Band 3 Maintenance Assistant

jobs24.co.uk; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dedicated maintenance worker to join their team. This role involves performing routine maintenance and minor repairs, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. You will work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, using various tools and equipment while also participating in training for new practices and procedures. The organization is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all staff, offering flexible working options and opportunities for personal and career development. Join a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth!

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
• Liaise with supervisors about equipment failures.

Skills

Routine maintenance

Repair work

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Physical coordination

Education

Basic training in maintenance

Tools

Computerized stock control system

Hand tools

Job description

The post holder will be expected to perform a wide range of duties covering all aspects of maintenance applicable to the role. They will be required to carry out necessary repair works. The post holder will liaise with clinical and non-clinical teams when carrying out work to ensure patient and staff safety and that infection control is not compromised.

Perform unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not require the attention of a fully qualified craftsperson, related to their training.

Learn minor repair work related to other trades (to be agreed) as required.

Use all relevant tools safely and responsibly.

To undertake basic training for new practices, procedures, and equipment.

To assist colleagues on new work and repairs.

To perform other routine tasks including labouring as and when required.

To carry out all duties of Store person when requested, using a computerised stock control system.

Main duties of the job

Communication and Relationship skills

To liaise with the Mechanical Supervisor regarding plant or equipment failures, or deviations to regulations, and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.

At all times when on duty, to carry Trust communication devices such as mobile telephones, two-way radios or pagers to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.

To receive and communicate technical and non-technical information to a range of staff.

Analytical and Judgement skills

To assist colleagues on new work and repairs.

To assist where necessary, in the maintenance of hospital installations.

To carry out PPM checks on an ongoing monthly basis, reporting all defects.

To perform routine tasks including labouring as and when required.

Diagnose problems safely and make decisions to carry out repairs/maintenance. This may include considering a range of options.

Planning and Organising skills

To undertake all work activities as requested by the Mechanical Supervisor/Estates Officer.

To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.

Physical Skills

Will use a range of tools and equipment, some of which require accuracy and hand/eye coordination.

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

1. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
2. Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions and thrives in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture that empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.