Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our established and dedicated Estates Team. In this role you will contribute to ensuring that DHCFT delivers a high-quality service which meets the needs of all our patients and families in line with the DHCFT strategy. The Estates Department is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Mechanical Craftsperson to assist with mechanical PPM, minor works, and day to day reactive maintenance. The mechanical programme is critical to achieving a suitable patient environment for all Wards and Departments to deliver the highest level of care.
Main duties of the job
o Responsible for the operational delivery of a mandatory and statutory compliant Estates service in the areas listed below. This list is not exhaustive.
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Reactive Maintenance
Multiskilled basic electrical/plumbing tasks- TMV Servicing, WC repairs, Lighting Repairs, Etc
Grounds and Gardens Tasks
Painting & Decorating Tasks
Drainage/blockages
Health and Safety Regulations including:
Infection Control measures
Operation of technical machinery
COSHH
Manual Handling
Work with tools and equipment, on a wide range of materials.
Available for out of hours on-call duties
o Work closely with the Estates Officers in formulating an integrated annual plan that meets the business objectives and is consistent with the Trust's objectives.
o Responsible for carrying out works to drawings/specifications and are delivered in line with detailed timescales, project plans and are in accordance with purchase orders.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold a mechanical/plumbing certificate to a minimum of C&G Level 3 or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Recognised Legionella awareness qualification
Skills
Essential
- Have the ability to carry out problem solving/fault finding on all aspects of mechanical/plumbing
- Will require good communication skills to ensure that technical detail is effectively communicated to non-technical audiences
- Have the ability to work autonomously, be well-organised, with high attention to detail and able to prioritise their own workload
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Hold experience of managing workloads, prioritizing them as required
Desirable
- Have experience of using handheld CAFM technology
- Previous experience within healthcare environment
Driving License
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold a mechanical/plumbing certificate to a minimum of C&G Level 3 or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Recognised Legionella awareness qualification
Skills
Essential
- Have the ability to carry out problem solving/fault finding on all aspects of mechanical/plumbing
- Will require good communication skills to ensure that technical detail is effectively communicated to non-technical audiences
- Have the ability to work autonomously, be well-organised, with high attention to detail and able to prioritise their own workload
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Hold experience of managing workloads, prioritizing them as required
Desirable
- Have experience of using handheld CAFM technology
- Previous experience within healthcare environment
Driving License
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).
