Job summary Do you hold a level 2 BTEC/City&Guilds Engineering or Technical qualification, or have equivalent training with relevant industry experience? Do you enjoy problem solving and prefer to work independently in your day to day work? If you have answered yes to both questions then we want to hear from you As an Estates Maintenance Support - Water Hygiene and Decontamination, you will play a key part of the Estates Operations function, carrying out a routine testing regime to the site water systems and decontamination plant within the Torbay Hospital site. You may also assist the Estates Department with their maintenance work, to help us provide the best environment for patients, visitors and staff. Main duties of the job You will carry out the hospital water hygiene regime, carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), taking and recording water temperatures and flushing of water systems. As part of the routine weekly testing regime of decontamination plant, you will ensure that accurate results are obtained and recorded in line with relevant HTM. This role is carried out by small team of three people, so most of your day to day work will be completed independently. The standard shift pattern will be 7.15am - 6.00pm, 4 days per week with 1 rolling rest day, or 5 day week 7.5 hrs per day. Part time working will be considered We will offer you a varied role where no two days are the same. All we ask in return is that you have some flexibility in order to cover the required duties of the Water and Decontamination role and additional maintenance tasks. About us Our Estate Operations Team are a small and friendly group who will be happy to support you and offer training to help you feel up to speed and develop in your role. We understand how important life is outside of work and want to ensure you have a great a work life balance. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you. In addition, we are able to offer you 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, NHS discounts and an attractive NHS pension scheme. Why work with us Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 388-7052646-E&A Job locations Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge Road Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities Please take a look at the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities. We look forward to hearing from you. caretojoinusTSD Job description Job responsibilities Please take a look at the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities. We look forward to hearing from you. caretojoinusTSD Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Good general education NVQ2/City and Guilds (engineering/technical) or equivalent level of experience Desirable Specific Healthcare training and qualifications Knowledge and experience Essential oExperience of working unsupervised in repair and maintenance activities. oUnderstand and demonstrate basic competency and safe working practices (electrical, plumbing/mechanical and building). oWorking knowledge of H&S regulation oDemonstrable proficiency in use of basic computer software products. Desirable oRepair and maintenance in a healthcare environment oExperience in decontamination engineering oExperience of water hygiene testing regimes oHolds current driving license Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Good general education NVQ2/City and Guilds (engineering/technical) or equivalent level of experience Desirable Specific Healthcare training and qualifications Knowledge and experience Essential oExperience of working unsupervised in repair and maintenance activities. oUnderstand and demonstrate basic competency and safe working practices (electrical, plumbing/mechanical and building). oWorking knowledge of H&S regulation oDemonstrable proficiency in use of basic computer software products. Desirable oRepair and maintenance in a healthcare environment oExperience in decontamination engineering oExperience of water hygiene testing regimes oHolds current driving license 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). Additional information 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge Road Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)