To carry out all aspects of mechanical work to maintain the health service premises across the estate. Install, test, commission, maintain, service and repair mechanical systems including water, heating, drainage, ventilation and medical gas pipeline systems as well as any accompanying electrical/electronic components. Maintain a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors with regards to building fabric and building services.
The successful applicant will work within the Estates team ensuring the effective maintenance and operation of all its buildings, plant and associated services in an efficient, economical and safe manner in accordance with statutory, NHS Trust and departmental guidelines.
Must have the ability to work under pressure and good physical fitness.
You will meet and deal with a variety of people including staff, patients & visitors and therefore must have excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate effectively.
Must be able to prioritise own workload on a day to day basis, ensuring tasks are carried out in an effective order, considering both urgency and location.
Must have a full UK Driving Licence.
Attention to detail is a must, so we are looking for someone who will take pride in the highest standards of work.
Main duties of the job
* Work as part of the trade team and participate in cross-trade working as and when required.
* Must be willing to carry out basic duties of mixed disciplines and attend training courses as necessary.
* Work as an individual and act on own initiative, as well as working as part of a trade team.
* Must prioritise own workload on a day to day basis and ensuring tasks are carried out in an effective order, considering both urgency and location.
* To use all workshop machinery to its fullest potential.
* Must keep all Trust issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in good condition and wear when necessary.
* Must be willing to work as a mobile operative and travel to all sites across the estate as and when required.
* Must also be willing to travel to different locations if/when the estate expands.
* Must have the ability to work in hazardous areas and be able to remain calm when working in environments, such as mental healthcare premises, that can become hostile.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able to offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* To carry out all aspects of mechanical and gas work to maintain the health service premises across the estates.
* Install, test, commission, maintain, service and repair mechanical and gas systems including water, heating, drainage, ventilation and medical gas pipeline systems as well as any accompanying electrical/electronic components.
* Maintain a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors with regards to building fabric and building services.
* Understand the importance of and carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) duties with regard to water quality.
* Undertake electrical testing/commissioning and monitor results to ensure compliance with the latest edition of IET Wiring Regulations.
* Must be able to monitor temperatures using handheld devices, diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
* To learn new techniques, with training as necessary: to attend training courses as may be required.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Specialist experience and professional knowledge to degree level obtained through technical courses and experience.
* Experience working within the construction industry.
* Working knowledge of HTM-04-01 - Safe Water in Healthcare Premises.
* Working knowledge of HTM-03-01 - Heating & Ventilation of Healthcare Premises.
* Good organisational skills and the ability to address and develop solutions to problems.
* Effective communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Basic IT Skills.
* Fully conversant with L8.
* Fully conversant with the Water Supply Regulations 1999.
* Experience of working within the NHS.
* Experience of working in Maintenance.
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified with Experience.
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Must pay attention to detail and have pride in own workmanship.
* Must share the Trust's Beliefs and model this in their attitude and behaviour.
* Positive: optimistic, noticing and appreciating good working and aiming to improve services and customer experience.
* Welcoming: friendly, responsive, courteous and on time.
* Respectful: respecting others and not judging, respecting people's dignity and privacy.
* Involving: listening and communicating clearly, able and willing to involve and work together with others.
* Kind: compassionate, helpful and understanding.
* Accountable: using best practice to get effective results, prioritise and speak about safety, being professional and aware when we are 'on stage.
Additional qualities
Essential
* Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence and be willing to travel across the expanding estate.
* Must be willing to participate in out of hours response arrangements.
* Must be willing to work overtime in emergency situations.
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pride House
Christy Close
Laindon
SS15 6EA
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