We require a fully qualified Plumber. You should be qualified to City and Guilds Advanced standard or equivalent NVQ level 3 and have served a recognised apprenticeship or undergone modern training to an equivalent standard.
The post holder will hold the necessary maintenance skills to ensure the safe and continuous operation of mechanical and electrical engineering services and building plant. As an integral member of the Maintenance team should be able to demonstrate leadership skills. This will involve planning, organising activities and working across trade groups and contractors staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service, which is responsive to the users needs.
The post holder would be employed on work appropriate to their core tradecraft skill and hold/attain multi skill competence across a range of complex technical engineering and building skill areas within Maintenance.
The post holder should be able to demonstrate assessed competence and be willing to undertake training in order to achieve the above.
Working as part of the Maintenance team, principally working on Mechanical services covering heating systems, pipework and pumps, air handling units, ventilation units, plate heat exchangers. Knowledge of steam heated calorifiers for heating and hot water
It is desirable that you have a good range of maintenance experience including a good knowledge of legionella control & prevention.
Have the ability to interpret technical mechanical detailed manuals, undertake complex fault diagnose using cause effect analysis, repair and test complex Trust Engineering installations, plant and equipment and building elements.. Assist in commissioning, problem solve new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.
A full driving licence is essential.
The successful applicant may be required to join our emergency cover rota after a probationary period, which may involve working unsocial hours on occasion
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Please note, although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, it will transfer to OneLSC a Corporate Collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust on 1.11.24. There are no plans to change the location of the role.
To carry out maintenance work within a safe environment and to a high
quality across the full range of Engineering services, plant, equipment, and
building fabric which will involve the use of fine hand instrumentation and
calibration of equipment.
Have the ability to interpret technical detailed manuals, undertake complex
fault diagnose using cause effect analysis, repair and test complex Trust
Engineering installations, plant and equipment and building elements. This
includes Environmental Building Management Systems, Lifts, Plumbing,
glazing, Steam and LPHW and CW Systems , Ventilation /AC systems,
Laundry and Catering Equipment, Fire systems , Gas systems. Assist in
commissioning, problem solve new technical services and communicate
technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.
Plan and organise the maintenance work associated with the post holders
responsibilities.
Work within the Facilities Managements Information System and to adhere to all managerial requirements.
Maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices.
Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the
jurisdiction of the Maintenance Department.
Supervise, communicate and develop Maintenance support workers and
assess/evaluate the quality of the work.
The post holder shall support the provision of professional supervision,
induction training of new starters, Apprentices and other Maintenance staff as part of a Personal Development Programme.
Carry out building fabric installation improvement works.
Drive Trust vehicles to assist in the collection and delivery of maintenance
items and service delivery in accordance with the Trust Transport Policy
Undertake training where necessary and to learn new techniques across a
range of core trade areas.
To support, advise and action Policy and Safe Working Procedures.
Be an active member of the Hospital Fire and Major Incident Team
Assist in the Statutory testing programme to ensure compliance with current legislation.
To work in potentially hazardous areas, confined spaces and contaminated
equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and
prevent damage all in accordance with the Trust and Department –Health
and Safety Policies and Safe Working Procedures.
To report any building, plant and equipment failures and request in writing for the supply of goods or services taking reference to Maintenance manuals, manufacturers data etc.
The post holder shall assist in the maintenance of stock levels.
To liaise with Wards and Department staff to ensure the requested complex and routine work is specified correctly to meet the users needs, provided efficiently and completed within the agreed priority response periods.
The post holder shall promptly respond to unpredictable incidents and
emergency requests received via Hospital Bleep and or mobile communications.
To assist in site based surveys, including the reporting of defects. The post holder shall also assist in ensuring the full utilisation of the Building
Management System.
