Maintenance Craftsperson (Plumbing) in Sunderland

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated maintenance craftsperson (Plumbing) to join a team of engineering technicians responsible for the maintenance and repair of plumbing and mechanical related 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 plumbing related systems to ensure maintenance, repair and installation activities can be completed in the most efficient and effective manner whilst providing the best possible services.

As part of a highly diverse role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to operate and maintain large scale hot and cold systems which includes all typical associated plant, equipment, fixtures and drainage. The role will also require participation in the current CFS plumber shift pattern/system, participation within the current on-call rota and undertaking 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 co-operative 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 planning and organising engineering staff workloads as well as supporting varied craft persons and maintenance staff during the completion of 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 be mindful of key performance indicators when allocating and overseeing the completion of planned and reactive tasks.
• The ability to introduce and develop new localised systems/procedures will be key, to ensure that health and safety and statutory and regulatory compliance is achieved and never compromised.

Successful applicants will need to have a knowledge of building related systems with a detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems typically found within an NHS Trust. Completion of a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline or equivalent is essential as well as the completion of a formally recognised, relevant and accredited apprenticeship. This role may require participation in an out of hours on call arrangement as per the agreed rota.

About us:

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists. Commitment, Care and Compassion - our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. We welcome all applications regardless of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

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Job responsibilities:

To undertake maintenance and installation work/activities appropriate to the core specialist skills across the whole range of engineering services. 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.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
• Basic IT Skills
• BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Engineering Plumbing or equivalent
• Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline
• Water Quality Competent Person
• Current UK Driving License

Experience:

• Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
• Detailed knowledge and experience of plumbing system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience
• Experience of Natural Gas Systems
• Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS)

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 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.
• 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 system.

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 coordination and manipulation of fine tools.

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.