Maintenance Assistantt

Serco Limited; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for a Maintenance Assistant at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. The role involves performing planned and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and working alongside a multi-skilled team. Ideal candidates will have strong decision-making abilities and experience in a maintenance role. Full-time hours with a competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Contributory pension scheme

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across various retailers

Charity support with paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or technical roles preferred.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations is important.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance services.
• Work as part of a multi-skilled team.
• Perform routine monitoring of systems for safety.

Skills

Understanding Performance Management System

Ability to work unsociable hours

Judgment for work priorities

Maintaining good condition of tools

Contributing to departmental efficiency

Job description

Overview

Location: James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

Role: Maintenance Assistant

Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Monday – Friday 07:00 – 15:00

Salary: £13,299.00 plus Serco benefits.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive services to the estates systems on the site, undertake minor improvement and minor capital works as directed by Estates management. The Maintenance Assistant (Higher Level) shift will be responsible for minor repair and routine maintenance work on identified plant and equipment.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with a computerised programme, recording actions and times taken (e.g., ward-based furniture such as beds, and wet cell battery maintenance).
• Carry out tasks and duties associated with reactive maintenance of the site (e.g., electrical isolation up to competency level).
• Work as part of a multi-skilled team providing an efficient estates service.
• Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ensure that requests and breakdowns are dealt with effectively and efficiently.
• Carry out all types of mechanical, electrical, building and/or grounds maintenance as requested and within competence levels.
• Undertake supervised routine maintenance and minor repair works that do not justify the attention of a fully qualified technician.
• Undertake minor unsupervised repair work within trained skill set capabilities and as directed.
• Perform quarterly and annual maintenance routines to firefighting equipment.
• Perform routine monitoring of domestic hot and cold-water systems, recording distribution and return temperatures in line with current guidance.
• Learn and appreciate skills of assistants in other trades as required.
• Use of relevant hand tools and equipment; demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop safety practices.
• Perform other unskilled routine works, including labouring as needed.
• Perform routine monitoring of ventilation and air conditioning systems with specific regard for legionella prevention and filter integrity.
• Perform weekly safety and performance tests on bench top sterilizers.
• Produce emergency lighting reports from BMS and implement corrective action as required.
• Complete routine monitoring of hydrotherapy pool plants, steam raising, chilled water and preparing chemicals for dosing plants, and recording plant performance.
• Perform routine maintenance/inspection and testing of thermostatic mixing valves (TMV), replacing cartridges and strainer elements as required.
• Undertake routine performance monitoring of RO plants and general water treatment systems.
• Routine inspection and repairs to patient call and entertainment systems.
• Undertake training when required, specific to job role (e.g., Competent Person Appointment).

What you’ll need to do the role

• Understanding the importance of the Performance Management System
• Completing tasks within the PMS rectification time to avoid penalties
• Working to challenging completion times
• Required to work unsociable hours
• Working around potentially vulnerable patients and/or members of the public
• Work patterns are often disrupted; judgment is required to determine work priorities
• Will be required to determine their own decisions and when unsupervised; they will experience lone working
• Delegated work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with instructions
• Work is carried out in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe systems of work
• Department tools and personal equipment in the jobholder’s care are maintained in good condition
• All relevant records are maintained up to date and in accordance with department policies
• The correct and careful use of all equipment used in the day-to-day duties of the job holder
• Ensuring that the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Policy is observed
• Awareness of how maintained equipment impacts on the patient experience
• Contribute to the department’s running efficiency by suggesting improvements to the service as appropriate
• Contribute proactively and positively to maintain a suitable working environment

Why Serco?

Meaningful and vital work: Working within a Hospital at Serco means you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that patients continue to receive the support that they need 24/7.

A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support a hospital and we’re big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, progress into team management or move into operations, you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.

Great people: Hospitals are busy places and you will interact with staff, patients, visitors and your supportive team. You will be a significant part of the hospital.

What we offer

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free through our Payroll Giving Scheme