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Job summary

Main area
Estates and Facilities
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (0800-1600)
Job ref
346-EF-068-24-A
Employer
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Acklam Road Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/08/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust logo

Craftsperson (Mechanical) Plumber

NHS AfC: Band 5

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job overview

The main purpose of the role is to carry out a schedule of pre-planned maintenance works to comply with statutory and mandatory compliance regulations. You will also be carrying out reactive works as a part of our PPM programme.

You will be part of a small , busy team maintaining the Trusts properties in the Teesside areas using the Estates Transport where necessary. 

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Work is distributed using the MICAD and Zetasafe programs so an awareness of this type of system would be an advantage, but all relevent training will be given.

Main duties of the job

To provide an efficient and cost-effective maintenance and repair service to all properties owned or leased by the Trust.

Carry out installation and improvement works across all contracted sites, in accordance with organisational standards and national legislation.

To assist other trades and contractors, in accordance with service need.

To ensure that all tools, equipment and machinery used in the performance of duties are tested and maintained to meet current requirements at all times.

To ensure that work is undertaken at all times in accordance with Health and Safety requirements to ensure the environment remains safe for patients, staff, contractors and visitors to the Trust.

Participates in the Estates out of hours on-call service.

To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities.

To promote at all times a positive image of the Estates Department and the wider Trust.

Perform duties covering the maintenance and operation of equipment including statutory testing of safety devices and specialised plant.

Whilst on-call the post holder is required to demonstrate a high degree of cross trade flexibility beyond the boundaries of their core skills including electrical and building maintenance works supported with in-house training.

Working for our organisation

You will be working with a small engineering team based in Teesside. We regularly liaise with our building colleagues to assist each other where necessary to carry out our workloads.

Potentially you could be asked to work in the Durham or Scarborough area on a temporary basis should the need arise.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Successful completion of a recognised mechanical bias apprenticeship
  • NVQ Level 3 (mechanical bias) or equivalent and relevant qualification
  • Numeracy and Literacy to level 2

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Working knowledge of H&C water systems in complex properties
  • Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical plant including boilers and diesel engines
  • Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation
  • Good working knowledge of British Standards and ACOPs relevant to the trade
  • Understanding of associated trades and relationships
  • Ability to participate in the On-Call rota
  • To be able to manage time and prioritise appropriately
  • Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention detail
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in an NHS environment
  • Multi-skilled mechanical experience
  • Significant post apprenticeship experience
  • Working knowledge of Gas Safe legislation
  • Working knowledge of the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and behaviours
  • Able to use own initiative and work effectively as part of a team
  • Willingness to undertake semi-skilled and non-plumbing tasks as required
  • Willing to undertake further multi-skilled training
  • Committed to continued personal development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employer

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sam Miller
Job title
Engineering Supervisor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642 529643
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