Job summary Apprentice Maintenance TechnicianPermanent Contract Full Time - 37.5 hours per week We currently have a vacancy within the Department of Facilities Management for an Apprentice Maintenance Technician. The purpose of this role is to train towards becoming a multi-skilled technician, being able to complete tasks across a range of disciplines within a maintenance environment. Please note, this post will be subject to Standard DBS Check Apprenticeship salary - please find attached document ' Apprenticeship Wage Guide' Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to undertake an Installation/Maintenance Technician apprenticeship for which time will be given to attend the course.Following completion of the apprenticeship the post holder will have the skills and knowledge required to maintain both electrical and mechanical systems. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder's duties will be phased in line with assessment based on skills, knowledge, experience and competence gained throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.Over the duration of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be trained to become competent in the below list of duties. The initial level of expertise will be accepted as one of a novice recruit and a development plan will be agreed in order to measure progress About us Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk and District General Hospital. This includes adults' and children's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 409-6696704 Job locations Southport Hospital Town Lane Southport PR8 6PN Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The post holders duties will be phased in line with assessment based on skills, knowledge, experience and competence gained throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.Over the duration of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be trained to become competent in the below list of duties. The initial level of expertise will be accepted as one of a novice recruit and a development plan will be agreed in order to measure progress 1. Planned preventative maintenance Work to agreed standard operating procedures whilst undertaking planned preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulationsa) electrical generating setsb) emergency lighting systemsc) fire detection systemsd) nurse call systemse) passenger liftsf) ventilation systemsg) hot and cold domestic water systemsh) heating systemsi) electrical fixed wiring inspectionsj) medical gas systems 2. Reactive maintenance Interrogates, identifies and rectifies faults on a range of electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring work is carried out to a high standard and in a safe manner. The post holder will be required to work on a range of plant and equipment such asa. plate heat exchangersb. heating calorifiersc. three phase and single phase pumps and motorsd. air handling unitse. process water systemsf. maceratorsg. pneumatic tube systemsh. external street lightingi. medical gas systems 3. Installation of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems The post holder will, where required make modifications to existing systems, ensuring the work is undertaken to a high standard in line with relevant standards and regulations.The post holder will install, test and commission systems to an agreed design, ensuring relevant test and commissioning documents are completed. 4. Use of building management system The post holder will be required to operate building management systems, being able to make changes to set points, understand and rectify active alarms states to ensure that all monitored systems are working within agreed specifications. 5. Use of technical manuals and drawings The post holder will be required to use building O&Ms and manufactures literature to ensure systems are maintained in line with relevant standards and regulations.The post holder will be able to read and understand technical drawing to identify and rectify system faults. 6. Use of information technology The post holder will be required to use information technology during their duties a) producing reports for operations and maintenance supervisorsb) locating technical literature where requiredc) communicating with management and customersd) use of mobile device for facilities management software 7. Use of hand and power tools The post holder will be required to use hand and power tools throughout the course of their duties.The post holder will be able to use these tools safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures, risk assessments and manufacturers literature. 8. Access equipment To ensure that work is carried out safely the post holder will be required to use and operate a range of access equipment in line with training, standard operating procedures and manufactures literaturea. step laddersb. work platformsc. mobile elevated work platformsd. mobile tower scaffold 9. Competent person Throughout the role and in preparation for the role of multi-skilled maintenance technician, the post holder will be required to gain the qualification of competent person for various disciplines such as medical gases, low voltage electrical systems and water systems in line with Health Technical Memorandums 10. Record keeping The post holder will be required to maintain records of work completed, ensuring that documentation is completed in a tidy and timely manner. Completed documentation, where required will be returned to the supervisors to ensure that it is readily available for future use. 11. Communication The post holder will be required to utilise a varying degree of communication methods suitable for the situation.a. clear verbal communication will be required amongst staff, patients and colleagues. Being able to demonstrate an understanding of verbal communication ensures that work instructions can be carried out safelyb. electronic communication. The post holder will be required to manage email communication in line with Trust policies and procedures. Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The post holders duties will be phased in line with assessment based on skills, knowledge, experience and competence gained throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.Over the duration of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be trained to become competent in the below list of duties. The initial level of expertise will be accepted as one of a novice recruit and a development plan will be agreed in order to measure progress 1. Planned preventative maintenance Work to agreed standard operating procedures whilst undertaking planned preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulationsa) electrical generating setsb) emergency lighting systemsc) fire detection systemsd) nurse call systemse) passenger liftsf) ventilation systemsg) hot and cold domestic water systemsh) heating systemsi) electrical fixed wiring inspectionsj) medical gas systems 2. Reactive maintenance Interrogates, identifies and rectifies faults on a range of electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring work is carried out to a high standard and in a safe manner. The post holder will be required to work on a range of plant and equipment such asa. plate heat exchangersb. heating calorifiersc. three phase and single phase pumps and motorsd. air handling unitse. process water systemsf. maceratorsg. pneumatic tube systemsh. external street lightingi. medical gas systems 3. Installation of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems The post holder will, where required make modifications to existing systems, ensuring the work is undertaken to a high standard in line with relevant standards and regulations.The post holder will install, test and commission systems to an agreed design, ensuring relevant test and commissioning documents are completed. 4. Use of building management system The post holder will be required to operate building management systems, being able to make changes to set points, understand and rectify active alarms states to ensure that all monitored systems are working within agreed specifications. 5. Use of technical manuals and drawings The post holder will be required to use building O&Ms and manufactures literature to ensure systems are maintained in line with relevant standards and regulations.The post holder will be able to read and understand technical drawing to identify and rectify system faults. 6. Use of information technology The post holder will be required to use information technology during their duties a) producing reports for operations and maintenance supervisorsb) locating technical literature where requiredc) communicating with management and customersd) use of mobile device for facilities management software 7. Use of hand and power tools The post holder will be required to use hand and power tools throughout the course of their duties.The post holder will be able to use these tools safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures, risk assessments and manufacturers literature. 8. Access equipment To ensure that work is carried out safely the post holder will be required to use and operate a range of access equipment in line with training, standard operating procedures and manufactures literaturea. step laddersb. work platformsc. mobile elevated work platformsd. mobile tower scaffold 9. Competent person Throughout the role and in preparation for the role of multi-skilled maintenance technician, the post holder will be required to gain the qualification of competent person for various disciplines such as medical gases, low voltage electrical systems and water systems in line with Health Technical Memorandums 10. Record keeping The post holder will be required to maintain records of work completed, ensuring that documentation is completed in a tidy and timely manner. Completed documentation, where required will be returned to the supervisors to ensure that it is readily available for future use. 11. Communication The post holder will be required to utilise a varying degree of communication methods suitable for the situation.a. clear verbal communication will be required amongst staff, patients and colleagues. Being able to demonstrate an understanding of verbal communication ensures that work instructions can be carried out safelyb. electronic communication. The post holder will be required to manage email communication in line with Trust policies and procedures. Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Able to communicate with a range of people, in a way that is clear and understood. Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a teamwork to achieve a common goal. Can plan, organise, and effectively prioritise tasks to achieve the required objectives. Can effectively manage own time and activity to meet deadlines. Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS. Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths and/or equivalent qualification. For those with an education, health and care plan or legacy statement, the Apprenticeship's English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is equivalent to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL. Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Able to communicate with a range of people, in a way that is clear and understood. Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a teamwork to achieve a common goal. Can plan, organise, and effectively prioritise tasks to achieve the required objectives. Can effectively manage own time and activity to meet deadlines. Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS. Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths and/or equivalent qualification. For those with an education, health and care plan or legacy statement, the Apprenticeship's English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is equivalent to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL. 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 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Southport Hospital Town Lane Southport PR8 6PN Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)