Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Mechanical Craftsperson to join our Estates Operational Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a mechanical bias and experience in a maintenance environment to contribute to the delivery of a high-quality estates service within a busy healthcare setting.
The successful candidate will support the effective maintenance and operation of essential building services, including water, heating, steam, and HVAC systems. A good understanding of Estates Maintenance is essential, and experience within a healthcare environment, along with knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS), would be advantageous.
You will be a proactive and reliable team player with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to develop new skills. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, often without direct supervision, is key to succeeding in this role.
Responsibilities
- To carry out inspections, tests, repairs, installations, as directed on trust property plant and infrastructure.
- To undertake work as identified on works orders allocated to you completing the works docket legibly in accordance with the Estates procedure.
- To report faults identified either when carrying out routine checks/ planned preventative Maintenance or during the normal working day. Using the estates reporting system 6200 to raise a Work Docket.
- To undertake planned preventative maintenance checks and complete report sheets legibly as required, in accordance with trust procedures and policies.
- To identify parts and or equipment required to carry out designated work and use Estates Stores system to obtain required items in accordance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions.
- To investigate technical failures as directed and identify the permanent repair required, to ensure ongoing reliability and statutory compliance.
- To assist other Estate Staff at all levels with technical works and technical problem solving where requested.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Appropriate Mechanical Apprenticeship/ Training/ Adequate level of technical knowledge.
Desirable Qualifications
- ONC level education or GCSE qualifications in English or technical or scientific subjects.
Knowledge
- Trade specific experience gained over 4+ years.
Desirable Knowledge
- Experience of working in a hospital environment or similar.
Specific Skills
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Skill in chosen speciality. Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
Desirable Skills
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills and be able to give and receive verbal instructions.
Applicant Requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Notes on Work Authorization
Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or who will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visas) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview – GOV.UK.
Documents to Download
- B4 Mech (PDF, 276.7 KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Contact
Name: Douglas MacKenzieJob title: Estates Officer MechanicalEmail: doug.mackenzie1@nhs.netTelephone: 07507491760
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