Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical)

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated maintenance craftsperson (Mechanical) to join a team of engineering craftsperson responsible for the maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment at buildings maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services. The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Competent Person (CP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multiple engineer services and support CHoICE to meet its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing partners.

As part of the role, the post holder will be required to be flexible and have a wide‑ranging knowledge of mechanical systems to ensure maintenance, repair and installation activities can be completed in the most efficient and effective manner whilst providing the best possible services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to operate and maintain large scale mechanical systems which include: AHUs, LTHW systems, steam plant, pressure systems, medical gas system, refrigeration plant and BMS control. The role will also require participation within the current on‑call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate, for which appropriate payments will be made.

Main duties of the job

• All applicants must have a positive, friendly and cooperative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet the service needs of the Trust.
• The role will require the applicant to use their own initiative when undertaking a range of problem‑solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory outcome whilst adapting to the changing demands of the role.
• The post holder will be required to provide technical advice, guidance and where necessary supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike.

Successful applicants will need to have a knowledge of electrical systems with a detailed knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems typically found within an NHS Trust. Completion of a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent is essential as well as the completion of a formally recognised, relevant and accredited apprenticeship.

Job responsibilities

• To undertake actual maintenance and installation work/activities where appropriate across the whole range of engineering services managed/maintained by CFS.
• The role will require the undertaking of surveys, inspections, fault finding, servicing and rectification of engineering system faults whilst also providing technical advice, guidance and where appropriate supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike.
• The post holder will also be required to participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system, current on‑call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to use his/her own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion.
• To have the ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role including the reaction to emergency situations.
• Able to prioritise his/her own workload and workloads of others ensuring that high quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved.
• Regularly provide and receive routine information and on occasion complex or sensitive information with a range of Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts.
• Self-motivated with a desire to improve current practices.
• Understand and sympathise with issues relating to clinical staff/patients where Estates works have an impact on the clinical.
• Able to operate and use computer systems such as; electronic asbestos register, labour management system, pneumatic tube system, building management system, fire alarm systems.
• Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and on‑call shift requirements.
• Knowledge of HTMs.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of building management systems (BMS).

Physical skills

• Able to travel and work at all Trust sites.
• Able to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day.
• Able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical.
• Undertake regular moving and handling activities.
• Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co‑ordination and manipulation of fine tools.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent.
• Basic IT Skills.
• BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in suitable engineering related discipline.
• Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Completion of specialist engineering related training via formalised training or suitable experience.
• City & Guilds Quarterly testing of large porous load steriliser(s).
• City & Guilds Quarterly Testing of Washers Disinfectors.
• HVAC Competent Person Certificate.

Experience

• Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of mechanical system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience.
• Complex fault diagnosis required, interpreting technical issues and formulating technical solutions to improve performance and maintain the service.
• Have suitable and sufficient experience as a competent person to a level able to accept a permit to work from an authorised person.
• Experience of working within an NHS Hospital Environment.
• Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS).

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.