About this role
Job summary
To perform work of a routine non-complex nature, to maintain and repair electrical, mechanical equipment, tools or other on-site facilities. Ensures the fabric of the building provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. Taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a full range of duties as requested by line manager. To follow planned maintenance schedules under the instruction of the line manager. To carry out routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs to electrical, mechanical equipment, tools or other site facilities. To liaise with Wards & Departments to ensure that maintenance and fault reports are dealt with appropriately and efficiently in accordance with policies and procedures. To liaise with line manager regarding plant or equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary. To participate in surveys or audits. To participate in the roadway and pathway "gritting rota" during winter months. To carry out duties independently without routine supervision, ensuring all work is prioritised and completed in a timely manner. To fully participate as a member of the maintenance team and demonstrate effective communication with colleagues. To follow all department quality procedures and complete all records as necessary (Including completion of all job dockets, maintenance report sheets and timesheets etc). To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service providing support to different locations as required by the Estates & Planning Department. To attend NHS and manufacturers training establishments as necessary.
About us
We are a friendly, motivated and flexible team and we would expect our new colleague to have similar qualities.
The Hospital is situated in a mainly rural area in one of the most open, picturesque, safe and unspoilt parts of the country, offering a range of inexpensive properties, good schools, easy access to the coast and an abundance of outdoor, sporting and recreational activities. The post will appeal to candidates who seek a high quality of life combined with a practical role within a secure and well-run hospital distinguished by its supportive and friendly culture.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Experience working with medical equipment, plumbing and drainage systems or basic plant
Desirable
Experience working with medical equipment, plumbing and drainage systems or basic plant
Essential Essential
Minimum of four GCSE's at grade C or above (including Mathematics and English) or equivalent experience
Desirable
Basic First Aid Training Full UK Driving Licence Cat B Attended Manual Handling Training
Essential Essential
Experience working in a maintenance environment
Desirable
Experience of working within a healthcare 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.
Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)