Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical)

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE); South Shields; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Centre (SRH)

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare Co-ordinator access

Job summary

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE) is seeking a maintenance craftsperson (Mechanical) to join the CHoICE Facilities Services team. The role focuses on maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment across our NHS Trust facilities, including large-scale systems such as AHUs, LTHW, steam, and BMS control.

You will hold City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or an equivalent apprenticeship, with a flexible approach to on-call duties and overtime.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent is essential.
• Completion of a formally recognised, relevant apprenticeship is required.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and mechanical/plumbing systems is needed in NHS settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical plant and equipment across facilities.
• Operate and maintain large-scale mechanical systems (AHUs, LTHW, steam, pressure, medical gas, refrigeration, BMS).
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to CFS staff and contractors.
• Be prepared to participate in the on-call rota and overtime when needed.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Initiative

Supervision

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Apprenticeship completion

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated maintenance craftsperson (Mechanical) to join a team of engineering craftsperson responsible for the maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment at buildings maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services. The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Competent Person (CP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multiple engineer services and support CHoICE to meet its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing partners.

As part of the role, the post holder will be required to be flexible and have a wide ranging knowledge of mechanical systems to ensure maintenance, repair and installation activities can be completed in the most efficient and effective manner whilst providing the best possible services. As part of a highly diverse role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to operate and maintain large scale mechanical system which includes: AHUs, LTHW systems, steam plant, pressure systems, medical gas system, refrigeration plant and BMS control.

The role will also require participation within the current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.

All applicants must have a positive, friendly and co-operative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet the service needs of the Trust. The role will require the applicant to use their own initiative when undertaking a range of problem-solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory outcome whilst adapting to the changing demands of the role. Furthermore, the post holder will be required to provide technical advice, guidance and where necessary supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike.

Successful applicants will need to have a knowledge of electrical systems with a detailed knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems typically found within an NHS Trust. Completion of a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent is essential as well as the completion of a formally recognised, relevant and accredited apprenticeship.

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible.

We provide a range of benefits including

• Fitness Centre (SRH)
• cycle to work scheme
• access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

The base salary is £34,216 -£41,658. However, as the role will require the participation within an on call rota, shift rota and require the completion of overtime (call outs / planned / Emergency) additional monetary rewards will be generated as part of the role.