Band 4 Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson - Estates
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Perform unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine.
Responsible for testing, maintenance and fault finding on all engineering plant, equipment and services including but not limited to:
1. Steam distribution and condensate recovery
2. Steam to water low pressure heating and hot water and catering plant
3. Water storage, pumping and pressure boosting
4. Ventilation and air conditioning
5. Vacuum and compressed air plants
6. Automated water treatment plant
7. Firefighting installations
8. Computerised building management controls
9. Patient handling equipment such as beds, hoists, wheelchairs
Work under own initiative in order to undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvements, and capital work across the trust as directed, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. To undertake training for new practices, procedures and equipment.
To undertake on-call duties if required as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergencies occurring outside normal hours are attended to.
Main duties of the job
To undertake all work activities as requested by the Mechanical Supervisor/Estates Officer. To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.
To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.
To carry out engineering surveys and compile data, as and when instructed by line managers.
To liaise with the Mechanical Supervisor regarding plant or equipment failures, or deviations to regulations, and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.
Undertake fault finding on complex heating, hot water, cold water systems, HVAC or other critical systems and equipment using cause and effect analysis and detailed examination to gain a solution.
To carry out commissioning testing of new equipment and services, routine testing of existing assets and general inspections when required, all in accordance with British Standards, Health Technical Memoranda, manufacturer's instructions and other national Codes of Practice.
Interprets and follows detailed engineering drawings and specifications for a range of building services.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
1. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
2. Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job responsibilities
*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Basic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or post-Secondary Education training in a relevant field (E)
* City & Guilds of London Institute Certificate in:
1. Course 205 in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 (205-3). (E)
2. Or Course 596 in Plumbing Advanced Craft Certificate (596-2) in Both - Sanitary Plumbing Plus, Installation and Maintenance of Domestic Heating Systems and Appliances. (E)
3. Or Course 596 Plumbing Craft Certificate (596-1) Advanced Craft (599-2). (E)
4. Or an equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Mechanical Engineering or BTEC/ONC in Mechanical Engineering or Additional relevant Competencies. (D)
Experience
* Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in Mechanical Engineering for a minimum of 3 years (E)
* Plus at least 2 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility. (E)
* Background in Mechanical Engineering, equipment or Building services installation, alteration, maintenance or fault finding. (E)
* Reasonably clear and effective in verbal and written communications. (E)
* Capable working to deadlines. (E)
* Previous experience of working in an acute Hospital environment or similar demanding role. (D)
Additional Criteria
* Available for potential future shift working (E)
* Appreciation of his/her own limitations (E)
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 name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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