Estates Mechanical Operative

National health service; Oxford; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Overtime allowance

On-call allowance

NHS Pension

Résumé du poste

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 3 Mechanical Trades operative to support and undertake maintenance across trust sites. The role demands compliance with HTMs, safety standards and timely completion of job dockets and timesheets.

You will contribute to Planned Preventative Maintenance, including Heating, Ventilation and Medical Gas systems, and liaise with the Estates Operations Manager. The post offers a pro rata salary and on-call allowances.

Qualifications

• NC/HNC/HND in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Full Driving Licence.
• Trained in Health & Safety, i.e. First Aid, NEBOSH, IOSH, etc.
• Experience across HTM's, HTM's acting as CP or AP, and knowledge of ventilation/medical gas systems.

Responsabilités

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, including heating and ventilation systems and medical gas PPMs.
• Work within HTMs, HBNs and Estates policies; ensure safety compliance.
• Complete job dockets and timesheets and document labour control paperwork.
• Support maintenance programmes and respond to urgent requests in conjunction with Estates Ops Manager/Mechanical Team Leader.

Connaissances

Independent work

Work under pressure

Operational safety judgements

Proactive

Team player

Formation

NC/HNC/HND in Mechanical/Building Services Eng

Full Driving Licence

Outils

Ventilation systems knowledge

Medical gases knowledge

Description du poste

Job summaryThis role is Band 3 plus RRP, Overtime & On-call allowance available. 37.5 hours per week.The primary purpose of this role is to professionally support and undertake Mechanical trades operations and maintenance work across the Trust's sites as directed by line management. This includes activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards, policies and procedures. Assist with the management and implementation of the planned engineering/building maintenance programmes for the Trust to ensure compliance with key standards, both legislative and performance related (as defined through Service Level Agreement) - also meeting where necessary the requirements of the NHSLA.Main duties of the jobEF15QPTo work in accordance with the requirements of HTM's, HBN's, Model Specifications, relevant Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice, British Standards and Trust Policies and Procedures.Actively participate in the operation of the Trusts
labour control scheme by working within the scheme including completion of all paperwork required of the scheme (including completion of all job dockets and time sheets).Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, to include Heating and Ventilation system, Medical Gas PPM's and maintenanceAbility to prioritise changing workloads and to act pro-actively to address work requests in conjunction with Estates Operations Manager/Mechanical Team Leader.Ability to understand maintenance policies.To assist other trades as required.Ability to work in unpleasant situations or environments.Ability to concentrate for several long periods to carry out required tasks and address any paperwork required for task.May occasionally be required to assist works in areas of uncontrolled hazardous i.e., steam leak, bodily fluids and raw sewage.Ability to carry out works in areas requiring emotional sensitivity e.g., mortuary, children's ward, general wards and ITU.Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade.Ability to process own timesheets and job docketsAt all times to carry Trust communication device (two-way radio, mobile phones) to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.About usOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - IssuuOur values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery,
improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.DetailsDate posted23 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary
EssentialNC/HNC/HND in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experienceFull Driving LicenceDesirableTrained in Health & Safety, i.e. First Aid, NEBOSH, IOSH, etcExperience across several of the HTM's acting as either a CP or APKnowledge of Ventilation systems or medical gases.
Knowledge and Experience
EssentialKnowledge of maintenance methodologiesExperience of working within and developing a 'safe system of work'DesirableExperience in working in a similar roleGood knowledge of energy efficient working practices within engineeringKnowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific legislationKnowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment or prepared to work towards gaining
Specific Skills
EssentialAble to work independently and exercise a high degree of professional judgementAbility to work under pressureAbility to make sound judgements with regard to operational safety when in lone worker situation or when put under pressure by the situation or other workersProactive, self-motivatedTeam workerDesirableAbility to carry out mechanical and/or electrical related repair works to building services installationsAbility to carry out non-licenced asbestos workHighly organised
Physical Skills
EssentialAble to use small tools and carry out fine adjustments to building services on a regular basisAble to carry out routine and emergency maintenance on engineering and building systems on a routine basisWork within clinical areas in close vicinity to patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
EssentialNC/HNC/HND in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experienceFull Driving LicenceDesirableTrained in Health & Safety, i.e. First Aid, NEBOSH, IOSH, etcExperience across several of the HTM's acting as either a CP or APKnowledge of Ventilation systems or medical gases.
Knowledge and Experience
EssentialKnowledge of maintenance methodologiesExperience of working within and developing a 'safe system of work'DesirableExperience in working in a similar roleGood knowledge of energy efficient working practices within engineeringKnowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific legislationKnowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment or prepared to work towards gaining
Specific Skills
EssentialAble to work independently and exercise a high degree of professional judgementAbility to work under pressureAbility to make sound judgements with regard to operational safety when in lone worker situation or when put under pressure by the situation or other workersProactive, self-motivatedTeam workerDesirableAbility to carry out mechanical and/or electrical related repair works to building services installationsAbility to carry out non-licenced asbestos workHighly organised
Physical Skills
EssentialAble to use small tools and carry out fine adjustments to building services on a regular basisAble to carry out routine and emergency maintenance on engineering and building systems on a routine basisWork within clinical areas in close vicinity to and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressJohn Radcliffe HospitalHeadley WayHeadington, OxfordOX3 9DUUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressJohn Radcliffe HospitalHeadley WayHeadington, OxfordOX3 9DUUnited KingdomEmployer's website
25,760 to 27,476 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number321-CORP- -B3Job locationsJohn Radcliffe HospitalHeadley WayHeadington, OxfordOX3 9DUUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities.This role is full time 37.5 hours per week.You will be given all the support you need to steer the department to be an always improving team that is delivering, performing and operating a safe and compliant estate and environment.In return for your hard work & commitment we will offer you:A competitive salary of 24,937 - 26,598 pa pro rata;Access to an industry leading pension scheme where your employer pays in 20.3%!A raft of local and national discounts across travel, shopping, insurance, holidays and many moreAn environment that challenges you but supports your efforts and developmentPerson Specification