The key function is to support NHS Property Services in delivering basic/routine planned building services maintenance and repairs across the NHS premises to ensure buildings are maintained to the highest standards and to provide a safe and secure environment for all visitors, customers, and employees.
Main duties of the job
Ensure compliance in line with all processes/procedures and policies that meets organisational standards/requirements including but not limited to our Health & Safety Policy/HTMs (Health Technical Memoranda) or SFG20. To carry out and complete basic/routine maintenance activities as instructed, ensuring that operational standards are maintained at all times. This can include, but is not limited to, building fabric, general monthly PPM tasks, plumbing, drainage, joinery, and general decoration repairs. To maintain effective site log books at all NHS premises ensuring that they are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking basic/routine works in line with instructions within any relevant permit or work plan. Understand the principles of fire risk assessment and relevant precautions within the workplace.
Job responsibilities
We have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant. This will be to join our team based in Southampton - Royal South Hants Hospital - Main Site. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, working 25 hours per week. Monday-Friday 10am-3pm. The salary for this role is from: £23,000 (depending on experience).
Requirements for the role
* Proven experience in a building trade or building maintenance/caretaker role.
* Driving licence is essential.
* Must be comfortable using technological devices to log jobs.
* Desirable to have industry experience.
* Ability to work alone and/or as part of a wider team as this role will require you to work cohesively with other Technical Disciplines.
Please note, DBS Checks & DVLA checks will be required for this role.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance in accordance with all NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, relevant NHSPS Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and any applicable aspects of HTMs.
* Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor, ensuring that operational standards are always maintained. This can include, but is not limited to, basic/routine maintenance activities as instructed, building fabric, general monthly PPM tasks, plumbing, drainage, joinery, and general decoration repairs.
* To maintain effective site log books at all NHS premises where required, ensuring that they are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
* Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking basic/routine works in line with instructions within any relevant permit or work plan.
* Understand the principles of fire risk assessment and relevant precautions within the workplace.
Benefits
* On-Call allowance (rota dependant).
* Company van and tools provided.
* 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays on top).
* Access to group personal pension plan including SMART contributions into which the company will contribute up to 6% towards your savings.
* Training and development opportunities.
* NHS Bluelight discounts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a building trade or building maintenance/caretaker role.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Level 2 or equivalent building fabric related qualification and/or trade apprenticeship.
* General H&S awareness training.
* Current CSCS Health & Safety Card Holder.
Experience
* Previous experience of building services maintenance and repairs and minor installation projects.
* Basic building skills in plastering/painting/decorating and/or plumbing.
* Working in controlled environments and public buildings. Previous experience working within Healthcare Services.
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.
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