Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/01/2025 23:59
Band 3
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
Job overview
We have a great opportunity for you to assist in our hospitals by supporting our busy Estates team. We are looking for a Maintenance Assistant. You will be assisting with the maintenance and repair of a wide range of mechanical and electrical plant, equipment, and services, as well as minor building fabric repairs.
To work as a part of the wider Estates team to achieve site-wide engineering compliance, maintaining all building systems and achieving the wider strategic aims as set out by the site Head of Estates.
We offer extensive training and development opportunities, with access to courses and certifications to help advance your career.
Main duties of the job
1. Carry out routine work such as:
* Plant room checks and reporting of defects
* Change of filters on Air Handling Units
* Replacement of lamps
* Checking condition of fire doors
* Planned Maintenance tasks
* Painting and replacing locks
* Investigation and rectification of minor faults
* Assist crafts persons in their work
* Other semi-skilled mechanical, electrical and buildings repairs or maintenance (within the job holder’s competence and capabilities)
* Water sampling for legionella control (once trained and qualified)
* Change taps, showers, minor copper pipe work alterations and drainage pipework
* Assist with isolation as directed on mechanical ventilation systems
* Assist with medical gas systems works under direction (following training)
* First response air conditioning checks
* To be prepared to work outside normal working (core) hours (overtime) when required
* To work as part of the out of hours ‘on-call’ rota
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communication and Relationship
Establish and develop effective communications with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
This is an entry-level role so previous experience is not necessary. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
Person specification
Experience
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience gained via previous employment history
* Have extensive knowledge of hospital operational estate issues
* Any Mechanical, Electrical or Building Qualifications
* NVQ 2 or equivalent knowledge and 2 years experience
Skills
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Good Interpersonal Skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles.
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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