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Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our established and dedicated Estates Team. In this role you will contribute to ensuring that DHCFT delivers a high-quality service which meets the needs of all our patients and families in line with the DHCFT strategy. The Estates Department is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Mechanical Craftsperson to assist with mechanical PPM, minor works, and day to day reactive maintenance. The mechanical programme is critical to achieving a suitable patient environment for all Wards and Departments to deliver the highest level of care.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible for the operational delivery of a mandatory and statutory compliant Estates service in the areas listed below. This list is not exhaustive.
2. Planned Preventative Maintenance
3. Multiskilled basic electrical/plumbing tasks- TMV Servicing, WC repairs, Lighting Repairs, Etc
4. Grounds and Gardens Tasks
5. Health and Safety Regulations including:
6. Infection Control measures
7. Operation of technical machinery
8. Work with tools and equipment, on a wide range of materials.
9. Available for out of hours on-call duties
10. Work closely with the Estates Officers in formulating an integrated annual plan that meets the business objectives and is consistent with the Trust’s objectives.
11. Responsible for carrying out works to drawings/specifications and are delivered in line with detailed timescales, project plans and are in accordance with purchase orders.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Must hold a mechanical/plumbing certificate to a minimum of C&G Level 3 or equivalent qualification
Skills
* Have the ability to carry out problem solving/fault finding on all aspects of mechanical/plumbing
* Will require good communication skills to ensure that technical detail is effectively communicated to non-technical audiences
* Have the ability to work autonomously, be well-organised, with high attention to detail and able to prioritise their own workload
Knowledge and Experience
* Hold experience of managing workloads, prioritizing them as required
* Have experience of using handheld CAFM technology
* Previous experience within healthcare environment
Driving License
* Valid UK Driving Licence
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name Jordan Yates Job title Head of Estates Email address jordan.yates1@nhs.net
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Recruitment Team
Telephone 01332 564856 option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Mon-Thu)
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