Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

Children's Hospice South West; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Travel discounts

Blue light discounts

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a resourceful multi-skilled operative to join the North Manchester General site. You will support and resolve a wide range of estates issues, helping visitors, staff and patients experience a smooth, safe environment.

You will work across electrical, mechanical, carpentry and general services, with on-site training and pathways for progression; DBS checks apply and NHS pension and staff benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High education standards and hands-on estates maintenance experience.
• Desirable electrical, mechanical, or building services qualifications.
• Willingness to work across hazardous hospital environments and comply with safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on hospital equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical, mechanical, carpentry and related systems.
• Prioritise workload to ensure a safe and compliant hospital environment.

Skills

Driving Licence

Manual Handling Training

First Aid Training

Education

NVQ Level 3/ ONC in relevant Engineering subject

City and Guilds Level 3 in Building Services Engineering

18th Edition

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a resourceful and energetic multi skilled operative to join our expanding team. Come and join us at North Manchester General where you will enjoy a role which can showcase your expertise and knowledge in an ever-changing environment.

With one of the most varied roles with the hospital, you be on hand to help support and fix issues across the site, making sure that visitors, workers, and patients all receive the same great experience.

No day will ever be the same with some analysis to resolve technical issues included, you'll be able to use your skills liaising with all types of stakeholders and clinical staff to support the running of a busy hospital.

With benefits to NHS pension scheme, travel discounts and blue light discounts, a great opportunity to work at the NHS biggest trust awaits you.

Main duties of the job

Each day will bring a new duty and test your knowledge. You will undertake robust estates maintenance and repair works on hospital equipment which will include installation of electrical, mechanical, carpentry, landscaping and constructive service and hardware. You will have the basic skills that the properties are maintained in accordance with the service level agreements and to the appropriate quality and standards expected.

You will use your knowledge and experience to prioritise your workload to affect change within the hospital to build a safe environment for clients, visitors, and staff. The multi skilled demands of the role will include carrying out planned preventative maintenance, and reactive maintenance and repair of mechanical systems as well as being trained on new systems.

You will ensure the safe and responsible use and manual handling of equipment, whilst working in potentially hazardous environments (switch/plant rooms and workshop) and/or environmental conditions (confined spaces, heat, cold, wet, and dirty) observing H&S and Codes of Practice

There is plenty of scope for progression and up-skilling your current knowledge with on-site training and courses that will expand your comprehension of the role. You will be part of a team who will welcome a start of the art, leading edge hospital facility as NMGH is one of the health infrastructure plan (HIP) hospitals to be redeveloped.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with BarredLists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good education standard
• 18th Edition

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3/ ONC in relevant Engineering subject
• City and Guilds Level 3 in relevant Building Services Engineering or significant equivalent experience
• Manual Handling Training
• First Aid Trained
• Full Clean Valid Driving ...