Job summary
An opportunity has
arisen for an enthusiastic, dedicated Maintenance Assistant to join the 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 day shift pattern covering between 07:30
16:30hrs 5 days per week, the role will require the post holder 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.
Successful applicants will have a
building/engineering background and able to demonstrate that they possess
relevant skills & developed knowledge having worked in an industry related
role for several years whilst possessing several short industry related formal
qualifications. As part of highly diverse role, the candidate 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
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 successful applicants to
use their 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, successful
applicants 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 & repair of all engineering & building related building fabric,
equipment & installations at properties maintained by CHoICE.
This opportunity allows applicants to
join a driven & ambitions 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 (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement 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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full duties of the role.
The role serves three primary purposes within CFS Hard FM:
To provide assistance to trades persons
in their undertaking of maintenance, repairs and installation activities as
appropriate to allow them to work towards fully maintaining and repairing the engineering/building
services maintained by CFS.
To undertake non-complex engineering/building
defects and maintenance activities across the full range of engineering &
building systems/services maintained by CFS. The role will typically require
first level response to defects and maintenance with non-complex/minor
activities completed and more complex elements/scenarios escalated to the
appropriate trade staff via an engineering/building supervisor.
To participate in the rolling CFS
Maintenance Assistant shift pattern/system and support in the completion of
planned maintenance and reactive maintenance tasks.
The post holder will be required to participate in the
current CFS winter measures on call rota and undertake overtime when the
service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full duties of the role.
The role serves three primary purposes within CFS Hard FM:
To provide assistance to trades persons
in their undertaking of maintenance, repairs and installation activities as
appropriate to allow them to work towards fully maintaining and repairing the engineering/building
services maintained by CFS.
To undertake non-complex engineering/building
defects and maintenance activities across the full range of engineering &
building systems/services maintained by CFS. The role will typically require
first level response to defects and maintenance with non-complex/minor
activities completed and more complex elements/scenarios escalated to the
appropriate trade staff via an engineering/building supervisor.
To participate in the rolling CFS
Maintenance Assistant shift pattern/system and support in the completion of
planned maintenance and reactive maintenance tasks.
The post holder will be required to participate in the
current CFS winter measures on call rota and undertake overtime when the
service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.
Person Specification
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.
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
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
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
Person Specification
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.
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
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
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
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.
