Band 3 Electrical Maintenance Assistant

The post holder will be expected to perform a wide range of duties covering all aspects of maintenance applicable to the role. They will be required to carry out necessary repair works. The post holder will liaise with clinical and non-clinical teams when carrying out work to ensure patient and staff safety and that infection control is not compromised. Perform unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not require the attention of a fully qualified craftsperson, related to their training. Learn minor repair work related to other trades (to be agreed) as required. Use all relevant tools safely and responsibly. To undertake basic training for new practices, procedures, and equipment. To assist colleagues on new work and repairs. To perform other routine tasks including labouring as and when required. To carry out all duties of Store person when requested, using computerised stock control system., Policy and service development

• May comment on and contribute to procedures / Standard Operating procedures/ updates within own work area.
Information Resources
• To carry out all duties of engineering Storeman when requested, using computerised stock control system.
• To actively participate in the operation of facilities labour control scheme, by completion of all paperwork and reports as required by the scheme.
• Ensure that all accidents, incidents, near misses, damages and irregularities are documented and reported to a manager in accordance with Trust policy.
Freedom to Act
• Perform unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not require the attention of a fully qualified craftsperson, related to their training.
• To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Carry out all work on equipment as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Building and Construction Regulations and the Trust's Safety Policy.
• Observe all fire precautions, undertake fire training as laid down in the Trust's standing orders and attend Fire Lectures at least once a year,
• To undertake all work activities as requested by the Electrical Supervisor/Estates Officer.
• To participate in Estates permit to work systems, as applicable to the role and work activities to be carried out.
  
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