Maintenance Support Assistant
Job overview
The Estates Department at University Hospitals Plymouth are looking to recruit 2 x Band 2 General Maintenance Assistants to undertake a wide range of basic maintenance tasks across the Trust’s properties.
An enthusiastic attitude and willingness to help others is more important than previous demonstrable engineering or healthcare experience.
Successful applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work, be physically fit and turn their hand to assisting with various maintenance/housekeeping tasks across all engineering and building disciplines. The workload will be varied but there will be a requirement to undertake some repetitive tasks such as temperature testing and maintaining plant room cleanliness.
For more information please contact Operations Lead Bryan Kidger 01752 431296 for further details.
Main duties of the job
Primarily to support the Estates Engineering department with mechanical & electrical safety compliance work. Also, to assist in undertaking engineering and building maintenance, repairs and minor improvements across the Trust as directed by supervisor/line manager, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.
If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles.
Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Operational Engineering Service (as required).- Electrical duties – Carry out minor electrical duties as instructed by team leaders, e.g. rewire plugs, change light bulbs, check condition of wiring and carry out shade cleaning etc. assist Craftsmen when required.
- Mechanical duties - Undertake water safety & compliance duties including recording tap temperatures, undertake outlet flushing and disinfection, change tap washers, assist in unblocking of drains and toilets change filters on air handling units. Assist Craftsmen when required.
- Building / Carpentry duties – carry out minor carpentry duties e.g. replace ceiling tiles, painting, plastering, repairs to skirting boards, flooring and fitting digi- locks
- Boiler Work – clean inside if boilers for insurance inspections as instructed (confined space working)
- VIE Plant – carry out defrosting of VIE evaporators and check plant for leaks.
- Domestic Water System Maintenance (HSE L8 & HTM 04 Compliance) – Assist in
- Thermostatic Mixer Valve Maintenance and Disinfection
- Tank Cleaning
- Calorifier Cleaning
- Tap & Shower Outlet Cleaning and Disinfection
- Take and Record Water Outlet Temperatures, report findings to Maintenance Operations Manager if outside of parameters
- Ventilation System Maintenance (HTM 03 Compliance) – Assist in
- AHU Cleaning (Internal & External) & Disinfection
- Duct Cleaning
- Grille Cleaning
- Utility Meter Readings - after training & instruction, carry out meter readings for electric, water & gas on a monthly basis.
- Assist Craftsperson - provide assistance to craftsperson’s through full range of Electrical, Mechanical and Building duties where applicable.
- Plant Room & Workshop Duties – be responsible for keeping the plant rooms clean and tidy, free of rubbish and trip hazards.
- Undertake any duties which may arise and may reasonably be deemed to be within the scope of the post
- Undertake training which the management requires that would enhance and develop the post holder
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- Basic demonstrable Engineering/Building maintenance experience in an industrial/commercial environment or other related demonstrable experience with transferable skills.
- Proven knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems
- Demonstrable experience of working in a hospital environment
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GCSE qualification (Grades A-C/4-9) in English & Maths (or equivalent level of qualification) or equivalent demonstrable experience gained within a working environment.
- First aid training
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria- Good communication skills
- Good team player
- Able to work in confined spaces
- Willing to learn
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.
If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration.
We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Providing false information is an offence & could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal/police action if an applicant is successful.
Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations & screening tests.This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.
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Unsolicited CVs and Candidate Profiles/Details
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We do, however, work with a defined list of preferred HTE Framework suppliers who may be invited to support us in sourcing candidates for particular roles.
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