A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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 issuing of materials, building elements 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 skill level. Professionally the post holder will be expected to maintain his/her 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 he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her work duties.
• Undertake work in a safe and effective manner, complying with all relevant safety legislation, Hospital Technical Memorandums and manufacturers manuals & procedures.
• Assist in with maintenance tasks including statutory, mandatory, planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to his/her background and training, often without supervision.
• Use a flexible approach to perform a wide range of the duties.
• Undertake specific maintenance and repairs after dedicated in house training
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.
• Use and be competent in the use of all-relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
• Learn new techniques, with training as necessary.
• Whilst undertaking out of hours duties advise Estates Officers and other Hospital Staff on maintenance issues as required.
• Assist in carrying out statutory testing in compliance with insurance requirements.
• Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment using appropriate personal protective equipment and taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe working procedures i.e., the post holder will conduct risk assessments and complete action / treatment plans for all tasks.
• Notify immediately the senior estates officer / manager or equivalent of any problems within the hospital that may be a danger to staff and members of the public. To ensure that accident forms are completed and co-operate with the investigation of any incident or untoward occurrence.
• Carry out site based surveys and report all defects to the appropriate manager, eg hazard notices.
• A full clean driver’s licence is required for this post.
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Feb 2025