Mechanically Biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson

We have a permanent vacancy for an experienced mechanical operative based at the Elgar Unit, Worcester and covering various sites across Worcestershire

This is a full-time post Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 with an on-call rota 1:6 for which additional payments will be made after a qualifying period

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a wider team and learn new skills whilst working in a busy and rewarding environment.

This exciting opportunity to work for the NHS with all its benefits comes with an ongoing opportunity to undertake training on updating existing skills and learning new ones., Duties will cover mainly mechanical services but other tasks may need to be undertaken as necessary. Multi skill tasks may include steam/gas heating, legionella control to meet HTM04 and L8 requirements, plumbing and drainage systems repairs and other mechanical services and equipment. Doors windows, and locks ETC. During out of hours when the tradesperson is on call they will be required to make safe or secure and/or carry out a temporary repair across the infrastructure of the Estate.

This position requires a flexible can-do attitude which should include knowledge and experience of other building maintenance skills. Good fault finding and problems solving skills are essential and you will be expected to use BMES, O&MS and suitable test equipment whilst working to manufactures recommendations

The ideal candidate must be able to work on their own initiative, to organise and manage their own workload, drive through requests to a satisfactory conclusion and recognise the need to maintain the Trust properties to a high standard within budgetary constraints to meet all statutory inspections and testing., You will need to be familiar with the safe use and care of IT equipment such as computers and smart phones and be able to source and share and record information in written, verbal and digital formats. Computer literacy is essential as work will be issued on CAFM software via a smart phone as part of the Trusts mobile working approach, with a requirement to use emails as well the internet to order spares online and sourcing information as required. A charge card is provided for business use only

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities