Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of working within an NHS, healthcare or similarly complex operational environment
• Experience of supervising, supporting or providing practical guidance to Maintenance Assistants, apprentices or less experienced staff
• Experience of using electronic maintenance management/CAFM systems or similar electronic work recording systems
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance/Estates team
• Experience of working within a customer-focused repairs and maintenance service
• Experience of working in accordance with Health & Safety requirements, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work
• Experience of working independently, assessing defects and determining appropriate repair or remedial actions within own competence
• Experience of undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and completing associated maintenance and compliance records
• Experience of undertaking Water Safety maintenance activities on domestic hot and cold water systems in an NHS setting
• Experience of fault finding, maintenance and repair of mechanical building services, including domestic hot and cold water systems, heating systems, pumps, valves and associated plant
• Significant experience of planned and reactive mechanical maintenance within a building services environment

Education/Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Recognised apprenticeship or craft qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing or Building Services Engineering, e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• Relevant recognised training or qualification in Water Safety/Legionella control and maintenance

Desirable criteria

• Training/qualification in microbiological water sampling
• Relevant Competent Person training in Water Safety, Ventilation/HVAC and/or Pressure Systems
• GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) or above in Maths
• GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) or above in English

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: