Maintenance Worker (Mechanical) - Scarborough
York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)
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, covering a range of engineering services. It offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the smooth functioning and maintenance of engineering services in the Trust's clinical and non-clinical facilities 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
* 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.
* 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 various locations, including working at heights above ground level or within confined spaces using breathing equipment.
About us
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement.
* 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).
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7.
* 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.
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: 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 to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
* 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.
Experience and Knowledge
* Understanding and experience of working in a Mechanical Services Maintenance environment.
* Basic knowledge of Health and Safety principles and safe working practices.
* 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.
Employer name
York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)
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