload independently and unsupervised.
Demonstrating commitment, versatility, and flexibility while undertaking all tasks.
Modelling compassionate and inclusive leadership skills and be able to mentor apprentices when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing multi-skilled Mechanical & Electrical services across all wards and departments.
Organizing and prioritizing workload independently and unsupervised.
Demonstrating commitment, versatility, and flexibility while undertaking all tasks.
Modelling compassionate and inclusive leadership skills and be able to mentor apprentices when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum BTEC ONC/City & Guilds in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, or have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Recognised EITB Apprenticeship Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous post apprenticeship experience
- Experience of working on a wide range of highly complex mechanical and electrical plant undertaking planned maintence and repairs
Desirable
- Relevant experience and professional specialist knowledge of working on highly complex multi faceted equipment within a healthcare environment
Other requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum BTEC ONC/City & Guilds in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, or have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Recognised EITB Apprenticeship Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous post apprenticeship experience
- Experience of working on a wide range of highly complex mechanical and electrical plant undertaking planned maintence and repairs
Desirable
- Relevant experience and professional specialist knowledge of working on highly complex multi faceted equipment within a healthcare environment
Other requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
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).
