Band 4 Maintenance Craftsperson (mechanical)

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Band 4 Maintenance Craftsperson to handle maintenance, repairs, and improvements across the Trust. The role requires significant experience in mechanical fault finding and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a recognized apprenticeship and experience in hospital maintenance. This position offers an annual salary between £33,094 and £36,195, reflecting the Trust's commitment to providing competitive compensation and career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in maintenance.
• Hospital maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Calibration and fault finding on engineering plant and equipment.
• Participate in emergency on-call rota.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Knowledge of building services

Able to read engineering drawings

Mechanical distribution and installation

Knowledge of plumbing services

Education

Recognised & registered apprenticeship with City & Guilds or equivalent

Relevant mechanical qualification

Job description

Band 4 Maintenance Craftsperson (mechanical)

Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment (Low Pressure Hot Water Systems, General Air Conditioning Controls and Systems, Steam Raising Plant and associated equipment, Steam Sterilisers, Medical Gas Pipe Systems and Natural Gas Systems).

The post-holder will be required to work a split shift system and to participate in the out of hours emergency on-call rota.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

See the attached job description for more detailed information on the main responsibilities of this role

Person Specification

World Class Values

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values

Qualifications

• Recognised & registered apprenticeship with City & Guilds or equivalent
• Relevant mechanical qualification would be an advantage

Experience

• Significant experience in maintenance
• Hospital maintenance experience

Skills

• Mechanical fault finding
• Knowledge of building services
• Able to read engineering drawings
• Mechanical distribution and installation
• Knowledge of plumbing services

Personal Qualities

• Good team player
• Willing to adopt new technologies
• Flexible and responsible

Other

• Willing to participate in out-of-hours on-call
• Willing to undertake overtime

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£33,094 to £36,195 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS