Mechanical Engineer

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Excellent pension (NHS)

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Maintenance Craftsperson based in Colchester, Essex. The role is plumbing biased with broad building trades duties, supporting routine and non-routine repair, maintenance and operation of building services across Trust premises.

You will input data into computer-based systems, work with management, nursing and contractors to ensure reliable plant, equipment and fabric.

Qualifications

• Plumbing
• General maintenance
• Electrical systems
• Diagnostics
• Health & safety

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, repair and maintenance on building fabric and mechanical/electrical plant and equipment.
• Participate in Planned Preventative Maintenance and complete worksheets/logbooks.
• Diagnose faults and repair mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems.
• Adhere to Health & Safety requirements and Trust policies.

Job description

Job Overview

Monday to Friday , 8am- 4pm, (30minutes unpaid break)

Job Overview

Monday to Friday , 8am- 4pm, (30minutes unpaid break)

Based at 16/17 Clough road, Colchester Essex, covering all of Essex.

This position is plumbing biased but the successful applicant will need to have skills in general building work.

As a Maintenance Craftsperson you will provide support services for the routine and/or non-routine repair, maintenance and operation of a wide range of building services, equipment and systems across the whole range of Buildings and equipment maintained by the Trust. The Maintenance Craftsperson will also perform a range of planned tasks, inputting data into computer based systems and liaise as necessary with Trust Management, nursing, other support staff and contractors to ensure optimal operation of all building services, plant and equipment.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out installation, repair and maintenance work on the building fabric and a wide range of mechanical/electrical building services plant and equipment in accordance with relevant Health Technical Memoranda, Water Bylaws, British Standards, Codes of Practice and Legislation.
• Actively participate in the operation of the Planned Preventative Maintenance system completing worksheets and logbooks relevant to those tasks.
• Undertake the full range of Maintenance Craftsperson duties, using hand and power tools and test equipment.
• Understand the workings, being able to diagnose and repair faults, of the mechanical and/or electrical/electronic and/or plumbing systems in buildings and properties belonging to the Trust.
• To adhere to Health & Safety requirements.
• To be aware of Trust Policy and Procedures.
• Awareness and understanding of effective risk assessing.

Working for our organisation

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.