Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant (Band 2)

Newry

Temporary 6 momths

The Client: Local Healthcare body based in Newry

The Role: Maintenance Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder is to carry out unsupervised minor repairs and minor maintenance routines on a range of electrical, mechanical, and building equipment and have the ability to operate plant and equipment associated with these tasks. To assist Maintenance Craftsperson's as required in carrying out a range of Mechanical, Electrical and Building duties. Be suitably trained to acquire elements of other skills with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable them to perform specific semi-skilled elements where appropriate.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work, related to his/her training and/or experience.
• To use the relevant tools and equipment to carry out any minor repairs or maintenance routines.
• To assist, when required, the Maintenance Craftsperson's to carry out repairs and planned maintenance routines.
• To carry out other labouring duties as required on a day to day basis.
• Clear blocked drains and sewers.
• To keep records of work carried out using IT systems within the Estates Department.
• Record consumption figures for engineering services etc. oil, water, electricity, gas, etc.
• Assisting in the moving and transporting of equipment and goods within Trust.
• Operating a pressure washer to clean areas and equipment within the Trust.
• Good house-keeping of workshops, plant rooms and installations including routine inspection and lubrication of mechanical plant.
• Keep grounds tidy including lifting of litter, emptying litter bins, cleaning roofs and gutters.
• Collection and disposal of refuge from various centres throughout the hospital site and facilities.
• Carry out duties at the Waste Transfer Station (this may involve working a rota which may include weekend working). Collection of clinical waste from designated area to transfer point for final collection by contractor including confirmation and signature for bins collected.
• Removal, cleaning and refitting of building fixtures and fittings such as: light covers, radiator covers, ventilation grilles, blinds etc.
• Participation in training complying with HSAW regulations.
• Any other general requirement as appropriate to the post and location.
• This Job Description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Southern Health & Social Care Trust.

RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES

• The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.
• The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust's 'Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)' policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to:

• Assist the organisation in fulfilling its statutory duties under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 to promote equality of opportunity and good relations and under the Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006. Staff are also required to support the organisation in complying with its obligations under Human Rights Legislation.
• Ensure the Organisation's policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
• Co-operate fully with the implementation of The Organisation's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.
• Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example:
  • Smoke Free policy
  • IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct
  • Standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour
• Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.
• Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.
• Take responsibility to minimise the Trust's environmental impact wherever possible. This will include recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel.
• All employees of the Organisation are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the [org name] including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.
• Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.
• Represent The Organisation's commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.

This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

Hours of work: Full-Time - 37.5 hours

Requirements:

• Experience working in an Electrical/Mechanical/Building environment
• Experience of using Basic Tools as appropriate to a maintenance environment

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.

In Return: £11.45 per hour

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