Band 5 Maintenance Plumber

Staffline is currently seeking a Band 5 Maintenance Plumber for our client at Holywell Hospital.

• Location: Holywell Hospital

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, 37.5 hours per week

• Weekly Pay: £15.33-£24.91 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

The post-holder will be a member of the Estate Services Department.

The post-holder will be required to carry out maintenance routines in line with his/her training and experience as and where required within the Trust.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake a wide range of maintenance work in the mechanical and plumbing disciplines which shall be in keeping with his/her training and/or experience and undertake any closely related electrical tasks associated with this work.

The post-holder will be employed on work appropriate to his/her core specialist skills. He/she will however be progressively and suitably trained in elements of other craft skills reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable him/her to fulfil the following requirements.

The post-holder will provide technical advice to other estates maintenance staff to outside contractors and others to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.

KEY RESULT AREAS / MAIN 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.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

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.

Equivalent qualifications considered

Other

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

• Willing to work shifts if required.
• Willing to participate on an on-call rota.
• Willing to work overtime when required.
• Willingness to work in the electrical discipline and Energy Centre, as appropriate.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of complex Mechanical Engineering Systems
• Knowledge of Heating & Plumbing
• Knowledge of B.E.M.S.
• Knowledge of steam systems
• Knowledge of H.V.A.C. plant
• Health and safety at work

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 Zuzana Dojcsarova 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 of if you already have a valid certificate.