Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the team in Estates at Cheltenham General Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic building crafts person, to provide a comprehensive, basic, building maintenance service backed by a thorough understanding of specialist coatings and materials including those used specifically in a healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
Perform a wide range of building works to include clinical and non-clinical areas.
To have received COSHH training for the safe handling, storage and use of paints, thinners and specialist cleaning materials.
To have a good understanding of building construction and fabrics.
The ability to read and understand Building drawings.
To have the ability to assess internal and external building defects, then recommend and apply suitable repair material.
To have flexibility in working with allied materials using basic building skills. i.e.: floor covering repairs, wall protection, ceiling tiles and replacing hardware and fittings in order to comply with statutory Fire & DDA regulations.
To have good communication skills and be able to report in an accurate and concise manner.
To be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team as circumstances dictate.
To have a customer focused approach to work and be able to carry out work with the minimum of disruption to the department, patients and staff.
To hold a full, clean driving licence.
Organise resources including labour, materials and transportation.
Have the ability to prioritise and plan own workload utilizing the MiCad management system mobile data, for which appropriate training will be given.
Obligation to undertake training where necessary to learn new techniques
Be able to instruct others on aspects of own work relating to original trade, including other trades staff, maintenance assistants and contractors.
About us
GMS is a forward looking and enterprising organisation with a clear vision for the future of delivering high performing services with a focus on continuous improvement, and a workforce of circa 700 employees who are dedicated to achieving its vision, On 1st April 2018, Gloucestershire Managed Services was launched as the wholly owned subsidiary for Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust, delivering a managed estates and facilities service covering:
- Domestic services/cleaning
- Estates maintenance and capital development
- Catering, both retail and for patient meals
- Switchboard/contact centre
- Sustainability/Compliance professional services
- Medical equipment sterilisation (CSSD)
- Portering
- Waste management
- Grounds & Gardens
- Medical engineering (supply and maintenance of medical devices)
- Security services
- Linen and Laundry
- Energy procurement and generation
- Transport and logistics
- Stores and consumable supplies
- Procurement
- Estates professional services
The GMS ambition is to become the regional provider of choice for delivering a managed health care facility supporting its health and social care customers to deliver excellent patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform a wide range of building works to include clinical and non-clinical areas.
To have received COSHH training for the safe handling, storage and use of paints, thinners and specialist cleaning materials.
To have a good understanding of building construction and fabrics.
The ability to read and understand Building drawings.
To have the ability to assess internal and external building defects, then recommend and apply suitable repair material.
To have flexibility in working with allied materials using basic building skills. i.e.: floor covering repairs, wall protection, ceiling tiles and replacing hardware and fittings in order to comply with statutory Fire & DDA regulations.
To have good communication skills and be able to report in an accurate and concise manner.
To be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team as circumstances dictate.
To have a customer focused approach to work and be able to carry out work with the minimum of disruption to the department, patients and staff.
To hold a full, clean driving licence.
Organise resources including labour, materials and transportation.
Have the ability to prioritise and plan own workload utilizing the MiCad management system mobile data, for which appropriate training will be given.
Obligation to undertake training where necessary to learn new techniques
Be able to instruct others on aspects of own work relating to original trade, including other trades staff, maintenance assistants and contractors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform a wide range of building works to include clinical and non-clinical areas.
To have received COSHH training for the safe handling, storage and use of paints, thinners and specialist cleaning materials.
To have a good understanding of building construction and fabrics.
The ability to read and understand Building drawings.
To have the ability to assess internal and external building defects, then recommend and apply suitable repair material.
To have flexibility in working with allied materials using basic building skills. i.e.: floor covering repairs, wall protection, ceiling tiles and replacing hardware and fittings in order to comply with statutory Fire & DDA regulations.
To have good communication skills and be able to report in an accurate and concise manner.
To be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team as circumstances dictate.
To have a customer focused approach to work and be able to carry out work with the minimum of disruption to the department, patients and staff.
To hold a full, clean driving licence.
Organise resources including labour, materials and transportation.
Have the ability to prioritise and plan own workload utilizing the MiCad management system mobile data, for which appropriate training will be given.
Obligation to undertake training where necessary to learn new techniques
Be able to instruct others on aspects of own work relating to original trade, including other trades staff, maintenance assistants and contractors.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised apprenticeship/ City & Guilds/ NVQ in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Extensive years relevant experience in a building/ maintenance environment
- Working with a customer focused approach
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Have a good understanding of building constructions and fabrics
- Ability to read and understand building drawings
- Ability to assess internal and external building defects, then recommend/apply a suitable repair material
- Ability to use allied building materials using basic building skills
- Excellent communication Skills
- To hold a full, clean driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised apprenticeship/ City & Guilds/ NVQ in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Extensive years relevant experience in a building/ maintenance environment
- Working with a customer focused approach
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Have a good understanding of building constructions and fabrics
- Ability to read and understand building drawings
- Ability to assess internal and external building defects, then recommend/apply a suitable repair material
- Ability to use allied building materials using basic building skills
- Excellent communication Skills
- To hold a full, clean driving licence
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.
