Multi skilled Maintenance Craftsperson - Higher level - Plumber

Multi-skilled Maintenance Craftsperson - Higher level - Plumber NHS AfC: Band 4

Main area Maintenance Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 435-1LSC-ELHT-073-26

Site Burnley General Hospital Town Burnley Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/07/:00

Job overview

Fully qualified Plumber; City and Guilds Advanced standard or equivalent NVQ level 3; recognised apprenticeship or modern training to an equivalent standard.

Responsible for maintaining safe and continuous operation of mechanical, electrical engineering services and building plant, providing maintenance, repair and installation services responsive to user needs. Demonstrate leadership, planning, organisation and coordination with trade groups and contractors.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain mechanical services including heating systems, pipework, pumps, air handling units, ventilation units, and plate heat exchangers.
• Apply knowledge of steam heated calorifiers for heating and hot water.
• Interpret technical detailed manuals, diagnose faults using cause effect analysis, repair and test complex Trust Engineering installations, plant and equipment, and building elements.
• Assist in commissioning, problem solve new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to colleagues.
• Possess a full driving licence.
• May be required to join emergency cover rota after probation, which may include unsocial hours.

Detailed responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance work within a safe environment and to high quality across all engineering services, plant, equipment, and building fabric.
• Plan and organise maintenance work associated with the post holder's responsibilities.
• Use the Facilities Management Information System and adhere to all managerial requirements.
• Maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices.
• Ensure security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Maintenance Department.
• Supervise, communicate and develop maintenance support workers, assessing quality of work.
• Provide professional supervision, induction training for new starters, apprentices and other maintenance staff as part of a Personal Development Programme.
• Carry out building fabric installation improvement works.
• Drive Trust vehicles for collection and delivery of maintenance items in accordance with the Trust Transport Policy.
• Undertake training to acquire new techniques across core trade areas.
• Support, advise and implement Policy and Safe Working Procedures.
• Act as a member of the Hospital Fire and Major Incident Team.
• Assist in the statutory testing programme to ensure compliance with current legislation.
• Work safely in potentially hazardous, confined or contaminated areas following Health and Safety Policies.
• Report building, plant, and equipment failures and request supplies for goods or services.
• Assist in maintaining stock levels.
• Liaise with wards and department staff to specify complex and routine work accurately, meet user needs, and complete within agreed priority response periods.
• Respond promptly to unpredictable incidents and emergency requests via Hospital Bleep and mobile communications.
• Assist in site based surveys, reporting defects, and ensure full utilisation of the Building Management System.

Education

• Recognised City and Guilds Advanced Craft certification or equivalent and significant post apprenticeship experience.
• NVQ level 3 maintenance engineering or equivalent.
• Current UK driving licence.
• Recognition or pursuit of BTEC/HNC recognised qualification or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognised supervisory, leadership or management qualification.
• Relevant accredited NVQ and NHS technical qualifications.

Experience

• Demonstrated competence in required technical aspects of the post.
• Minimum twelve months in a maintenance craft role within a large site environment with completed recognised building/engineering apprenticeship.
• Ability to understand detailed procedures, technical drawings and diagrams and diagnose faults.
• Ability to manage priorities under pressure and problem solve to fit for purpose standards.
• Ongoing training across traditional trade groups.

Communication

• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills, including effective listening.
• Ability to relate to people at all levels within and beyond the Trust.

Flexibility

• Ability to cover in the department and provide reasonable flexibility in hours worked.
• Adaptability to change and teamwork supportiveness.

Learning ability

• Adaptability to new ideas, knowledge and skills.
• Use of own initiative and work under supervision.

Other skills

• Confidentiality in handling information.
• Team leading qualities.
• Active pursuit of personal knowledge, skills and ability development.
• External interests not directly related to the job scope.

Equalities and diversity

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. Appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed if they indicate they wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Reasonable adjustments may be requested at any stage of the recruitment process. Please notify the recruitment services team as soon as possible.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

Offers are provisional pending a satisfactory DBS check if the role is identified as controlled or regulated activity. Enhanced Disclosure cost £55.38; Standard Disclosure cost £27.38. This cost is not applicable to a volunteer post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in normal duties; therefore Disclosure to the DBS is required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.