Mechanical/Plumber Maintenance Craftsperson

Main area Estates Grade Band B (£17.86 per hour) Contract 6 months (Fixed Term for 6 Months with potential of becoming Permanent) Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week Job ref 263-SOL-EST-510-B

Employer NTW Solutions Employer type NHS Site St Nicholas Hospital Town Newcastle Upon Tyne Salary £34,931 per annum pro rata (if applicable) Salary period Yearly Closing 21/02/2025 08:00

Mechanical/Plumber Maintenance Craftsperson

Band B (£17.86 per hour)

We are looking for a Mechanical/Plumber Craftsperson to join our Estates Team within NTW Solutions Ltd at St Nicholas Hospital. This role is offered as 6 month Fixed-Term with the potential of becoming Permanent.

Main duties of the job

To undertake without routine supervision; planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and new installation work within healthcare premises on a variety of building services related systems, including:

• Energy generating plant including boiler plant (steam & LPHW)
• DHWS & CWS systems
• Air compressors
• Laundry and catering equipment
• Drainage/sewerage
• Ventilation plant
• Air conditioning and refrigeration
• BMS control systems
• Electrical building services
• Fault finding and repair of plant and equipment
• Undertake Condition Surveys of Mechanical Systems and Mechanical Infrastructure within Healthcare Facilities

Person specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Completion of a recognised mechanically bias engineering apprenticeship.
• Good knowledge of Estates maintenance
• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Maintaining up to date knowledge on legislative development
• Good self motivation
• Good time management
• Flexible approach to timekeeping
• Ability to prioritise workloads
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Experience

• Broad experience of all related Estates activities – multi skilling
• Previous practical experience in mechanical engineering installation service maintenance and repair in at least 4 of the following areas: Laundry and catering equipment, Heating & boiler plant, Ventilation plant, Mechanical engineering services (bearing, gears, fittings, etc), Compressors, Steam boiler plant and associated distribution systems, Sewage and drainage systems, Other general building services equipment
• Experience of cross-trade working and flexibility on electrical maintenance and other trades

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent
• City & Guilds in a mechanical related subject
• BTEC, HNC/HND or Approved Apprenticeship or City and Guilds or NVQ 3 Technicians Certificate or equivalent qualifications in relevant topic

We welcome your application.

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