About this role
Job summary
To assist with the effective delivery of both planned & reactive maintenance to a high standard on all plant, engineering systems, building structures and services within the Hospital and associated buildings. Provide an excellent level of customer care, communication and flexibility when completing work which supports the Trusts Clinical services and Patient care.
Main duties of the job
To work as a flexible member of the Trust's Maintenance Team, largely in an unsupervised capacity.
To undertake semi-skilled electrical maintenance repairs e.g. replacing lamps, assist with lift entrapment and release.
To undertake semi-skilled electrical planned preventative maintenance e.g. fire alarm testing, testing emergency generators.
To undertake semi-skilled plumbing maintenance repairs e.g. unblocking of drains, sluices and macerators, re-washering of taps, assist with isolation and capping off radiators, assist with the installation of replacement radiators, assist with changing thermostatic radiator valves, replacement of toilet seats.
To undertake painting tasks this will include e.g. preparing walls & surfaces for painting, using sandpaper, removing old paint, filling holes & cracks with appropriate material. Small and larger areas if required.
To undertake semi-skilled plumbing planned preventative maintenance e.g. meter readings (gas, electricity and water), changing filters on ventilation plant, descale showerheads, Legionella management tasks.
To undertake minor building trade repairs e.g. replacing mastic to sinks and basins, changing codes to digital locks, adjusting window catches, assembling furniture, fitting blinds, changing fire extinguishers and fixing fire extinguisher brackets, erecting notice boards, towel holders and toilet roll holders.
About us
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Knowledge & experience Essential
Relevant Knowledge Relevant Experience
Desirable
IT Skills
Training & Qualifications Essential
Qualifications /courses
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 Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)