Job summary
An opportunity has
arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious, and dedicated maintenance assistant to join the shift Maintenance Assistant team who
support the maintenance and repair of engineering/building systems, equipment
and components at NHS/Health buildings maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services
365 days per annum. Operating under a rolling shift pattern covering between
0730 2200hrs 7 days per week, the role will require you to support
various trade staff as part of their day-day activities and undertake
non-complex repairs and planned maintenance tasks to help CHoICE achieve and
deliver its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing
partners.
You will have a
building/engineering background and be able to demonstrate that you possess
relevant skills and developed knowledge having worked in an industry related
role for several years whilst possessing several short industry related formal
qualifications. As part of a highly diverse role, you will
have the opportunity support the maintenance of several large-scale systems
typically found within a large Acute NHS Trust. Typical systems will include: general power systems, lighting including emergency lighting systems, nurse
call systems, hot and cold water systems, drainage systems, ventilation
systems, steam system, heating systems and medical gas systems.
The role may
require the participation in the winter measures on-call rota of which
appropriate payments will be made.
Main duties of the job
You 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 you to
use your own initiative
when undertaking a range of non-complex problem-solving scenarios to allow for
a satisfactory outcome whilst adapting to the changing demands of the role.
As well
as completing a range of non-complex planned maintenance activities, you will also be required to assist all Engineering & Building Trade
staff in their day-to-day activities to allow them to undertake the: installation, commissioning, maintenance,
service and repair of all engineering & building related building fabric,
equipment and installations at properties maintained by CHoICE Facilities
Services.
This opportunity allows successful applicants to
join a driven and ambitious organisation which has a history of developing
staff and providing opportunities grow within the team. As well as a
competitive salary, successful applicants will be supported with excellent
terms in conditions including generous sickness and annual leave entitlements,
opportunities to join salary sacrifice schemes and an opportunity to join a
salary sacrifice pension scheme with generous employee contributions.
A full UK driving licence is
essential for this post, you will be required to drive/operate Choice vehicles
and machinery i.e. Vans, Tractors, forklift, MEWPs etc. (full training will be
provided for specialist equipment).
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. CHoICE provide 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 Care 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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is required
to assist all Engineering & Building Trade staff in their day to day activities
to allow them to undertake the: installation, commissioning, maintenance,
service and repair of all engineering & building related building fabric,
equipment and installations at properties maintained by CHoICE Facilities
Services. Furthermore
the role will require the completion of minor defects and maintenance associated
tasks linked to building and engineering works as instructed and participation
in the rolling Maintenance Assistant shift pattern.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
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 visit Gov.UK for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is required
to assist all Engineering & Building Trade staff in their day to day activities
to allow them to undertake the: installation, commissioning, maintenance,
service and repair of all engineering & building related building fabric,
equipment and installations at properties maintained by CHoICE Facilities
Services. Furthermore
the role will require the completion of minor defects and maintenance associated
tasks linked to building and engineering works as instructed and participation
in the rolling Maintenance Assistant shift pattern.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
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 visit Gov.UK for further information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of maintaining or installing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Building systems/equipment typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
Desirable
- Experience of hospital working
- Experience of working with public
- Experience of working at heights
- Experience of working in confined spaces
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To have an awareness of relevant Engineering/Building requirements and current regulations.
- Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Building systems/equipment typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust.
- Basic IT Skills
- Ability to cascade information to internal and external customers
- Ability to manage and work to deadlines
- Possess an engineering /building based aptitude, be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and be able to demonstrate suitable experience to fulfil requirements of the post
- Use and manipulation of power and hand tools
- Able to assess a range of options available and select the most appropriate before proceeding or deferring the works in which to be completed at a later date.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Must have a valid UK driving license, willing to use Choice vehicles and able to travel to Choice managed 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to level 1 or equivalent
- Certificates to support experience gained whilst working in the industry
- Formal completion of a role relatable level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Engineering
- Approved forklift operators license
- Recognised approved water Jetting Association Accredited training
- Legionella Awareness Qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of maintaining or installing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Building systems/equipment typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
Desirable
- Experience of hospital working
- Experience of working with public
- Experience of working at heights
- Experience of working in confined spaces
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To have an awareness of relevant Engineering/Building requirements and current regulations.
- Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Building systems/equipment typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust.
- Basic IT Skills
- Ability to cascade information to internal and external customers
- Ability to manage and work to deadlines
- Possess an engineering /building based aptitude, be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and be able to demonstrate suitable experience to fulfil requirements of the post
- Use and manipulation of power and hand tools
- Able to assess a range of options available and select the most appropriate before proceeding or deferring the works in which to be completed at a later date.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Must have a valid UK driving license, willing to use Choice vehicles and able to travel to Choice managed 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to level 1 or equivalent
- Certificates to support experience gained whilst working in the industry
- Formal completion of a role relatable level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Engineering
- Approved forklift operators license
- Recognised approved water Jetting Association Accredited training
- Legionella Awareness Qualification
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.
