Main area: Estate Operations
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 day week with rolling day off or 5 day week)
Job ref: 388-6634126-E&A
Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Torbay Hospital
Town: Torquay
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 15/11/2024 23:59
Site Maintenance Operative
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
To work within the Estate Operations Team carrying out building and engineering services related maintenance to help provide the best environment for patients, visitors and staff within the Trust Estate.
Main duties of the job
* To assist within the Estates Department, undertaking routine and reactive maintenance work; including water, building fabric, electrical, mechanical and plumbing, and minor improvements for all Trust properties as required.
* To work independently and carry out all duties and other tasks as required including PPM/reactive maintenance works and escorting for the Estates service (e.g. suppliers and contractors) and carry out appropriate repair and adjustment tasks.
* Ability to manage varied and unstructured workloads and problem solve effectively.
Working for our organisation
This role is a key part of the Estate Operations function, working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.
The post can work a 4 extended day week with a rolling day off or a 5 day week. Some flexibility of shift times will be required. On call and overtime duties may be required by this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary professional team providing planned/reactive maintenance for the Trust’s buildings within statutory obligations, best practice, manufacturer / supplier instructions, Trust policy and related documentation.
* Provide an efficient, effective and proactive maintenance service working with other members of the Estates Team to develop an integrated and seamless service within estates maintenance.
* Undertake the day-to-day planned maintenance routine duties and minor repairs, checks and testing of the complete spectrum of services found in a clinical building environment.
* Ensure prompt response to service users’ needs and to take a hands-on approach to its delivery including customer feedback questionnaires and attending ward/departmental audits as and when required.
* Liaise with the Estates and Facilities ‘Helpdesk’ / interact with work allocation procedures for daily work plan/issues including assisting with communications with the ward/departments on progress of jobs.
* Provide a high standard of professional workmanship and conduct in carrying out all duties.
* Carry out semi-skilled plumbing / mechanical system duties to include but not exclusively; repairing of radiator leaks, cleaning of vents, unblocking of gutters and drains, as well as sinks and toilets, renewing of tap washers.
* Carry out semi-skilled electrical duties to include but not exclusively; replacement of light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and the cleaning and/or replacement of light fittings/diffusers. Re-setting of clocks. Testing of Fire Alarms.
* Carry out semi-skilled carpentry and building work to include but not exclusively; fitting of shelves, proprietary/generic items, positioning and securing of notice boards, pictures, solving door lock and furniture problems, fixing door guards and wall protection, boarding up windows, tiling showers / bathrooms, general roof repairs, painting (internally and externally), building repairs.
* Taking meter readings (electrical, gas and water supplies).
* Undertake unpacking, tidying, clearing, delivering, cleaning and escorting contractor duties as required.
* Driving duties.
* Undertake general checks, surveys and audits as specified.
* Demonstrate the operation of equipment.
* Assist as necessary in arrangements relating to PAT testing and the associated records.
* Review departmental stock (maintenance stores) relating to tasks being undertaken and report deficiencies with stock levels. Assist in the day-to-day operation of stores/stock management.
* Ensure planned maintenance and repair records accurately reflect work undertaken.
* Carry out risk assessments on all work and practices to ensure safe working within National standards/guidance, Trust policy and compliance with Health and Safety regulation.
* Undertake on-call and shift work as required and on a rota basis, to include a weekend and bank holiday presence on site.
* Any other duties within the scope of the post as may be required from time to time include work relating to adverse weather conditions.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
* NVQ2/City and Guilds (engineering/technical) or equivalent level of experience.
* Specific Healthcare training and qualifications.
Knowledge and experience
* Experience of working unsupervised in repair and maintenance activities - plumbing.
* Experience of working unsupervised in repair and maintenance activities - buildings.
* Working knowledge of H&S regulation.
* Demonstrable proficiency in use of basic computer software products.
* Holds current driving license.
* Understand and demonstrate basic competency and safe working practices (electrical, plumbing/mechanical and building).
* Repair and maintenance in a healthcare environment.
* Experience of testing alarm and/or fire safety equipment.
* Experience of water hygiene testing regimes.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly.
* Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role.
* Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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