Maintenance Assistant | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Estates & Facilities are looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistants who has good understanding of Building, Electrical and Plumbing maintenance.
This is your opportunity to become part of a team that maintains key engineering services at the Leicester General Hospital/Glenfield Hospital. Your skills will assist in saving lives, improving lives and ushering in new life.
Ideally you should have a basic building engineering qualification and have experience of working in a maintenance environment with the need to be versatile and flexible.
With our clear vision to provide caring at its best, our strong values, ambitious quality improvement plans and multimillion pound transformation agenda, there’s never been a better time to join University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
To assist Maintenance Craftsperson (in all disciplines) in such duties as instructed by the Team Manager, working under the supervision of the Maintenance Craftsperson.
Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not justify the attention of a fully qualified craftsman, related to his training and/or experience.
To assist other trades as required by the Maintenance Supervisor.
To use all relevant tools and equipment.
To maintain the workshops, stores, switch-rooms, boiler-house and plant-rooms and the surrounding areas clean and tidy as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Compliance with all statutory regulations including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
To be able to work overtime at short notice if available to do so, depending on the needs of the Trust
To ensure that all policies and procedures laid down by the Trust are strictly complied with.Assist higher skill grades on new work and reactive calls
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop safety practices
Undertake statutory planned, reactive maintenance tasks and Inspections.
To undertake training as necessary to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future services and changes in legislation.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Key Results Areas
Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance
Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures.
Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators.
Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager.
To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff.
Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available.
Administration
Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets).
To participate in regular team briefings.
Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role.
Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning
Key Working Relationships
The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with;Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff,
Estates Supervisors,
Estates Managers,
All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines,
External Agencies,
Emergency services.
This advert closes on Sunday 13 Oct 2024