Job summary Closing Date: 14/02/25(this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 17/02/2025 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 24/02/25 BTHFT are looking to recruit two new Maintenance Workers to carry out a range of maintenance duties across the Foundation Trust premises, including painting / decorating, building fabric repairs, undertake basic diagnostics and repair of faults in mechanical and electrical installations; plant and equipment, painting, building fabric; grounds and gardens maintenance and general support across all core engineering trades. Main duties of the job The postholder will be expected to carry out routine maintenance requests in an efficient and effective manner to support successful delivery of a customer focused estate maintenance service for the Foundation Trust. About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Date posted 31 January 2025 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 389-25-6961677 Job locations Bradford Royal Infirmary Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant relevant experience and background in the maintenance industry. Desirable Experience of carrying out general building maintenance, problem solving, making safe equipment and carrying out repairs. Skills Essential A flexible attitude, prepared to work out of hours Ability to carry out manual labour for prolonged periods on a daily basis, which would include the use of appropriate lifting and handling techniques. Willingness to work outside during inclement weather; experience heat and humidity associated with plant such as boilers/ sewage, body fluids, gas fumes etc Willing to undertake further training relevant to the post. Desirable Computer literate. Hold current valid driving licence. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of general building fabric maintenance / electrical / mechanical and plumbing systems and equipment. This should have been acquired through working / training within the industry. Knowledge of safe working practices including safe operation of ladders, steps and scaffolding. Knowledge of health and safety practice relevant to the building and engineering industry Knowledge and appreciation of engineering principles and practices. Qualifications Essential Certificate in competence for working with high level access equipment or prepared to undertake Good standard of general education, GCSE Maths & English or equivalent. Certificate for erecting scaffolding. Or prepared to undertake appropriate training to gain certification. Desirable A recognised apprenticeship in an appropriate building services discipline. City & Guilds - Building Services qualification or equivalent. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant relevant experience and background in the maintenance industry. Desirable Experience of carrying out general building maintenance, problem solving, making safe equipment and carrying out repairs. Skills Essential A flexible attitude, prepared to work out of hours Ability to carry out manual labour for prolonged periods on a daily basis, which would include the use of appropriate lifting and handling techniques. Willingness to work outside during inclement weather; experience heat and humidity associated with plant such as boilers/ sewage, body fluids, gas fumes etc Willing to undertake further training relevant to the post. Desirable Computer literate. Hold current valid driving licence. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of general building fabric maintenance / electrical / mechanical and plumbing systems and equipment. This should have been acquired through working / training within the industry. Knowledge of safe working practices including safe operation of ladders, steps and scaffolding. Knowledge of health and safety practice relevant to the building and engineering industry Knowledge and appreciation of engineering principles and practices. Qualifications Essential Certificate in competence for working with high level access equipment or prepared to undertake Good standard of general education, GCSE Maths & English or equivalent. Certificate for erecting scaffolding. Or prepared to undertake appropriate training to gain certification. Desirable A recognised apprenticeship in an appropriate building services discipline. City & Guilds - Building Services qualification or equivalent. 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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Royal Infirmary Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)