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Maintenance Craftsperson-Mechanical

Employer
NHS England Apprenticeships
Location
Durham
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
31 May 2022

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Job Details

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Craftsperson (Mechanical) to join our multi-disciplined Estates Team. The post holder will have served a recognised Mechanical apprenticeship and ideally be a multi skilled having experience in building services installations including a good understanding of mechanical building services.

As part of the maintenance team the post holder will be responsible for the provision of engineering maintenance services primarily for the Trust owned buildings within the Teesside locality of the Trust.

The post will be based at Lanchester Road Hospital, Lanchester Road, Durham, DH1 5RD, however you may be required to work from other Trust sites for periods of time as the service dictates.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Trust Engineers in the provision of an efficient, cost effective engineering maintenance and repair service to all properties owned/leased by the Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS FT for the purposes of healthcare.

To carry out out planned and breakdown maintenance and installation on all mechanical services, plant and equipment to all properties owned/leased by the Trust.

To undertake skilled, semi-skilled tasks and those outside of the core skills (within the competence of the post holder( to meet service needs as required.

To assist other trades and contractors, in accordance with service needs.

To ensure that all tools, equipment and machinery used in the performance of duties are tested and maintained to meet current standards at all times.

To ensure that the works are undertaken at all times in accordance with Health and Safety requirements to ensure that the environment remains safe for patients, staff, contractors and visitors to the Trust.

Participate in the Trusts out of hours on-call service.

To show commitment to, and participate in quality improvement activities.

To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities.

To promote at all times a positive image of the Estates Department and the wider Trust.

About us

Working within a small engineering team, the role involves working in conjunction with other member of the engineering team, but also with the building team where necessary. Providing coverage in the teams area of responsibility ie Durham and Darlington and if required within the estates teams in other areas should the need arise.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain and test complex building services installations and equipment'

Assist with the repair, maintenance, alteration and installation of mechanical engineering systems and fittings, above and below ground.

Complete service and inspection reports and where necessary.

To assist with the training and development of engineering apprentices and semi skilled staff.

To ensure as far as is reasonably practicable and in accordance with the Trust policies, the health and safety and welfare of staff, trainees, patients, visitors, members of the public and contractors whilst they are at work on Trust premises.

Manage own allocated workload during periods off site, and work unsupervised in the course of maintenance duties.

To enable the Facilities Dept to keep pace with the demands of the Trust commitment and changes in working practices, following suitable training, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the postholder will be required to carry out directly related semi-skilled tasks and, when operational needs dictate and/or as reasonably required by the line manager, to assist with tasks outside core skills that are still within the competence of the postholder.

An out of hours 'on call' rota is in operation and the postholder will be required to participate in the rota system as and when necessary, to ensure continuity of service to the Trust buildings.

Additional contact details

Brian Jarvis

Engineering Officer

[email protected]

01913336353

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • City&Guilds 6088 Craft Certificate or NVQ3 or equivalent qualification.
  • Successful completion of recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship.


Desirable

  • BTEC Level 3ONC/HNC Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
  • Approved certificate in welding.
  • Approved certificate in Abrasive Wheels.
  • Multi-skilled engineering training.


Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-apprenticeship experience in mechanical engineering


Desirable

  • Working an NHS environment.
  • Experience of Planned Preventative maintenance systems.


Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Working knowledge of mechanical engineering systems within service industry.
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
  • Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical engineering plant and equipment including boilers and diesel engines.
  • Working knowledge of Gas Safe legislation
  • Able to demonstrate comprehensive range of skills relevant to the trade to a consistently high standard
  • Able to problem solve using innovative approaches
  • Able to communicate clearly to a wide range of people
  • Able to work in confined spaces


Desirable

  • Knowledge of building management systems


Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
  • Able to use own initiative and work effectively as part of a team.
  • Willingness to undertake semi-skilled and nonmechanical engineering tasks as required
  • Self aware and committed to continual personal development


Other Requirements

Essential

  • Must be willing to partake in the out of hours on-call rota.
  • Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.


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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lanchester Road Hospital, Estates Department

Lanchester Road

Durham

DH1 5RD

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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