Job summary
We are recruiting for an Estates Maintenance Worker Specialist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
An exciting opportunity has risen in the Estates Team at East and North Herts NHS Trust as a full-time position.
The job role is busy and varied, working as part of the Mechanical team, as well as the rest of the maintenance team and managing your own workload. You will be required to liaise with people within your department and around the Trusts Sites.
The role will require attending maintenance requests, on call urgent call outs and weekly Planned Maintenance work orders.
You should have a current driving licence and be prepared to use his/her vehicle for commuting between various hospital sites. A mileage allowance will be paid for this facility.
Our Values are Include, Respect, and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
You will be a technician with a mechanical or plumbing background and will carry out, with minimum supervision, maintenance and installation work on all facilities, plant and equipment throughout East and Norther Herts NHS Trust Estate, to deputise for the Team Leader in his absence.
You will also provide technical engineering advice and support for the maintenance of equipment, fabric, and utility services for the trust.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Approved Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, or City Guilds Technicians Certificate, BTEC ONC or equivalent in relevant topics.
- Clean UK Driving Licence
- Working safely with steam training
- He/she shall undertake any technical training deemed necessary so as to achieve multi-skilled status.
Desirable
- Relevant training courses, particularly NHS/HTM
- GAS SAFETY Registered.
- Approved Plumber
- BTEC in Medical Gases for Competent Persons.
- BTEC in Sterilizer & Washer Disinfector Maintenance & Testing to current HTM standards.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Proven relevant experience working on breakdowns and PPM on mechanical/plumbing plant & equipment, steam raising & electrical plant found in a hospital environment.
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience.
- GAS SAFE related work.
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate - verbal and written.
- Keep accurate and legible records
- Presentable appearance to customers.
- To be computer literate
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Covers supervisor's duties in his/her absence.
Desirable
- Flexible and keen to progress and be trained in other skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to diagnose and repair faults on mechanical, plumbing found in the hospital environment
- Understands the complete working of mechanical and electrical systems in the NHS buildings
- Is mechanically biased
- He/she shall undertake any technical training deemed necessary so as to achieve multi-skilled status
Desirable
- Recognised M&E hands on experience with DHWS, Heating services.
- Working knowledge of maintenance of medical gases
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Approved Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, or City Guilds Technicians Certificate, BTEC ONC or equivalent in relevant topics.
- Clean UK Driving Licence
- Working safely with steam training
- He/she shall undertake any technical training deemed necessary so as to achieve multi-skilled status.
Desirable
- Relevant training courses, particularly NHS/HTM
- GAS SAFETY Registered.
- Approved Plumber
- BTEC in Medical Gases for Competent Persons.
- BTEC in Sterilizer & Washer Disinfector Maintenance & Testing to current HTM standards.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Proven relevant experience working on breakdowns and PPM on mechanical/plumbing plant & equipment, steam raising & electrical plant found in a hospital environment.
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience.
- GAS SAFE related work.
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate - verbal and written.
- Keep accurate and legible records
- Presentable appearance to customers.
- To be computer literate
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Covers supervisor's duties in his/her absence.
Desirable
- Flexible and keen to progress and be trained in other skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to diagnose and repair faults on mechanical, plumbing found in the hospital environment
- Understands the complete working of mechanical and electrical systems in the NHS buildings
- Is mechanically biased
- He/she shall undertake any technical training deemed necessary so as to achieve multi-skilled status
Desirable
- Recognised M&E hands on experience with DHWS, Heating services.
- Working knowledge of maintenance of medical gases
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).
