Job summary Assist/Support craft persons in carrying out planned preventative and breakdown maintenance of plant, equipment and associated services situated in all areas and departments as directed by Workforce Manager or Supervisor. Carry out work of a semi-skilled nature without supervision and undertake labouring and cleaning duties as required, under extreme conditions this shall include snow clearing and gritting. We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement. Main duties of the job Reactive Maintenance: Assist with/undertake the maintenance of plant, equipment and associated services at the request of engineering officers and or maintenance supervisor. This includes, but is not limited to: Minor plumbing duties, ie unblocking toilets, drains, etc, Cleaning duties ie radiator covers, light fittings, etc Water related tasks, ie flushing, testing, etc Installation and repair of fixtures/fittings, ie dispensers, whiteboards, signage, etc Grounds work, ie gritting, snow clearing, litter picking, grass cutting (as and when required) Planned Maintenance: Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspection and testing in accordance with company & customer procedures and manufacturers specifications. This includes, but is not limited to: Cleaning duties ie ventilation grilles, plantrooms, etc Water related tasks, ie flushing, testing, recording temperatures, etc Alarm testing, ie fire alarms, lift alarms, etc Portable appliance testing Actively participate in the operation of the QE Facilities helpdesk, including the timely completion of work dockets via a PDA (handheld device) this includes job sheets with a Tradesman's report detailing time taken and materials used for costing purposes. About us QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England. We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA). In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice. QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,894 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 297-QEF-6948998 Job locations QE Hospital Sheriff Hill Gateshead NE9 6SX Job description Job responsibilities Able to work independently and on own initiative to manage workload Able to provide, receive and interpret routine/technical information Able to work in adverse environmental conditions (ie ducts, restricted spaces, boiler house, inclement weather, etc) Able to work with discretion/ in a sensitive manner in and around patient situations Able to work at height Job description Job responsibilities Able to work independently and on own initiative to manage workload Able to provide, receive and interpret routine/technical information Able to work in adverse environmental conditions (ie ducts, restricted spaces, boiler house, inclement weather, etc) Able to work with discretion/ in a sensitive manner in and around patient situations Able to work at height Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of workshop safety practices Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures Ability to organise own workload Must be able to work in a sensitive manner Customer services skills Desirable Awareness of engineering technology Experience Essential Use of mechanical and hand tools Team working Desirable Working in a hospital environment Qualifications Essential Good level of general education Current UK driving licence Desirable Engineering and/or Building based qualifications/competencies Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of workshop safety practices Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures Ability to organise own workload Must be able to work in a sensitive manner Customer services skills Desirable Awareness of engineering technology Experience Essential Use of mechanical and hand tools Team working Desirable Working in a hospital environment Qualifications Essential Good level of general education Current UK driving licence Desirable Engineering and/or Building based qualifications/competencies 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. Employer details Employer name QE Facilities Address QE Hospital Sheriff Hill Gateshead NE9 6SX Employer's website https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)