Job summary
- Main area
- Estates
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (pa, pro rata for part time)
- Job ref
- 152-S023.24A
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wareham Hub
- Town
- Wareham
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 R&R Payment plus On Call paid monthly at 4.5% Salary
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Maintenance Worker Mechanical
Band 4
The 5 July 2023 marked 75 years of the National Health Service. The founding principles remain as relevant, and valued, today as they were 75 years ago. Why not join us and make a difference to be Better Every Day.
Job overview
Maintenance Worker (Mechanical) Band 4
On a daily basis carry out multi skilled engineering tasks that would predominately be mechanical but would include gas systems, refrigeration, electrical, drainage and basic building in any Trust premises and be exposed to occupational hazards pertaining from these elements.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team within the Estates Department and to support and promote the provision of a reliable, high quality, flexible, proactive customer orientated service that will support the Trust in undertaking its core business. To help ensure that the Trust is able to provide a well-maintained, clean, safe, accessible and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.
When visiting Mental Health units allowances must be made for the clients condition with regards to their level of disability, i.e. at all times in these properties act in a kind, caring and positive manner, be prepared to take a calm and sympathetic approach when faced with difficult or confrontational clients.
At all times when working in Mental Health units you are responsible for ensuring that all tools and equipment are used in a conscientious manner.
A recognised training course in Plumbing must be attended in order to meet the needs of this job role together with an up to date training matrix completion.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact [email protected] to access the support.
Person specification
Recognised qualification
Essential criteria
- Experience of engineering in a maintenance or service environment
- Problem solving skills and flexibility to ensure an efficient service
Desirable criteria
- Ability to plan, facilitate and evaluate activities to meet Departmental needs and objectives
Electrical safe isolation
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
Desirable criteria
- Completed a relevant recognised Maintenance training scheme or an appropriate level City & Guilds certificate / NVQ in a suitable trade or demonstrate equivalent level of experience
Unvented
Essential criteria
- Ability to plan, facilitate and evaluate activities to meet Departmental needs and objectives
Desirable criteria
- Ability to plan, facilitate and evaluate activities to meet Departmental needs and objectives
Unvented hot water cylinders
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
Desirable criteria
- Experience of engineering in a healthcare maintenance or equivalent service in a healthcare environment
Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the Water Industry Approved Plumber Scheme (WIAPS) (WRAS) NVQ or Gas Safe registered
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Terry Cole
- Job title
- Estates Officer mechanical
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07771 825769
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