Job summary
An opportunity has
arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated maintenance
craftsperson (Mechanical) to join a team
of engineering craftsperson responsible for the maintenance and repair of
mechanical plant and equipment at buildings maintained by CHoICE Facilities
Services. The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Competent
Person (CP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multiple
engineer services and support CHoICE to meet its statutory, mandatory and best
practice commitments to its existing partners.
As part of the role, the post holder will
be required to be flexible and have a wide ranging knowledge of mechanical
systems to ensure maintenance, repair and installation activities can be
completed in the most efficient and effective manner whilst providing the best
possible services. As part of a highly diverse role, the successful candidate
will have the opportunity to operate and maintain large scale mechanical system
which includes: AHUs, LTHW systems, steam plant, pressure systems, medical gas
system, refrigeration plant and BMS control.
The role
will also require the participation in the current CFS rolling 365 day shift
pattern/system. The role will also require participation within the current
on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which
appropriate payments will be made.
Main duties of the job
All applicants must have a positive, friendly and
co-operative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet the service
needs of the Trust. The role will require the applicant to use their own initiative when undertaking a range of
problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory outcome whilst adapting
to the changing demands of the role. Furthermore, the post holder will be
required to provide technical advice,
guidance and where necessary supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and
Trust colleagues alike.
Successful applicants will need to have a knowledge of
electrical systems with a detailed knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems
typically found within an NHS Trust. Completion of a City & Guilds/NVQ
Level 3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent is essential as well as the
completion of a formally recognised, relevant and accredited apprenticeship.
Expected earnings is not intended to
provide a guarantee of earnings.
The base salary is £30,309
£36,896. However,
as the role will require the participation within an on call rota, shift rota
and require the completion of overtime (call outs / planned / Emergency)
additional monetary rewards will be generated as part of the role.
The expected earning has been established
from actual earnings earned within 2022/23 and are based upon similar roles
within the organisation. Expected earnings are an obtained average, it will be
typical to earn more/less than this amount.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake actual maintenance and installation work/activities where appropriate across
the whole range of engineering services managed/maintained by CFS. The role will
require the undertaking of surveys, inspections, fault finding, servicing and rectification of
engineering system faults whilst also providing technical advice, guidance and where
appropriate supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike.
The post holder will also be required to participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system,
current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which
appropriate payments will be made.
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake actual maintenance and installation work/activities where appropriate across
the whole range of engineering services managed/maintained by CFS. The role will
require the undertaking of surveys, inspections, fault finding, servicing and rectification of
engineering system faults whilst also providing technical advice, guidance and where
appropriate supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike.
The post holder will also be required to participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system,
current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which
appropriate payments will be made.
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
- Basic IT Skills
- BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in suitable engineering related discipline
- Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline
- Completion of specialist engineering related training via formulised training or suitable experience.
Desirable
- City & Guilds Quarterly testing of large porous load sterilisers
- City & Guilds Quarterly Testing of Washers Disinfectors
- Legionella Management Competent person certificate
- HVAC Competent Person Certificate
Physical Skills
Essential
- Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites
- Is able to have the ability to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day
- Is able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical
- Undertake regular moving and handling activities
- Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co-ordination and manipulation of fine tools
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to use his/her own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion
- To have the ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role including the reaction to emergency situations
- Able to prioritising his/her own workload and workloads of others ensuring that high quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved
- Regularly provide and receive routine information and on occasion complex or sensitive information with a range Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts
- Self-motivated with a desire to improve current practices
- Understand and sympathise with issues relating to clinical staff/patients where Estates works have an impact on the clinical
- Able to operate and use computer systems such as; electronic asbestos register, labour management system, pneumatic tube system, building management system, fire alarm systems
- Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and on-call shift requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of HTMs
- Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems
- Knowledge of building management systems (BMS)
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
- Detailed knowledge and experience of mechanical system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience
- Complex fault diagnosis required, interpreting technical issues and formulating technical solutions to improve performance and maintain the service
- Have suitable and sufficient experience as a competent person to a level able to accept a permit to work from an authorised person
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS Hospital Environment
- Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
- Basic IT Skills
- BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in suitable engineering related discipline
- Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline
- Completion of specialist engineering related training via formulised training or suitable experience.
Desirable
- City & Guilds Quarterly testing of large porous load sterilisers
- City & Guilds Quarterly Testing of Washers Disinfectors
- Legionella Management Competent person certificate
- HVAC Competent Person Certificate
Physical Skills
Essential
- Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites
- Is able to have the ability to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day
- Is able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical
- Undertake regular moving and handling activities
- Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co-ordination and manipulation of fine tools
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to use his/her own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion
- To have the ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role including the reaction to emergency situations
- Able to prioritising his/her own workload and workloads of others ensuring that high quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved
- Regularly provide and receive routine information and on occasion complex or sensitive information with a range Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts
- Self-motivated with a desire to improve current practices
- Understand and sympathise with issues relating to clinical staff/patients where Estates works have an impact on the clinical
- Able to operate and use computer systems such as; electronic asbestos register, labour management system, pneumatic tube system, building management system, fire alarm systems
- Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and on-call shift requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of HTMs
- Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems
- Knowledge of building management systems (BMS)
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
- Detailed knowledge and experience of mechanical system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience
- Complex fault diagnosis required, interpreting technical issues and formulating technical solutions to improve performance and maintain the service
- Have suitable and sufficient experience as a competent person to a level able to accept a permit to work from an authorised person
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS Hospital Environment
- Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS)
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.
