Job summary Fitter (plus 30% R&R) Department: Estates Band: 4 £26,530 - £29,114 per annum plus 30% R&R Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working Milton Keynes University Hospital are excited to announce that we have recently had a business case approved to expand our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) cardiology and respiratory services. We are currently recruiting a number of roles, from Chief Physiologist to Driver, within the Medicine division and Estates department. We are currently hiring a Fitter to undertake maintenance repairs and minor improvement across the Trust as directed by Management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. You will be working on water systems, ventilation systems, steam systems, air tube systems, heating and cooling plant, and other mechanical equipment at the Trust. Sometimes you will need to identify maintenance issues on your own, so you'll need to have confidence working without supervision on occasions. Additionally, you will be working closely with the Estates Services Manager, Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Supervisor and Estates Officers. Interview date: w/c 18th November 2024 Main duties of the job To perform maintenance, repair and installation work, including activities which are technically intricate and/or non-routine. Responsible for calibration and fault-finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment (low pressure hot water systems, steam raising plant, Air Handling Units, steam sterilisers and associated equipment). Undertaking maintenance repairs and minor improvement across the Trust as directed by Management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. About us "Estates and Ancillary staff group express being very satisfied with the extent to which MKUH values their work ." (NHS Staff Survey 2023). You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Free on-site parking Free tea and coffee Great flexible workingopportunities Discounted gym membership Lease car scheme Generous annual leave and pension scheme On site nursery (chargeable) Extensive staff health and well-being programme Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 430-CORP1525A Job locations W70641 CDC LC Support (Dept)) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities To work on water systems, ventilation systems, steam systems, air tube systems, heating and cooling plant, and other mechanical equipment at the Trust. To be prepared to work in hazardous areas, taking all safety measures to prevent danger, and avoid injury, and prevent damage to equipment, following Policies and Procedures. To work in accordance with the requirements of Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) on Sterilisation (HTM 2010), and Washer Disinfectors (HTM 2030) after appropriate training. To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes. Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management. Undertake on-call duties as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to, including at short notice, to ensure this essential service is maintained. To always carry Trust communication devices, including a two-way radio (to facilitate immediate response to emergencies) and an electronic tablet (in order to receive and update reactive & PPM job tasks). To undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Estates Services Manager, Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Supervisor or Estates Officers. To estimate the material requirements of a job and advise accordingly. To record the progress of all tasks by keeping electronic records up to date. To carry out minor works on equipment associated with other Trade disciplines. To undertake other duties consistent with the role/grade of the post as requested by Management. Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities To work on water systems, ventilation systems, steam systems, air tube systems, heating and cooling plant, and other mechanical equipment at the Trust. To be prepared to work in hazardous areas, taking all safety measures to prevent danger, and avoid injury, and prevent damage to equipment, following Policies and Procedures. To work in accordance with the requirements of Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) on Sterilisation (HTM 2010), and Washer Disinfectors (HTM 2030) after appropriate training. To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes. Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management. Undertake on-call duties as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to, including at short notice, to ensure this essential service is maintained. To always carry Trust communication devices, including a two-way radio (to facilitate immediate response to emergencies) and an electronic tablet (in order to receive and update reactive & PPM job tasks). To undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Estates Services Manager, Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Supervisor or Estates Officers. To estimate the material requirements of a job and advise accordingly. To record the progress of all tasks by keeping electronic records up to date. To carry out minor works on equipment associated with other Trade disciplines. To undertake other duties consistent with the role/grade of the post as requested by Management. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential City & Guilds 214 - Part 2 OR Plumbing Advanced Craft Certificates (Course 596-2) (i) Sanitary plumbing (ii)Installation & Maintenance of Domestic Heating Systems & Appliances) Desirable BTEC, ONC in Mechanical Engineering Adequate knowledge of, and within the preceding three years, training for first aid treatment for electrical shock Experience Essential Completion of a structured training programme in Mechanical Engineering with relevant site experience. Knowledge of Low Pressure Hot Water Systems and Steam Raising Plant. Desirable Experience of working in an Acute Hospital Environment. Experience of working with Steam Stelisers and Disinfectors Skills Essential Ability to identify, analyse, and correct faults without recourse to others. Ability to work at times without supervision. Adaptable to change Desirable Able to adapt/carry out minor works relevant to other Trades when required. Personal and people development Essential Able to work in a demand-driven environment, and to tight deadlines Evidence of continuous professional development. Desirable Experience of working as part of a team. Communication Essential Good interpersonal skills/able to communicate with Trust staff and service users at all levels. Able to clearly discuss technical issues with Managers and other team members, and to prepare basic written reports when required. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential City & Guilds 214 - Part 2 OR Plumbing Advanced Craft Certificates (Course 596-2) (i) Sanitary plumbing (ii)Installation & Maintenance of Domestic Heating Systems & Appliances) Desirable BTEC, ONC in Mechanical Engineering Adequate knowledge of, and within the preceding three years, training for first aid treatment for electrical shock Experience Essential Completion of a structured training programme in Mechanical Engineering with relevant site experience. Knowledge of Low Pressure Hot Water Systems and Steam Raising Plant. Desirable Experience of working in an Acute Hospital Environment. Experience of working with Steam Stelisers and Disinfectors Skills Essential Ability to identify, analyse, and correct faults without recourse to others. Ability to work at times without supervision. Adaptable to change Desirable Able to adapt/carry out minor works relevant to other Trades when required. Personal and people development Essential Able to work in a demand-driven environment, and to tight deadlines Evidence of continuous professional development. Desirable Experience of working as part of a team. Communication Essential Good interpersonal skills/able to communicate with Trust staff and service users at all levels. Able to clearly discuss technical issues with Managers and other team members, and to prepare basic written reports when required. 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. Employer details Employer name Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address W70641 CDC LC Support (Dept)) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)