Estates Maintenance Worker

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Estates Maintenance Worker to join our Estates & Facilities Team at LMP.

The successful candidate will provide a basic repair and maintenance service and will carry out necessary maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and continuous operation of all Lancaster Medical Practice sites. Therefore, travel between sites will be required.

Hours: 15 hours per week,

• Undertake routine maintenance work and minor repair work across the Lancaster Medical Practice estate, as directed.


• Work with and assist contractors to LMP in preventative and remedial work as required.


• Provide a first line response service to remedial work requires across the LMP Estate.


• Undertake water testing responsibilities, as directed, including water temperature checks, outlet flushing and shower maintenance.


• Undertake routine fire safety checks, as directed, including emergency lighting checks, fire extinguishers and weekly fire alarm call point testing.


• Investigate failures as directed and identify the repair required.


• Maintain records of work carried out in line with policies and procedures using FaultFixers software.


• Carry out site inspections and report any defects noted.
  
  Lancaster Medical Practice is a large GP Provider delivering General Medical Services to around 68,000 patients in Lancaster and the surrounding villages. We deliver our services from seven locations throughout the city of Lancaster and its surrounding area and are continuing to develop ourselves to improve what we do for our patients, staff and the local community.
  
  The opportunity to be part of a progressive, forward-thinking organisation with patient centred General Practice at our core.


• Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays.


• Opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which is a confidential and independent counselling and information services available to all employees and their families.


• Access to a number of NHS discounts.


• Social events throughout the year.


• Savings scheme designed specifically to help you save up for Christmas.


Safeguarding

LMP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. You will be responsible for safeguarding the interests of children and adults who you come into contact with during your work. To fulfil these duties, you will be required to attend training and development to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse or individuals at risk, to follow local and national policy and to report and act on any concerns you may have.