Mechanical Craftsperson

Derbyshirehealthcareft; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Mechanical Craftsperson to support the Estates Team. The role focuses on mechanical PPM, minor works and day-to-day reactive maintenance to ensure patient areas meet high care standards.

The post requires a C&G Level 3 mechanical/plumbing qualification, ability to fault-find, and strong organisational skills. Driving license and experience in healthcare are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must hold a mechanical/plumbing certificate to a minimum of C&G Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience within a healthcare environment.
• Experience managing workloads and prioritising tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an Estates service that is compliant with mandatory and statutory requirements.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance.
• Perform multiskilled mechanical/plumbing tasks (TMV servicing, WC repairs, lighting repairs).
• Undertake grounds, decoration and drainage tasks as required.
• Adhere to Health and Safety regulations including Infection Control and COSHH.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Education

C&G Level 3 mechanical/plumbing certificate

Tools

CAFM handheld technology

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our established and dedicated Estates Team on a part time basis. In this role you will contribute to ensuring that DHCFT delivers a high-quality service which meets the needs of all our patients and families in line with the DHCFT strategy. The Estates Department is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Mechanical Craftsperson to assist with mechanical PPM, minor works and day to day reactive maintenance. The mechanical programme is critical to achieving a suitable patient environment for all wards and departments to deliver the highest level of care.

Main duties of the job

o Responsible for the operational delivery of a mandatory and statutory compliant Estates service in the areas listed below. This list is not exhaustive.

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Reactive Maintenance

Multiskilled basic electrical/plumbing tasks - TMV Servicing, WC repairs, Lighting Repairs, Etc

Grounds and Gardens Tasks

Painting & Decorating Tasks

Drainage/blockages

Health and Safety Regulations including:

Infection Control measures

Operation of technical machinery

COSHH

Work with tools and equipment on a wide range of materials.

o Work closely with the Estates Officers in formulating an integrated annual plan that meets the business objectives and is consistent with the Trust's objectives.

o Responsible for carrying out works to drawings/specifications and are delivered in line with detailed timescales, project plans and are in accordance with purchase orders.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the Trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a mechanical/plumbing certificate to a minimum of C&G Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Skills

• Have the ability to carry out problem solving/fault finding on all aspects of mechanical/plumbing
• Will require good communication skills to ensure that technical detail is effectively communicated to non-technical audiences
• Have the ability to work autonomously, be well-organised, with high attention to detail and able to prioritise their own workload

Knowledge and Experience

• Hold experience of managing workloads, prioritizing them as required
• Have experience of using handheld CAFM technology
• Previous experience within healthcare environment

Driving License

• Valid UK Driving Licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 name

£28,392 to £31,157 a yearper annum, pro rota