Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Conquest Estates Department at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust as a Maintenance Craftsperson, working as part of the Estates Operational Team to support the day-to-day operational maintenance of the ESHT estate.
Are you an experienced and motivated Mechanical Engineer or Plumber looking for your next challenge? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We are seeking an individual who can deliver an organised, highly efficient service, demonstrates innovative thinking, and is confident in making decisions independently. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development and delivery of service improvements, helping to ensure the department is well positioned for the future.
You will have relevant knowledge and practical experience in a mechanical engineering or plumbing role and will have successfully completed a recognised mechanical or plumbing apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3) or an equivalent qualification.
Main duties of the job
To undertake diagnostic, repair, testing and preventive maintenance tasks which require specific training on the complex building services, plant and equipment of a modern health estate as directed.
Undertake responsibilities of Competent Person as defined within Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) as appropriate and designated.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of recognised Trade / CITB / EITB or EnTra apprenticeship
- Relevant City and Guilds / BTEC ONC
- At least 3 years other approved qualification and training to at least NVQ level 3 in an engineering or plumbing discipline
- Within 1 year of recruitment to attain via relevant training and appointment; Competent Person status, as required and relevant to the post for: oHTM 01 Decontamination oHTM 02 Medical Gases oHTM 03 Heating and Ventilation oHTM 04 Water Systems oHTM 05 Fire oHTM 06 Electrical Systems oHTM 07 environment and Sustainability oHTM 08 Specialist Services oPressure Systems
- Confined Space training
- Pool Plant Operators training
Desirable
- Current Edition of IEE Regulations (BS 7671)
- C&G 2391 Inspection and testing Certificate
- Manual Handling
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL) level Module 7
- Gas Safe Qualifications / Registration
- Approved welder
- PASMA
- IPAF
Experience
Essential
- Operation, maintenance and repair of complex NHS or equivalent building stock, its fabric, services, plant and equipment
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Sound diagnostic and analytical skills with good problem solving abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with minimum supervision in a demand driven service
- Self motivated
- Adaptable to change
- Ability to work at height from appropriate equipment
- Computer literate
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to give and receive training appropriate to responsibilities and service needs
- Ability to understand and apply Operation and Maintenance (O & M) documents and techniques in the process of repairing and maintaining plant, services and equipment
- Good understanding of Health and Safety at work, including Risk assessment and control measures including PPE requirements and specific Hazards relevant to the work activities
- Customer care
Desirable
- Working knowledge and experience of other trades' skills
- Working knowledge and experience of: oAir conditioning and refrigeration oMPHW & steam boilers and systems oElectronics oBuilding Management Systems (BMS) oControl Systems oEmergency electrical generating and standby plant including UPS oHigh voltage systems oSterilizers oPiped Medical Gas Systems oPneumatics Fire alarm Systems
Other
Essential
- Capable of working in confined and restricted spaces using appropriate PPE
- Participate in On-call duties
- Full UK driving license
- Reliable work record
- DBS clearance
- Use Trust vehicles to travel to Trust sites to carry out duties defined within the job description
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
Desirable
- Prepared to undertake overtime work as appropriate and be flexible around the service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of recognised Trade / CITB / EITB or EnTra apprenticeship
- Relevant City and Guilds / BTEC ONC
- At least 3 years other approved qualification and training to at least NVQ level 3 in an engineering or plumbing discipline
- Within 1 year of recruitment to attain via relevant training and appointment; Competent Person status, as required and relevant to the post for: oHTM 01 Decontamination oHTM 02 Medical Gases oHTM 03 Heating and Ventilation oHTM 04 Water Systems oHTM 05 Fire oHTM 06 Electrical Systems oHTM 07 environment and Sustainability oHTM 08 Specialist Services oPressure Systems
- Confined Space training
- Pool Plant Operators training
Desirable
- Current Edition of IEE Regulations (BS 7671)
- C&G 2391 Inspection and testing Certificate
- Manual Handling
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL) level Module 7
- Gas Safe Qualifications / Registration
- Approved welder
- PASMA
- IPAF
Experience
Essential
- Operation, maintenance and repair of complex NHS or equivalent building stock, its fabric, services, plant and equipment
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Sound diagnostic and analytical skills with good problem solving abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with minimum supervision in a demand driven service
- Self motivated
- Adaptable to change
- Ability to work at height from appropriate equipment
- Computer literate
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to give and receive training appropriate to responsibilities and service needs
- Ability to understand and apply Operation and Maintenance (O & M) documents and techniques in the process of repairing and maintaining plant, services and equipment
- Good understanding of Health and Safety at work, including Risk assessment and control measures including PPE requirements and specific Hazards relevant to the work activities
- Customer care
Desirable
- Working knowledge and experience of other trades' skills
- Working knowledge and experience of: oAir conditioning and refrigeration oMPHW & steam boilers and systems oElectronics oBuilding Management Systems (BMS) oControl Systems oEmergency electrical generating and standby plant including UPS oHigh voltage systems oSterilizers oPiped Medical Gas Systems oPneumatics Fire alarm Systems
Other
Essential
- Capable of working in confined and restricted spaces using appropriate PPE
- Participate in On-call duties
- Full UK driving license
- Reliable work record
- DBS clearance
- Use Trust vehicles to travel to Trust sites to carry out duties defined within the job description
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
Desirable
- Prepared to undertake overtime work as appropriate and be flexible around the service needs
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).
