Job summary
Work as part of the trade team and participate in cross-trade working as and whenrequired. Must be willing to carry out basic duties of mixed disciplines and attendtraining courses as necessary.? Work as an individual and act on own initiative, as well as working as part of a tradeteam? Must prioritise own work load on a day to day basis and ensuring tasks are carriedout in an affective order, considering both urgency and location.? To use all workshop machinery to its fullest potential? Must keep all Trust issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in good conditionand wear when necessary.? Must be willing to work as a mobile operative and travel to all sites across the estateas and when required. Must be willing to travel to different locations if/when theestate expands.? Must have the ability to work in hazardous areas and be able to remain calm whenworking in environments, such as mental healthcare premises, that can becomehostile.? Must be willing and available to participate in the out of hour's response arrangementas required.?
Main duties of the job
Must accept responsibility for own work and strive to compete all work to a highstandards and within current regulations.? Responsible for finishing own work including filling, making good and painting.? Undertake planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, new installations andimprovements across the Trust as directed by management. This must be carried outin a safe, efficient and timely manner.? Undertake general maintenance duties across all sites including roofing, bricklaying,guttering, general plumbing and carpentry tasks, lamp changing and PortableAppliance Testing (PAT).? Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance such as emergency light testing, waterflushing, water temperature testing, filter changes and other general maintenanceregimes.? Assist skilled trade staff with a range of duties as and when required. This includestesting of fire alarm systems and standby generators.? Carry out a wide range of multi-trade tasks across the Trust.? Complete any furniture removal/relocation tasks as and when required as per manualhandling training.? Understand the importance of, and carry out, planned preventative maintenance(PPM) duties with regards to Water Quality? Be able to produce quotations for minor works with realistic estimates for both labourtime and material costs.? Carry out locksmith duties as and when required. This includes fitting, maintaining,repairing and manipulating a wide range of lock types.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take a look at the full Job Description and Personal Specification for further details.
Any questions please contact
Joe Marvell
07966792647
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take a look at the full Job Description and Personal Specification for further details.
Any questions please contact
Joe Marvell
07966792647
Person Specification
Eduation
Essential
- Good general education Recognised building trade qualification or equivalent experience (diploma level or equivalent) NVQ related to building and construction and/or building services City & Guilds Portable Appliance Testing 2377 Level 1 or 2 qualification in a building services trade (Electrical, mechanical etc.)
Education
Essential
- City & Guilds Portable Appliance Testing 2377
Desirable
- Level 1 or 2 qualification in a building services trade (Electrical, mechanical etc.) Recognised locksmith qualification. Training (from recognised providers such as City & Guilds or the UK Locksmiths Association
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working within construction industry Working knowledge of HTM's Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation Good organisational skills and the ability to address and develop solutions to problems Effective communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation Ability to work on own initiative and as part of team Basic IT Skills Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of experience and knowledge in building materials/construction obtained through technical courses and previous job roles Good understanding or building trade techniques
Additional Qualities
Essential
- Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence and be willing to travel across the expanding estate Must be willing to participate in out of hours response arrangements Must be willing to work overtime in emergency situations
Physical Demand
Essential
- Must have the ability to work at height if/when needed and use the appropriate access equipment. Must have the ability to work in confined spaces if/when needed (loft spaces, crawl ways, basements, plant rooms etc.)
Person Specification
Eduation
Essential
- Good general education Recognised building trade qualification or equivalent experience (diploma level or equivalent) NVQ related to building and construction and/or building services City & Guilds Portable Appliance Testing 2377 Level 1 or 2 qualification in a building services trade (Electrical, mechanical etc.)
Education
Essential
- City & Guilds Portable Appliance Testing 2377
Desirable
- Level 1 or 2 qualification in a building services trade (Electrical, mechanical etc.) Recognised locksmith qualification. Training (from recognised providers such as City & Guilds or the UK Locksmiths Association
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working within construction industry Working knowledge of HTM's Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation Good organisational skills and the ability to address and develop solutions to problems Effective communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation Ability to work on own initiative and as part of team Basic IT Skills Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of experience and knowledge in building materials/construction obtained through technical courses and previous job roles Good understanding or building trade techniques
Additional Qualities
Essential
- Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence and be willing to travel across the expanding estate Must be willing to participate in out of hours response arrangements Must be willing to work overtime in emergency situations
Physical Demand
Essential
- Must have the ability to work at height if/when needed and use the appropriate access equipment. Must have the ability to work in confined spaces if/when needed (loft spaces, crawl ways, basements, plant rooms etc.)
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).
