Craftsperson Fire

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Bath is seeking a Maintenance Craftsperson Fire to ensure the safety and compliance of fire systems. This role involves performing maintenance checks and repairs on fire safety equipment, participating in an on-call rota, and assisting in various fire system projects. Candidates should have adequate technical training and knowledge in fire systems. The organization values wellbeing and offers comprehensive support for employee development.

Benefits

Comprehensive support for employee development

Wellbeing programs

Access to facilities including a pool

Qualifications

• Adequate technical knowledge and evidence of training.
• Knowledgeable in Fire Systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and test fire systems to ensure compliance.
• Assist in maintaining Fire Damper Systems and Emergency Lighting.
• Participate in the on-call rota.

Skills

Knowledgeable in Fire Systems

Technical knowledge and training

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Building/Fire Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Overview

Maintenance Craftsperson Fire: Work within the Estates Operational Team to provide a safe, appropriate and cost‑effective environment for effective healthcare delivery. Assist in delivering PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and a reactive maintenance service – including out‑of‑hours service – to the Trust in accordance with the Service Level Agreement so that the Trust’s engineering/building systems and equipment are maintained proactively or returned to safe and effective operation as soon as possible after a failure. Carry out repairs and remedial works on various aspects of the Trust’s Estates in accordance with statutory regulations and best practice; participate in the on‑call rota.

Main duties of the job

Fire Specific

• Maintenance of Fire System.
• Carry out testing to Fire Systems to ensure compliance.
• Identify faults based on experience and knowledge and identify remedial actions.
• Work closely with Estates Management to manage the Fire System effectively and safely in accordance with HTM.
• Assist in maintaining Fire Damper Systems, Fire Compartmentation, Fire Doors and Emergency Lighting Systems.
• Carry out maintenance checks and tests as required.
• Plan and follow schedules for testing, working with Multi‑Skilled Technicians within the Estates Operational Team.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other and our community. We value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment, celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• Adequate Technical knowledge and evidence of Training.

Desirable criteria

• Appropriate Mechanical / Electrical / Building / Fire Apprenticeship.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledgeable in Fire Systems.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a hospital environment or similar.

Working Environment

Essential criteria

• Work with minimum supervision.

Desirable criteria

• Be able to adapt to work as part of a Team.

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or who will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa such as those with graduate visas) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK.

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

• Craftsperson Fire (PDF, 320.6KB)
• Craftsperson Fire: Specification (PDF, 384.4KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Nicky Bonner
Job title: Estates Officer Operations
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07342074341
Additional information
Estates Building E9
Royal United Hospital Bath
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG