Maintenance Craftsperson ‐ Mechanical

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Luton is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the effective running of building engineering services. The role includes diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and supervising maintenance staff. Candidates must have a mechanical qualification and experience in the maintenance sector. The position offers a supportive work environment within a large NHS Trust.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training and development

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Time served (or equivalent experience) as a mechanical fitter or plumber.
• Thorough experience in maintenance or service industries.

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose and rectify faults on mechanical services and plant.
• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance.
• Supervise Maintenance Assistants.

Skills

Mechanical services maintenance

Diagnosis and repair

Team supervision

Education

Relevant mechanical qualification

Job description

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and responsive maintenance service to all of the Trust's properties; to diagnose and repair faults and to maintain, by application of craft skills, the building engineering services, plant and equipment.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of mechanical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to: steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, ward equipment, decontamination equipment.
• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder.
• Fabricate, assemble, erect, install and commission new work, associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.
• Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.
• Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.
• The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc.
• Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate.
• Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants.
• Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trust's Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices.
• Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures.
• Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department.
• Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures.
• Participate in the on-call arrangements providing 24 hour cover to the hospital.
• To have the ability to carry out minor duties of other trades when required such as electrical, building and carpentry.

Qualifications:

• Time served (or have equivalent experience) mechanical fitter or plumber
• Have an appropriate qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline
• Thorough experience in the maintenance or service industries

We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.