Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical)

Bolton Nhs Foundation Trust; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust's Integrated Facilities Management arm seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson to join the Estates team on a permanent basis. The role covers reactive and emergency repairs to hospital infrastructure, and maintenance of engineering/plumbing systems across clinical areas.

Responsibilities include liaising with the Planning and Scheduling Manager, transporting materials to worksites, and performing minor installations to support safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repairs of building infrastructure
• Knowledge of engineering/plumbing systems and regulations
• Ability to work in hospital environments with safety considerations

Responsibilities

• Undertake reactive and emergency repairs to building infrastructure
• Liaise with Planning and Scheduling Manager for repairs and materials
• Construct and install minor works for upgrades to support services
• Move equipment and materials to worksites as directed
• Work in operating theatres, mortuaries, laboratories or patient areas with safety in mind

Skills

Maintenance

Fault finding

Repair work

Engineering knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship/NVQ III Plumbing or Engineering

Tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for aMechanical Maintenance Craftsers per onto join our Estates team on a permanent basis.This position is well-suited to a confident, hardworking person who is looking to gain experience in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will be skilled in maintenance, fault finding, test and repair work on a wide range of engineering/ plumbing services and equipment. This role is subject to StandardDBS disclosure. Job Role:

• Undertake essential reactive, and emergency repair work, alterations and general maintenance to the building infrastructure using specialist knowledge of engineering and or plumbing equipment and infrastructure
• Liaise with the Planning and Scheduling Manager and/or Estates Officer with regards to Engineering / Plumbing repairs and maintenance, and to request the supply of appropriate materials
• Construct, assemble, erect, and install minor works for the upgrade and alteration, and alterations to assist the maintenance and development of services. Ensuring the provision of a safe, secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors

Job Role:

• Arrange transport of equipment, materials, and tools from the workshop, or stores to a point of work identified by their supervisor.
• Daily duties will involve the frequent movement of heavy items of materials and equipment (in excess of 15Kg) with, or without lifting aids in accordance with the guidance provided within the Trust's 'Lifting and Handling Training Manual'.
• Duties will involve working within areas such as operating theatres, mortuaries, laboratories, or patient diagnostic areas where local policies must be adhered to. In addition, duties will be undertaken within clinical environments which may involve witnessing patients in various stages of their illness / recovery. Works undertaken in such areas must be sensitive to the patient's condition, whilst working in a safe and secure working environment
  'Time served' apprentice, NVQ III or City & Guild Level 3 in Plumbing or engineering
• In depth knowledge of all relevant legislation and technical guidance
• Ability to work unassisted in varying technical environments whilst complying with Health and Safety/ environmental regulations and standards
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Able to participate in outside of normal hours on call rota
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical and/ or plumbing systems
  'Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.

Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.