Job summary The Maintenance department are seeking Shift Maintenance Fitter to join their busy team. We are looking for highly motivated and professional individual who has the ability to prioritise workloads and identify potential improvement to operational system and management processes in order to increase departmental efficiencies. The role of shift maintenance fitter involves working a 4 on 4 off (24/7) shift pattern within the estates department based at the Royal Liverpool Hospital. The successful candidate should have good diagnostic and fault finding skills and be able to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals, as well as have an understanding of electrical installation plans and drawings. Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received to please apply soon if interested Main duties of the job To work as a member of a multitasking maintenance team providing professional and technical expertise and with an effective and efficient focus on a service delivery. To carry out or oversee the repair / maintenance or installation of complex plant and equipment associated with premises administered by the Trusts Estates department. This will involve a multi skilled approach as well as the full range of duties associated with the post holder's core trade. Professionally the post holder will be expected to maintain their appearance in line with the Trust dress code. They will uphold the Trust's values and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the role. They will maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person they come into contact with during the course of their work duties. The role will undertake planned and reactive maintenance of essential systems across the diverse services of the Trust estate. You will need to have the ability to analyse faults and undertake rectifications to ensure continuity of service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is working closely to ensure statutory compliance is maintained across all the Trusts sites. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience. The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond. To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf Follow us on Social Media: Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals Careers Instagram - LUHFTcareers Twitter - LUHFTcareers Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year RRP £5000 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 287-CEF-382-24 Job locations Royal Liverpool Hospital Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8YE Job description Job responsibilities Carry out day to day mechanical repairs, planned maintenance and improvements to the Trust's buildings in a manner that conforms to statutory regulations and codes of practice. Responsible for installation of mechanical new work. Part of a multi skilled, multi disciplinary maintenance team. Participation in the emergency on call will be required by contractual obligation to ensure safe systems and service continuity. Cross site working will also be required. Please refer to the attached job description for full duties. Job description Job responsibilities Carry out day to day mechanical repairs, planned maintenance and improvements to the Trust's buildings in a manner that conforms to statutory regulations and codes of practice. Responsible for installation of mechanical new work. Part of a multi skilled, multi disciplinary maintenance team. Participation in the emergency on call will be required by contractual obligation to ensure safe systems and service continuity. Cross site working will also be required. Please refer to the attached job description for full duties. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A National Qualification Framework NQF achievement to level 3 or above e.g.City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent. Desirable A qualification in Building services would be an advantage Legionella /water systems Asbestos awareness Experience Essential Experience in building services maintenance with a demonstrable track record of competence Desirable Previous experience in a large acute hospital Risk Assessments completion Manual Handling Knowledge Desirable Basic electrical knowledge Knowledge and appreciation of Building Maintenance Issues Knowledge of NHS and working in clinical Areas Knowledge of Estates maintenance Skills Desirable Planning skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Full UK driving licence Able to plan own work load be flexible and prioritise tasks Ability to develop and work effectively in a team Self-Motivator Ability to work under pressure Other Desirable BMS Experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential A National Qualification Framework NQF achievement to level 3 or above e.g.City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent. Desirable A qualification in Building services would be an advantage Legionella /water systems Asbestos awareness Experience Essential Experience in building services maintenance with a demonstrable track record of competence Desirable Previous experience in a large acute hospital Risk Assessments completion Manual Handling Knowledge Desirable Basic electrical knowledge Knowledge and appreciation of Building Maintenance Issues Knowledge of NHS and working in clinical Areas Knowledge of Estates maintenance Skills Desirable Planning skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Full UK driving licence Able to plan own work load be flexible and prioritise tasks Ability to develop and work effectively in a team Self-Motivator Ability to work under pressure Other Desirable BMS Experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Liverpool Hospital Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8YE Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)