Mechanical (Plumbing) Shift Technician

You will be working between Gloucester and Cheltenham Royal Hospitals

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide diagnostic and repair services to mechanical building services, plant and equipment, principally heating, plumbing, air conditioning, ventilation and steam installations and also to a lesser extent electrical plant and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

To have a relevant certification in mechanical or Plumbing & Heating NVQ L2 or L3 qualification or City & Guilds or Diploma in mechanical discipline

3 -5 years experience in maintenance works.

To be fully conversant with all aspects of mechanical skills

To have an analytical fault-finding ability.

To have excellent communication skills.

To have basic IT skills.

To be able to work alone and as part of a team.

To have a customer focused approach to work.

Work with apprentice and maintenance assistants to impact knowledge

To hold a full current driving licence.

Key Result Areas

• To diagnose and repair mechanical faults with domestic and industrial plant and equipment.
• To have a secondary understanding of safe electrical isolation and understanding.
• To organise resources, materials and transportation to complete a job.
• Completion of all paperwork associated with all tasks.
• Ability to work with hand held devices such as PDA
• Liaise with ward/department Managers to arrange access for all building repair and maintenance
• Occasional exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions i.e., sluices, infected areas, blocked drainage deep cleans, and barrier cleans
• To work towards the Trust s procedure for Quality Control.
• Be willing to attend additional competency training (CP) suitable for hospital maintenance.
• Work alongside other trades and contractors.
• Carry out routine duties and preventative maintenance as directed.
• To monitor planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Based primarily at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital but willing to help across the trust.
• To be contactable at all times during the shift.
• To participate in the out of hours on-call provision and shift rota.
• To work unsocial hours as required, and return to work as and when necessary.
• Required to follow Trust & GMS Procedures and participate in audits from internal and external sources.
• Any other duties within the GMS function which may be required by the Estates Maintenance Manager within the scope of the individual s competence or as laid down in agreements between the Department of Health and Social Security and Trade Unions

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONTIONS

• Adhere to health and safety in regards to PPE and suitable workwear.
• Regularly lifting and carrying loads up to 25Kgs.
• Occasionally lifting and manoeuvring loads over 25Kgs using appropriate lifting equipment.
• Occasionally working in uncomfortable conditions such as heat and confined spaces.
• Potentially encountering bodily fluids, bio hazards and occasionally sharps.

MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE ROLE

• To ensure that all work is undertaken promptly, efficiently and to the highest standards while maintaining a customer focused approach and to carry out that work with the minimum of disruption and with consideration for patients, staff, members of the public and colleagues.

TRAINING AND BENEFITS

• Competent Person training in Medical Gases, Steam Systems, Water, Ventilation, Lift First responder, First Aid and Health and Safety.
• Pension Scheme and NHS Staff Discounts
• Free Travel Between Gloucester - Cheltenham Hospital on the 99-bus route.
• Supply of PPE