Job summary
- Main area
- Mechanical Craftsperson
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6191334-APR24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical)
Band 4
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are seeking to employ fully qualified Mechanical Craftspersons to join a busy estates maintenance department to work on all trust sites as required.
The ideal candidates will be competent in their core trade but also be trained to a multi skilled level.
Experience in a Hospital or other large and complex buildings would be desirable.
Main duties of the job
To efficiently maintain and provide a reliable Engineering, building and grounds services at St Richards Hospital and other sites. Performs work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine. Responsible for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of plant and equipment.
Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital works across the hospital as directed by management, ensuring compliance with hospital safety standards and procedures.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Mechanical Craftsperson will be employed on work Appropriate to their core skills. They will however be expected to perform in areas where deemed competent and suitably trained to multiskilled level, with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable them to work independently or together with other trades.
A Technical knowledge and understanding of the following core skill areas are required: -
- Sewage and waste disposal.
- Air Conditioning and ventilation.
- Boilers, steam and low-pressure hot water, gas fired.
- Cole water storage tanks.
- Compressed air plant services and services.
- Domestic hot water services and water softeners
For full description please refer to attached job description & person specification
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- City and Guilds plus relevant experience demonstrating knowledge at a level equivalent to level 3
- Completion of a recognised mechanical/plumbing trade apprenticeship and experience in a similar technical discipline
- Plumbing/Mechanical NVQ level 3 Plus relevant experience
Desirable criteria
- CP Medical Gases
- CP Water Hygiene
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of all aspects of mechanical and building services.
- Experience of working on large complex systems
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills at all levels able to communicate highly technical information
- Computer literate experience of Word and Excel
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jacob Green
- Job title
- Mechanical Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
08:00-16:00
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