Band 5 Mainenance Plumber / Fitter

Staffline are recruiting on behalf of NHSCT for a Band 5 Maintenance Plumber/Fitter required on a temporary basis based in Antrim

Role: Band 5 Maintenance Plumber / Fitter

Rate of Pay: £15.33

Location: Holywell, Antrim

Hours: 37.5hrs

Duration: Temporary Ongoing

Main duties/Responsibilities:

• Undertake unsupervised mechanical maintenance work related to training and/or experience and understand fully the inter-relationship between the various maintenance crafts.
• Show a high level of flexibility including performing a wide range of work of other trade crafts.
• Use relevant tools and equipment to undertake work on the mechanical, electrical and electronic systems in NHSCT controlled buildings
• Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new mechanical work as required.
• Undertake training to perform emergency passenger lift evacuations.
• Undertake training, where necessary to learn new techniques on specific trust equipment and plant e.g. Air handling units and chillier plant, hydro therapy pool, Steam boiler plant operator, Laundry batch washer ,dyers and air transfer and conveyor system.
• Undertake training and the role of Competent Person (Ventilation)
• Undertake training and the role of Competent Person (Water)
• Undertake training as required to meet the requirements of current health and safety legislation
• Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical, plumbing, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment (Hospital beds) e.g. Catering equipment, mechanical/electrical macerators, HVAC Plant and pass on knowledge to others.
• Assist with the annual Insurance Inspections on boilers and other associated steam plant, including preparation, dismantling, cleaning, repair, reassemble and testing as required.
• Ensure compliance with all written and verbal instruction in accordance with the Health and Safety (1978) NI Order.
• Provide attendance and a maintenance service on all plant and equipment within the Trust as directed.
• Receive, observe and calculate fuel usage as required.
• Ensure that all plant is operating at maximum efficiency by testing, using combustion analysing equipment, reporting on results and other variances to the maintenance supervisor. Provide a report on any repairs and/or adjustment made to rectify any fault
• Carry out a given programme of work including planned preventative maintenance, new work, repairs and emergency breakdowns as required.
• Carry out the operation of valves, greasing/lubrication, packing or valve spindles etc on all plant room equipment, pump house and machinery to ensure all services are effectively maintained on site.
• Participation in the provision of an on-call system, in accordance with the Agenda for Change agreement.
• Interpret and work from instructions, drawings and specifications without supervision.
• Participate, at least annually in a review with your line manager for guidance on personal development and identification of further training, where appropriate.
• Supervise maintenance assistants on individual tasks when appropriate.
• Use of Trust computer systems
• Duties may include assistance with work being undertaken by other disciplines and the operation of plant/process normally undertaken by others.
• Postholder will be required to adhere to the Performance Management targets set by the Estate Services Department
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by a Senior Officer.

Essential:

• Applicants must possess a recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship or approved company apprenticeship.

PLUS

• 4 years post apprenticeship experience, 2 years of which must have been spent on the maintenance of complex engineering services, plumbing and heating installation

PLUS

• City and Guilds 205 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part II
• Equivalent qualification considered.

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. If you are interested please upload your CV to the link provided, and Christine Thompson will be in contact to confirm if you have been shortlisted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate.