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Trosolwg o'r swydd

Our Estates team is for a dedicated maintenance assistant to join them in effective delivering of maintenance services to the mechanical services and assets that underpin the delivery of healthcare services. We offer a full time permanent role based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital with cross site duties to retained estates at Peterborough and Stamford & Rutland Hospital.

You will join a supportive and friendly team of professionals to which you will bring a broad range of skill sets to undertake basic fault finding and conduct routine maintenance to range of mechanical systems. 

No formal qualifications are essential, however a thorough understanding of mechanical systems are required along with an attention to detail. You will take pride in the highest standards of work.

You must possess good literacy skills and the ability to work on your own and work as part of the maintenance team to achieve shared goals.

You will interact with a variety of people including staff, service users and visitors and therefore must have excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate effectively with a range of people in care environment.

If you are looking to commence a career in estates and facilities services, we are willing to support and invest in you with a tailored career path and to build on your existing skill sets.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

You will carry out maintenance, inspection and non-routine repairs on a range of engineering plant and equipment. The plant and equipment includes, drains, low-pressure hot water systems, plumbing systems, pumps, ventilation plant and other mechanical systems.

You will assists maintenance craftsmen in technical aspects of their work including calorifier and boiler strip downs and cleaning and drain clearance.

You will carry out the work at the request of supervision or, in the absence of supervision, at the request of management and you will use your initiative to perform minor repairs or essential emergency work without being told provided it is safe to do so

You will comply with operational, technical and health & safety standards and procedures.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.