About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson to join our Estates team on a permanent basis. This position is well-suited to a confident, hardworking person who is looking to gain experience in a hospital setting.
The ideal candidate will be skilled in maintenance, fault finding, test and repair work on a wide range of engineering/ plumbing services and equipment. This role is subject to Standard DBS disclosure.
Job Role:
Undertake essential reactive, and emergency repair work, alterations and general maintenance to the building infrastructure using specialist knowledge of engineering and or plumbing equipment and infrastructure Liaise with the Planning and Scheduling Manager and/or Estates Officer with regards to Engineering / Plumbing repairs and maintenance, and to request the supply of appropriate materials Construct, assemble, erect, and install minor works for the upgrade and alteration, and alterations to assist the maintenance and development of services. Ensuring the provision of a safe, secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors
Main duties of the job
Job Role:
Arrange transport of equipment, materials, and tools from the workshop, or stores to a point of work identified by their supervisor. Daily duties will involve the frequent movement of heavy items of materials and equipment (in excess of 15Kg) with, or without lifting aids in accordance with the guidance provided within the Trust's 'Lifting and Handling Training Manual'. Duties will involve working within areas such as operating theatres, mortuaries, laboratories, or patient diagnostic areas where local policies must be adhered to. In addition, duties will be undertaken within clinical environments which may involve witnessing patients in various stages of their illness / recovery. Works undertaken in such areas must be sensitive to the patient's condition, whilst working in a safe and secure working environment
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
'Time served' apprentice, NVQ III or City & Guild Level 3 in Plumbing or engineering In depth knowledge of all relevant legislation and technical guidance Ability to work unassisted in varying technical environments whilst complying with Health and Safety/ environmental regulations and standards Full UK Driving Licence Able to participate in outside of normal hours on call rota Extensive knowledge of mechanical and/ or plumbing systems
About us
Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.
Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details regarding this role please view the job description and person specification attached.
Please note, interviews will included a skills assesment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
'Time served' apprentice, NVQ 3 Plumbing or Engineering or City & Guild Level 3 Plumbing or Engineering Full, clean UK Driving Licence
Desirable
HND in Building Services plus specialist training and experience to graduate level, or gained through a relevant apprenticeship Specialist knowledge gained through training, short courses or CPD Authorised/Responsible and/or Competent Person in one or more of the following specialism's: Heating and Ventilation Systems, Decontamination, Safe Water Systems, Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS), Confined Spaces
Experience & Knowledge Essential
In depth knowledge of all relevant legislation and technical guidance Extensive knowledge of mechanical and/or plumbing systems Significant experience working in a complex engineering/ building environment
Desirable
Extensive knowledge of the mechanical and/or plumbing sytems in NHS premises In depth knowledge of all relevant Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs) Previous experience of working within acute NHS premises Significant experience working in a complex engineering/building environment
Skills & Ability Essential
Skilled in maintenance, fault finding, test and repair work on a wide range of complex engineering/plumbing services and equipment Ability to work unassisted in varying, technical environamnets whilst complying with Health & Safety/environmental regilations and standards Able to participate in outside of normal hours on-call rota
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 Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)