Job summary
You will have gained previous experience within a maintenance assistant role, including the ability to enable you to carry out the basic technical and practical work tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of complex engineering building services, plant and equipment including the diagnosis and repair of simple electrical and mechanical will provide assistance to other maintenance craftsmen so as to enable them to fully carry out their duties.
Main duties of the job
Operational Estates are looking for an enthusiastic Maintenance Assistant - Engineering, who will be based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, but can expect to work at any of our community sites. You will have gained previous experience to enable you to carry out the grounds maintenance on healthcare properties, including Wrexham Maelor, community hospitals, health centres and clinics throughout Wrexham and Flintshire.
You may also be asked to provide assistance to engineering and building maintenance craftsmen so as to enable them to fully carry out their duties.
Annual leave allowance is 28 days up to 5 years service, 30days between 5 and 10 years service and 34 days over 10 years service plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. NVQ level 2 or equivalent training in an applicable discipline or equivalent level of knowledge and/or experience.
Desirable
2. Evidence of CPD
3. City and Guilds qualification in related field.
4. Competence certificate in the use of various equipment appertaining to the service
5. First aid training
Experience
Essential
6. Experience working within an estates maintenance type environment in one of the applicable disciplines - electrical, mechanical, grounds etc
Desirable
7. Previous experience of working within the NHS.
8. Use of relevant machinery and its maintenance
9. Grounds Maintenance
Skills
Essential
10. Ability to work unsupervised
11. Current full driving license.
12. Ability to undertake manual labour tasks
13. Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and equipment
Desirable
14. IT/Keyboard skills
15. Communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
16. Be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of estates maintenance activities
17. To be able to demonstrate a good understanding of engineering, building or grounds maintenance
18. To have a thorough understanding of Health and Safety issues and safe systems of work
Desirable
19. Manual Handling Training
20. Working at height training
21. COSHH training
22. Tree surgery