Mechanical Fitter (plus 30% R&R) (Subject to Job Matching) - Milton Keynes
Job overview
Mechanical Fitter (plus 30% R&R) (Subject to Job Matching)
Department: EstatesBand: 4 £26,530 - £29,114 per annum plus 30% R&R
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Milton Keynes University Hospital are excited to announce that we have recently had a business case approved to expand our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) cardiology and respiratory services. We are currently recruiting a number of roles, from Chief Physiologist to Driver, within the Medicine division and Estates department.
We are currently hiring a Mechanical Fitter to undertake maintenance repairs and minor improvement across the Trust as directed by Management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. You will be working on water systems, ventilation systems, steam systems, air tube systems, heating and cooling plant, and other mechanical equipment at the Trust.
Sometimes you will need to identify maintenance issues on your own, so you’ll need to have confidence working without supervision on occasions. Additionally, you will be working closely with the Estates Services Manager, Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Supervisor and Estates Officers.
Interview date: w/c 3rd March 2025
Main duties of the job
To perform maintenance, repair and installation work, including activities which are technically intricate and/or non-routine.
Responsible for calibration and fault-finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment (low pressure hot water systems, steam raising plant, Air Handling Units, steam sterilisers and associated equipment).
Undertaking maintenance repairs and minor improvement across the Trust as directed by Management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
Working for our organisation
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“Estates and Ancillary staff group express being very satisfied with the extent to which MKUH values their work.” (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
To work on water systems, ventilation systems, steam systems, air tube systems, heating and cooling plant, and other mechanical equipment at the Trust.
To be prepared to work in hazardous areas, taking all safety measures to prevent danger, and avoid injury, and prevent damage to equipment, following Policies and Procedures.
To work in accordance with the requirements of Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) on Sterilisation (HTM 2010), and Washer Disinfectors (HTM 2030) after appropriate training.
To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.
Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.
Undertake on-call duties as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to, including at short notice, to ensure this essential service is maintained.
To always carry Trust communication devices, including a two-way radio (to facilitate immediate response to emergencies) and an electronic tablet (in order to receive and update reactive & PPM job tasks).
To undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Estates Services Manager, Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Supervisor or Estates Officers.
To estimate the material requirements of a job and advise accordingly.
To record the progress of all tasks by keeping electronic records up to date.
To carry out minor works on equipment associated with other Trade disciplines.
To undertake other duties consistent with the role/grade of the post as requested by Management.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria- City & Guilds 214 - Part 2 OR Plumbing Advanced Craft Certificates (Course 596-2) (i) Sanitary plumbing (ii)Installation & Maintenance of Domestic Heating Systems & Appliances)
- BTEC, ONC in Mechanical Engineering
- Adequate knowledge of, and within the preceding three years, training for first aid treatment for electrical shock
Experience
Essential criteria- Completion of a structured training programme in Mechanical Engineering with relevant site experience.
- Knowledge of Low Pressure Hot Water Systems and Steam Raising Plant.
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital Environment.
- Experience of working with Steam Stelisers and Disinfectors
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to identify, analyse, and correct faults without recourse to others.
- Ability to work at times without supervision.
- Adaptable to change
- Able to adapt/carry out minor works relevant to other Trades when required.
Personal and people development
Essential criteria- Able to work in a demand-driven environment, and to tight deadlines
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
Communication
Essential criteria- Good interpersonal skills/able to communicate with Trust staff and service users at all levels.
- Able to clearly discuss technical issues with Managers and other team members, and to prepare basic written reports when required.