About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an Estates team that is working closely to ensure statutory compliance and building fabric standards are maintained across all the Trusts sites.
***Please note once sufficient applications have been receive this vacancy will close***
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of a multitasking maintenance team providing professional and technical expertise and with an effective and efficient focus on a service delivery. To carry out or oversee the repair / maintenance or installation of complex plant and equipment associated with premises administered by the Trusts Estates department.
This will involve a multi skilled approach as well as the full range of duties associated with the post holder's core trade. Professionally the post holder will be expected to maintain their appearance in line with the Trust dress code.
Uphold the Trust's values and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the role. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person they come into contact with in the course of their work duties.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description Job responsibilities
Post holder is to carry out day to day repairs, planned maintenance andimprovements to the Trusts buildings in a manner that conforms to statutoryregulations and codes of practice, while ensuring smooth running of the Trust.
The post holder will also be responsible for installation, repair and removal of many types of heating and water systems within the trust.
The post holder will be part of a multi-skilled, multi-discipline maintenance team.
Participation in the emergency on call will be required by contractual obligation to ensure safe systems and service continuity. Cross site working will also be required by contractual obligation.
You should have good diagnostic and fault finding skills, and be able to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals etc.
You should have a good understanding of the work of all other trades which is essential to maintain the flexibility of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A National Qualification Framework NQF achievement to level 3 or above e.g.City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent.
Desirable
A qualification in Building services would be an advantage Legionella /water systems Asbestos awareness
Experience Essential
Experience in building services maintenance with a demonstrable track record of competence
Desirable
Previous experience in a large acute hospital Risk Assessments completion Manual Handling
Knowledge Desirable
Basic electrical knowledge Knowledge and appreciation of Building Maintenance Issues Knowledge of NHS and working in clinical Areas Knowledge of Estates maintenance
Skills Desirable
Planning skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Full UK driving licence Able to plan own work load be flexible and prioritise tasks Ability to develop and work effectively in a team Self-Motivator Ability to work under pressure
Other Desirable
BMS Experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Aintree
Longmoor Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)