Craftsperson - Plumbing / Engineering bias

Work upon own initiative, with a minimum of supervision on the diagnosis and assessment of available options during the repair of faults in a wide range of engineering and building components and fittings, inclusive of progressing audit inspections and the production of suitable inspection reports.
Liaise with the Planning and Scheduling Manager and/or Estates Officer with regards to Engineering / Plumbing repairs and maintenance, and to request the supply of appropriate materials.
Work with the Planning and Scheduling Manager and/or Estates Officer Engineering / Plumbing in using the 'CAFM' system to receive, update, and close off requests, and update records.
Provide technical support to other members of the Estates Department. Liaise and work in partnership with other Estates Staff, Contractors, where work requires multi-person/ multi-trade input and any other duties identified by the Estates Management Team.
Interpret engineering / plumbing specifications and have knowledge of basic materials, their characteristics and suitability for a given section of work, diagnose simple faults in engineering / plumbing systems and rectify them accordingly.
Construct, assemble, erect, and install minor works for the upgrade and alteration, and alterations to assist the maintenance and development of services. Ensuring the provision of a safe, secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Undertake essential reactive, and emergency repair work, alterations and general maintenance to the building infrastructure using specialist knowledge of engineering and or plumbing equipment and infrastructure.
Why work for IFM?

Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.

Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and have experience in a healthcare setting., To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Craftsperson/ Plumber to join our Estates team on a permanent basis. This position is well-suited to a hard working and enthusiastic person who is looking to gain experience in a health care setting., 'Time served' Apprenticeship, NVQ III Plumbing or Engineering or City & Guild Level 3 Plumbing or Engineering
Extensive knowledge of mechanical and/or plumbing systems
Significant experience working in a complex engineering/building environment
Skilled in maintenance, fault finding, test and repair work on a wide range of complex engineering/plumbing services and equipment
Full UK Driving Licence, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.