Band 4 Mechanical Craftsperson - Estates

Perform unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine.

Responsible for testing, maintenance and fault finding on all engineering plant, equipment and services including but not limited to;

Steam distribution and condensate recovery

Steam to water low pressure heating and

hot water and catering plant

Water storage, pumping and pressure boosting

Ventilation and air conditioning

Vacuum and compressed air plants

Automated water treatment plant

Firefighting installations

Computerised building management controls

Patient handling equipment such as beds, hoists, wheelchairs, etc. Hydrotherapy pool

Work under own initiative in order to undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvements, and capital work across the trust as directed, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. To undertake training for new practices, procedures and equipment.

To undertake on-call duties if required as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergencies occurring outside normal hours are attended to., To undertake all work activities as requested by the Mechanical Supervisor/Estates Officer. To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.

To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.

To carry out engineering surveys and compile data, as and when instructed by line managers.

To liaise with the Mechanical Supervisor regarding plant or equipment failures, or deviations to regulations, and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.

Undertake fault finding on complex, heating, hot water, cold water systems, HVAC or other critical systems and equipment. Using cause and effect analysis and detailed examination to gain a solution.

To carry out commissioning testing of new equipment and services, routine testing of existing assets and general inspections when required, all in accordance with British Standards, Health Technical Memoranda, manufacturer's instructions and other national Codes of Practice.

Interprets and follows detailed engineering drawings and specifications for a range of building services.

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

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