Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
The post holder will carry out routine and complex maintenance work to various premises under Atlas control in Fleetwood, Blackpool, and surrounding districts. The post holder must have the ability to work effectively on their own initiative as work is managed rather than supervised. This will involve working with trade groups and contractors' staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair, and installation service that is responsive to user needs.
The post holder is required to demonstrate a high level of cross-trade flexibility beyond the boundaries of their core skills, including electrical and building maintenance skills supported with in-house training.
Staff should demonstrate assessed competence or undertake training to achieve the above.
The post holder must also be able to undertake fault finding on complex systems and equipment using cause-effect analysis and detailed examination to gain a solution.
The post holder will participate in an out-of-hours on-call system providing a 24-hour response.
Main duties of the job
* Provide an effective and efficient maintenance and repair service to all plumbing installations, e.g., hot and cold-water services, mains distribution, gas services, boilers, space heating systems, water storage tanks, sanitary fittings, and firefighting equipment.
* Work in hazardous areas and confined spaces, taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury, and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe working procedures.
* Ability to interpret detailed technical manuals, diagnose faults, and repair specialist engineering facilities, assist in commissioning, problem-solving new technical services, and communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.
* Be conversant with the latest edition of the electrical safety code for low voltage systems for competent persons.
* Actively participate in the operation of the works helpdesk, including the timely completion of work dockets.
* Undertake essential repair work and general maintenance activities at the request of the Helpdesk.
* Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Trust procedures and schedules.
* Complete maintenance inspection records and test certificates as necessary.
* Work with engineering/technical drawings and specifications.
* Undertake inspections for pre-installations and investigate services that may be required for new equipment and carry out minor installation improvement work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* City and Guilds Plumbing or equivalent Certificate
* Full Clean current driving License
* ACS Gas Qualification
Training
* P.A.S.M.A scaffolding Certificate
* I.P.A.F Certification
Experience
* Minimum of 5 years Post Apprenticeship Experience
* Experience of working in the N.H.S.
Knowledge
* Good written and verbal communications skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal confidentially with people at all levels
* Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality
* The initiative and capability to carry out a broad range of core tasks as described in the job description
* Required to participate in an on-call system to provide a 24-hour response.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
* Ability to act on own initiative
* Flexible
* Ability and willingness to undertake emergency situation repairs
* Motivated
* Ability to work effectively under pressure
* Ability to work with minimum supervision
* Approachable
* Good team player
* Car owner/driver to enable you to undertake the job
* Willing to work overtime at short notice
* Willing to work unsociable hours for short periods of time
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.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-ATL05-25
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust
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