Job summary
- Main area
- Estates & Maintenance
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-THQ1180724
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £22,383 pa or pa pro rata
- Closing
- 31/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 08/08/2024
Employer heading
Maintenance Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a maintenance assistant into our team at University Hospital Southampton Foundation NHS Trust.
The ideal candidate will gain experience working on the following systems.
• Air Handling Units & Ventilation Plant
• Electrical Systems such as lighting circuits/UPS
• Heating & Cooling systems
• Nurse-call Systems
• Softening plant
• Fire Systems
This is an entry-level role and has no formal experience or qualification requirements however, a general aptitude for physical and practical tasks is advantageous. Experience performing “DIY” activities such as home renovations or vehicle maintenance will give transferable skills, as would any other activity that involves use of basic hand tools.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities;
• Good communication skills
• Spatial Awareness & manual dexterity
• Ability to work physical tasks (Lifting, carrying etc)
• Working knowledge of basic hand-tools
• Keenness to develop their skill set and knowledge
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Typical Duties Include:
- Routine maintenance tasks such as component replacement, recording performance data and plant room inspections
- Working with contractors to deliver maintenance works
- Working under direction of trade & supervisory staff to undertake engineering repairs
- Co-ordinating materials and resources to ensure they are available when & where required
- Basic plumbing & electrical tasks
The role will include comprehensive training to allow effective delivery of the role. The right candidate will also find opportunities to undertake formal engineering qualifications to allow progression to higher roles such as electrician or mechanical fitter.
The Estates Maintenance department has a demonstrable track record in developing staff to enhance personal learning through training and promotional opportunities. Attractive benefits package including enrolment into the NHS pension scheme and access to discounts at a wide selection of retailers. Annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) starting at 35 days and rising to 41 days (after 10 years of service)
Core working hours are Mon – Fri 07:30 – 15:30 however you will be expected to participate in an out-of-hours roster that requires weekday working 1400 – 2200 approximately 1-weekday-in-10 and weekend working 0730 – 1530 approximately 1 weekend in 10.
For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- Knowledge & experience in building repairs.
- Base level of theoretical knowledge.
Desirable criteria
- Any City & Guilds Building services certificates.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Must have gained suitable maintenance experience. Able to demonstrate adequate working knowledge of various maintenance tasks and safe practices.
Desirable criteria
- Basis plumbing knowledge
- COSHH Regulations
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria
- Analytical problem solving with basic fault finding skills. Must be literate. Possess basic related trade related skills and good practice techniques.
Desirable criteria
- Customer awareness.
- Basic computer skills/awareness for email and PDA
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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
- Rui Rodrigues
- Job title
- Mechanical Supervisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
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