Maintenance Craftsperson - Mechanical - Band 4

Job overview

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) are seeking a number of highly motivated Estates Craftpersons (Mechanical/Plumbing Bias) who will be based in the Estates department at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. The post holder required to play a proactive part within the Estates Technical team to meet Trust objectives in a safe, cost effective, efficient manner in compliance with legislation and good practice.

There is no better time to join the team at ULHT, we are developing our operational estates team in order to support the Trust on its continuous development plan, our aims and ambitions are set high and we want you to be part of the developing journey with us. Have you got the ambition to make your hospital a better place for the community? Have you got the passion about engineering? Are you wanting to learn new skills and become a true rounded engineer with skills in which some areas are only specialist in the Healthcare, if this sounds like a challenge you are looking for then apply today.

We know you may be able to earn more elsewhere – but what we offer you is job security, stability, development, a strong team focused environment where you will feel a sense of belonging.  Although, better than all of that, is the chance to really give something back to the NHS with the skills, knowledge, experience and attributes you have to help us achieve outstanding care personally delivered.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure that maintenance activities are effectively recorded, signed and dated appropriately and evidence based.
• Support and encourage multi-disciplinary working.
• Encourage team working in all aspects of team focused department performance.
• Provide a role model for others to emulate, working alongside colleagues and exhibiting high standards of professional behaviour.
• Challenge traditional practice, seeking improved methods of task delivery which improve quality, safety and working practices.
• Carry out duties in a safe, clean and effective way in accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures, Legislative guidance, and best industry practice.
• Support the development of team roles through mentoring and shadowing, allowing the teams to learn from your skills.
• Maintain accurate records for reactive and planned activities.

Personal Skills/Qualities

• Excellent Communication Skills, Written and Verbal
• work on own initiative, to act independently and seek advice as necessary within the parameters of the expected work activities Able to plan, organise and manage own work activities.
• Comply with relevant policies, guidance and statutory regulations.
• Able to work to agreed timescales

Able to Drive and have a Valid full UK driving Licence or applicable UK approved Driving Licence

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As an Estates Craftperson you will report directly to the Estates Team Leader and provide effective maintenance support in the delivery of statutory, planned and reactive task completion for Estates Services across ULHT sites, supported by performance management arrangements. You will be encouraged to be proactive in team working, you will be supported as a team member and you will encourage team working, by providing the varied skills that support the department’s philosophy and flexible working.

You will be expected to have a sound engineering knowledge with the applicable skills to fulfil the requirements of the Job description. Training and development will be available to ensure your skills become transferable and developed upon for your personal progression and support the Trust needs.

ULHT operate three hospital sites, although the post will be site based there may be expectation to work across the Trust as and when required.

The post holder will be a member of the Estates maintenance team having a mix of skills and competencies who manage and operate complex technical systems and processes across the Trust, ensuring compliance with Trust standards, procedures and legislation.

The post holder will be appointed to named Competent person’s roles in keeping with requirements laid down in Hospital Technical Memorandums (HTM) and Health and Safety requirements.

You will be responsible for the delivery of maintenance activities, compliance information and remedial activities within your own area of expertise.

The post holder will be required to participate in the Estates & Facilities Directorate emergency on-call rota.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, motivate and be committed to the development of the department regarding training and Staff development.

Key Benefits:

• Up to 33 days annual leave per annum
• Very good pension scheme
• Training available for personal development and progression potential
• Great working environment, it may be tough, it may be challenging, but it is the team spirit that we provide.