Maintenance Operative

The post holder will be required to have an understanding of hospital services. To undertake unsupervised planned maintenance and repair work to electrical and mechanical services and equipment as required. To apply a basic understanding over a range of elements to carry out repairs and tasks e.g. installing cladding to shower areas, replacing toilet seats, repair areas of brickwork, patch plastering and tiling etc. Use relevant tools and equipment for example manual and power tools, aluminium tower scaffold erection and authorised driver of Trust vehicles. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop and site safety practices. Assist higher skilled grades on planned maintenance such as Theatre maintenance and repair work Carry out installation, repairs and planned preventative maintenance on all aspects of non-complex building, electrical and mechanical services and equipment. Use own initiative, knowledge and experience when installing all aspects of non-complex building, electrical and
mechanical services and equipment in accordance with current guidance and legislation. Perform other routine maintenance assistant work as required. Diagnose and repair faults on non-complex building, electrical & mechanical services and equipment, deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others. To attend training courses, both internal and external to the Trust as necessary for the post. To have a commitment to health & safety and a good understanding of risk assessments. To participate in the On-Call rota for inclement weather using the 4 wheel drive vehicle and Gritter as instructed. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will