Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic experienced Mechanically biased Maintenance Technician to join Velindre University NHS Trust (VUNHST), currently going through an exciting period of change and development to support delivery of our vision and strategic objectives. The post offers an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to work with an operational estates team and maintain important healthcare buildings to help the University Health Board achieve its vision of service provision improvement. The individual would perform work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine. Assists the Estates Manager to deliver business plans, review planned maintenance procedures and support the organisation. May be required to undertake on call duties as part of the on call team to ensure that any necessary emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to across the trust. On call team members will, as reasonably required by management, also be required to cover periods of absence of their on-call team colleagues. Main duties of the job The post holder would be responsible to undertake technical fault finding on complex mechanical & electrical systems and equipment. Using cause and effect analysis' together with detailed examination to gain an effective solution. You will be expected to work closely with a wide range of staff from different disciplines including contractors, managers, and clinical staff to deliver a high-level service that supports a high standard of patient care. The post holder will be professionally qualified within mechanical/electrical or building disciplines and have experience of working with complex building systems, can work in a busy environment with strict deadlines and have experience in developing estates services and systems. The role would be principally based Velindre Cancer Centre site however dependant on the needs of the service it may be required to work on the other site locations such as Welsh Blood Service and associated sites. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/ Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 120-EA753-1124 Job locations Velindre Cancer Centre Velindre Road Cardiff CF14 2TL 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. 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 Essential Essential BTEC ONC Building Services or City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ or equivalent mechanical experience Desirable City & Guilds 2391I&T High Voltage Authorized Person Health and Safety Qualification Management of Substances Hazardous to Health Experience Essential Significant Experience of working within a complex engineering service industry or more areas of specialist engineering maintenance Desirable Previous NHS experience Awareness of WHTM standards Previous experience of working with CAFM systems Person Specification Essential Essential BTEC ONC Building Services or City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ or equivalent mechanical experience Desirable City & Guilds 2391I&T High Voltage Authorized Person Health and Safety Qualification Management of Substances Hazardous to Health Experience Essential Significant Experience of working within a complex engineering service industry or more areas of specialist engineering maintenance Desirable Previous NHS experience Awareness of WHTM standards Previous experience of working with CAFM systems 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 Velindre University NHS Trust Address Velindre Cancer Centre Velindre Road Cardiff CF14 2TL Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)