Job summary Contract - Permanent Hours - 37.5 hours per week Base - Scarborough The Estates Department is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to work as part of a multidisciplinary management team. The department provides management, development, maintenance and operational support for the Trust's buildings and engineering infrastructure. The role is critical to the Estates Department's maintenance support service, and is demanding and varied as it covers a range of engineering services. The role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the smooth functioning and maintenance of a range of engineering services in the Trust's clinical and non-clinical facilities of a very busy directorate, and to be part of a team that is constantly working to improve the quality and safety of the Trust's healthcare facilities. The successful candidate will be based at Scarborough Hospital but must be willing to work at any of the Trust's sites when required, and therefore must be able to travel independently across the Trust sites. You will be part of the Estates department on the Scarborough Hospital site working days Monday to Friday, but also covering when necessary across other Trust sites, hence you must be flexible regarding the hours of duty. Main duties of the job Main duties To look after Ventilation systems and carry out periodic cleaning. To carry routine medical gas checks and record outlet data. To test, maintain and service thermostatic devices.To work as part of a maintenance team to carry out varying duties, to meet the needs and commitments of Facilities Management. To carry out general duties including cleaning within plant rooms and workshops, as would be associated with a busy department. To carry out various maintenance duties (fault finding/soldering/calibration of equipment),where knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and interlinking is needed. To work in a variety of locations which may include; working at heights above ground level on properly constructed access equipment, or within confined spaces using breathing equipment, or any other situation that may arise for which the appropriatetraining and equipment is provided. About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 419-6734225-MW-FM Job locations Scarborough Hospital Woodlands Drive Scarborough YO12 6QL Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else. Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Level 2 Qualification; NVQ, GNVQ, BTEC, City and Guilds certification Current driving license with the ability to drive category B The post holder should not amass 12 points within any 3- year period. For new drivers they should not amass 6 points within the first 2 years of passing their test Experience and Knowledge Essential Understanding and Experience of working in a Mechanical Services Maintenance environment Basic knowledge of Health and Safety principles and safe working practices. Desirable Knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Level 2 Qualification; NVQ, GNVQ, BTEC, City and Guilds certification Current driving license with the ability to drive category B The post holder should not amass 12 points within any 3- year period. For new drivers they should not amass 6 points within the first 2 years of passing their test Experience and Knowledge Essential Understanding and Experience of working in a Mechanical Services Maintenance environment Basic knowledge of Health and Safety principles and safe working practices. Desirable Knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment. 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 York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP) Address Scarborough Hospital Woodlands Drive Scarborough YO12 6QL Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)