Job summary
Responsible for fault finding and calibration on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment (low pressure hot and cold water systems, and associated equipment and natural gas systems.)
Performs work including Plumbing activities, which are complex, and / or non-routine.
Undertaking maintenance repairs, minor improvements and capital work across the Trust as directed by management ensuring compliance with trust safety standards and procedures.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a self motivated, I.T. literate craftsperson with excellent Mechanical Plumbing and Engineering knowledge to join the estates team. The post holder will be responsible for fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment. The day to day duties will include planned preventative maintenance, general repairs, Energy Centre checks and responding to high priority emergencies to ensure continuity of service in a vibrant busy hospital. North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions is a wholly owned company, entirely owned by the Trust.
For further information please contact :-
Richard Speight
Head of Estates (01642) 624038
About us
NTH Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, established in April 2018 to provide estates, facilities and support services.
Our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
At NTH Solutions we work as a team, we support each other, learn from one another and have our patients at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking to employ honest, dedicated individuals to join our team, we recruit for values and together, we are North Tees and Hartlepool.
Job description
Job responsibilities
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions LLP
Division of Operations and Human Resources
Job title: Mechanical Craftsman Plumber /on days / on call / shifts
Accountable to: Hospital Engineer
Location: Works Dept., North Tees and Hartlepool University Hospitals
Grade: Grade E
Job Summary
Responsible for fault finding and calibration on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment (low pressure hot and cold water systems and associated equipment and natural gas systems and building management services).
Performs work including activities, which are complex, and / or non-routine.
Undertaking maintenance repairs, minor improvements and capital work across the trust as directed by management ensuring compliance with trust safety standards and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operational responsibilities
- To work in accordance with the requirements of decontamination CFPP01 (HTM 2010/2030), HTM04 Water Supplies
- To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
- To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.
- Actively participate in the operation of the NHS labour control scheme (Planet) by working within the scheme including completion of all required documentation in paper and electronic PDA format
- Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management
- Undertake on-call / shift duties as part of the team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to.
The most challenging part of the job.
Carry out maintenance tasks without causing risk or inconvenience to patients, staff and visitors. Provide a safe and secure and pleasing environment for patients, staff and visitors in a busy acute hospital. Completing all tasks to an accepted high standard within budgetary and time constraints.
This job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the written statement of the main terms and condition of employment.
The contents may be amended from time to time subject to developing service needs although such amendments would occur following appropriate consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions LLP
Division of Operations and Human Resources
Job title: Mechanical Craftsman Plumber /on days / on call / shifts
Accountable to: Hospital Engineer
Location: Works Dept., North Tees and Hartlepool University Hospitals
Grade: Grade E
Job Summary
Responsible for fault finding and calibration on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment (low pressure hot and cold water systems and associated equipment and natural gas systems and building management services).
Performs work including activities, which are complex, and / or non-routine.
Undertaking maintenance repairs, minor improvements and capital work across the trust as directed by management ensuring compliance with trust safety standards and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operational responsibilities
- To work in accordance with the requirements of decontamination CFPP01 (HTM 2010/2030), HTM04 Water Supplies
- To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
- To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.
- Actively participate in the operation of the NHS labour control scheme (Planet) by working within the scheme including completion of all required documentation in paper and electronic PDA format
- Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management
- Undertake on-call / shift duties as part of the team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to.
The most challenging part of the job.
Carry out maintenance tasks without causing risk or inconvenience to patients, staff and visitors. Provide a safe and secure and pleasing environment for patients, staff and visitors in a busy acute hospital. Completing all tasks to an accepted high standard within budgetary and time constraints.
This job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the written statement of the main terms and condition of employment.
The contents may be amended from time to time subject to developing service needs although such amendments would occur following appropriate consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC, ONC and HNC mechanical engineering. NVQ 3 in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
- oAdequate knowledge of and within the proceeding three years training for, first aid treatment for electric shock.
- oSterilizer (Porous Load) maintenance and testing to quarterly EN285
- oBOAS Boiler Operator Accreditation Scheme
- oWasher / Disinfector quarterly EN15883
- oEndoscopy EN15883
Desirable
- Medical gas pipelines Water supply regs.
Experience
Essential
- Completion of a structured training program in mechanical engineering for a minimum period of 4 years.
- 2 years site experience.
- Knowledge of low pressure hot water systems, steam raising plant, pneumatic systems and hydraulics
Desirable
- Experience in working in an Acute Hospital environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC, ONC and HNC mechanical engineering. NVQ 3 in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
- oAdequate knowledge of and within the proceeding three years training for, first aid treatment for electric shock.
- oSterilizer (Porous Load) maintenance and testing to quarterly EN285
- oBOAS Boiler Operator Accreditation Scheme
- oWasher / Disinfector quarterly EN15883
- oEndoscopy EN15883
Desirable
- Medical gas pipelines Water supply regs.
Experience
Essential
- Completion of a structured training program in mechanical engineering for a minimum period of 4 years.
- 2 years site experience.
- Knowledge of low pressure hot water systems, steam raising plant, pneumatic systems and hydraulics
Desirable
- Experience in working in an Acute Hospital environment.
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).
