Multi skilled Maintenance Craftsperson - Higher level - Plumber

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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-A

Site Burnley General Hospital Town Burnley Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/08/:59

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job overview We require a fully qualified Plumber. You should be qualified to City and Guilds Advanced standard or equivalent NVQ level 3 and have served a recognised apprenticeship or undergone modern training to an equivalent standard.

The post holder will hold the necessary maintenance skills to ensure the safe and continuous operation of mechanical and electrical engineering services and building plant. As an integral member of the Maintenance team should be able to demonstrate leadership skills. This will involve planning, organising activities and working across trade groups and contractors staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service, which is responsive to the users needs.

The post holder would be employed on work appropriate to their core tradecraft skill and hold/attain multi skill competence across a range of complex technical engineering and building skill areas within Maintenance.

The post holder should be able to demonstrate assessed competence and be willing to undertake training in order to achieve the above.

Main duties of the job Working as part of the Maintenance team, principally working on Mechanical services covering heating systems, pipework and pumps, air handling units, ventilation units, plate heat exchangers. Knowledge of steam heated calorifiers for heating and hot water

It is desirable that you have a good range of maintenance experience including a good knowledge of legionella control & prevention.

Have the ability to interpret technical mechanical detailed manuals, undertake complex fault diagnose 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 others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.

A full driving licence is essential.

The successful applicant may be required to join our emergency cover rota after a probationary period, which may involve working unsocial hours on occasion

Working for our organisation At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Please note, although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, it will transfer to OneLSC a Corporate Collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust on 1.11.24. There are no plans to change the location of the role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities To carry out maintenance work within a safe environment and to a high quality across the full range of Engineering services, plant, equipment, and building fabric which will involve the use of fine hand instrumentation and calibration of equipment.

Have the ability to interpret technical detailed manuals, undertake complex fault diagnose using cause effect analysis, repair and test complex Trust Engineering installations, plant and equipment and building elements. This includes Environmental Building Management Systems, Lifts, Plumbing, glazing, Steam and LPHW and CW Systems , Ventilation /AC systems, Laundry and Catering Equipment, Fire systems , Gas systems. Assist in commissioning, problem solve new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.

Plan and organise the maintenance work associated with the post holders responsibilities.

Work within the Facilities Managements Information System and to adhere to all managerial requirements.

Maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices.

Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Maintenance Department.

Supervise, communicate and develop Maintenance support workers and assess/evaluate the quality of the work.

The post holder shall support the provision of professional supervision, induction training of new starters, Apprentices and other Maintenance staff as part of a Personal Development Programme.

Carry out building fabric installation improvement works.

Drive Trust vehicles to assist in the collection and delivery of maintenance items and service delivery in accordance with the Trust Transport Policy

Undertake training where necessary and to learn new techniques across a range of core trade areas.

To support, advise and action Policy and Safe Working Procedures.

Be an active member of the Hospital Fire and Major Incident Team

Assist in the Statutory testing programme to ensure compliance with current legislation.

To work in potentially hazardous areas, confined spaces and contaminated equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage all in accordance with the Trust and Department -Health and Safety Policies and Safe Working Procedures.

To report any building, plant and equipment failures and request in writing for the supply of goods or services taking reference to Maintenance manuals, manufacturers data etc.

The post holder shall assist in the maintenance of stock levels.

To liaise with Wards and Department staff to ensure the requested complex and routine work is specified correctly to meet the users needs, provided efficiently and completed within the agreed priority response periods.

The post holder shall promptly respond to unpredictable incidents and emergency requests received via Hospital Bleep and or mobile communications.

To assist in site based surveys, including the reporting of defects. The post holder shall also assist in ensuring the full utilisation of the Building Management System.

Person specification Education

• • Attained a recognised City and Guilds Advanced Craft certified qualification or equivalent plus significant post apprenticeship experience
• • NVQ level 3 maintenance engineering or equivalent
• • Be willing and able to participate in an ongoing training development programme within NHS Maintenance services
• • Hold a current UK driving licence.
• • Attained or working towards a recognised BTEC/HNC recognised qualification or equivalent
• • Completed and hold a recognised and certified Supervisory /Leadership/Management qualification
• • Relevant accredited NVQ and NHS Technical Qualifications

Experience

• • Be able to demonstrate competence in the required range of technical aspects applicable to the post
• • Demonstrate a minimum of twelve months previous experience in a maintenance craft role within a large site environment having completed a recognised building/engineering apprenticeship.
• • Proven ability to understand detailed procedures ,concentrate and understand technical drawings and diagrams and diagnose technical faults
• • Be able to demonstrate an ability to manage priorities under pressure
• • Be able to problem solve and rectify faults to fit for purpose standards
• • Be able to demonstrate an ability to manage priorities under pressure
• • Be able to demonstrate some continued training across traditional trade groups

Communication

• • Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen effectively
• • Ability to relate to people at all levels within and beyond the Trust

Flexibility

• • Demonstrate ability to cover in the department and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked
• • Proven ability to adapt to change
• • Proven ability to work in a team, be supportive of team members

Learning ability

• • Proven ability to adapt to new ideas, knowledge and skills
• • Develop the ability to use own initiative and work under supervision

Other skills

• • Proven ability to keep information confidential
• • Demonstrable team leading qualities
• • Actively seeks to develop their own knowledge, skills and ability
• • Have external interests outside of the scope of the job

Dear Potential Applicant,

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
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