Maintenance Assistant

The Estates Maintenance Assistant/Worker will be part of a multi-skilled team within the Estates Department
To be based at Lynfield Mount but will include travel to Trust sites throughout the region
To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) as detailed in job summary.
To carry out basic electrical, mechanical and reactive duties
The post holder must be capable of organising and the delivery of the clearly defined workload, on your own initiatives, with full consideration for patient and staff requirements within a sensitive and caring healthcare environment.
The post holder will come into regular contact with patients both in hospital and other medical premises
Work will be obtained from the department Concept system, Team Leaders and / or Manager reacting to events and situations that occur, this may include the following - emergency on call engineer, designers and senior managers.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all the required work is completed within the scope of the role requirements.
Closing Date - 14/10/24
Shortlisting - 15/10/24
Interview - TBC, 1. Weekly fire alarm tests
2. Emergency lighting monthly / annual checks
3. Testing of Panic Alarm Systems / Door Top Alarms
4. Carry out the weekly testing of site generators
5. Carry out ad-hoc PAT testing
6. Monthly sentinel checks
7. Carry out Legionella inspections and sampling
8. Ensure all relative documentation & records are complete and in full
9. Local site gritting and snow clearing
10. Clearing of blockages in sinks and toilets
11. Minor plumbing repairs replace tap washers etc.
12. Removal and replacement of radiator covers for cleaning purposes
13. General fitting of small fixtures and fittings
14. Minor joinery works and repairs to locks, fitting of notice boards, Filmings etc.
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Working for our organisation
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Reset fire alarms
16. Respond to both intruder and fire alarm activations liaising with the police and other emergency services if required
17. Cleaning of light fittings
18. Re lamping
19. Ensure plant rooms are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness
20. Organise own workload, on occasion on own initiative, in conjunction with the Team Leader or Manager
2, 1. Complete wholly and accurately all task information and must conduct their duties in accordance with Trust procedures and Safe Systems of Work
22. Communicate with customers and colleagues to ensure that they are fully notified of any delays to work and agree a new completion date
23. Able to use a Trust PDA to record work tasks
24. The post holder will be required to work irregular hours
25. The Post holder will be required to participate in an on call rota
26. Work in patient occupied areas for extended periods where tool and equipment safety is of the utmost importance to protect both vulnerable patients and yourself
27. Carry out redecorations including stripping, painting, etc.
28. Carry out minor plasterwork to enable decorations to take place
29. Ensure the safe and correct storage and use of paints, stains, thinners and all other hazardous decoration materials knowledge of COSHH
30. When required, erect scaffolding to aid safety, ensuring that all relevant safety precautions are adhered to, also ensuring that training is upto date at all times
1. Ensure that all safety procedures are carried out with regards to working at heights and working within confined spaces, ensuring that relevant permits to work are obtained
32. Provide advice and guidance on relevant methods and techniques to Team Leader or Co-ordinator
33. Keep up to date with new products and methods
34. Quarterly inspections of Air Handling Units
35. Filter condition checks & replacements
36. Assist in cleaning of ventilation systems and extract fans
37. Clear blocked drains & drain pipes, often dealing with sewage & other disposable items
38. Lifting manhole covers & rodding where possible from the surface
This list is not Exhaustive
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual's needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual's needs., Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.
In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual's needs.
The Trust's purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it and be a national role model as an employer and provide our staff with the best place to work.
Bradford has been awarded the coveted status of UK City of Culture 2025. The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations. Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential.
We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently underrepresented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups, but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.