Band 4 Multi Skilled Mechanical Craftsperson

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

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.

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

Natural gas fired heating, 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

Decontamination washers

Laundry equipment

Patient handling equipment such as beds, hoists, wheelchairs, etc., To undertake all work activities as requested by the Mechanical Team Leader, Supervisor or Estates Officer.

To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.

To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

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

To actively participate in the operation of facilities labour control scheme, by completion of all paperwork and reports as required by the scheme.

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.

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

To work overtime to carry out repairs/maintenance not possible during normal hours.

At all times when on duty, to carry Trust communication devices such as mobile telephones, two-way radios or pagers to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.

Where required to, holds a current certificate of training and is competent in the operation and use of a counterbalance forklift truck for compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998.

Where required to, holds a current certificate of training and is competent in the operation and use of bonded abrasive wheels for compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998.

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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