Shift Associate

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Click on this link to find out about our values https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/our-trust-values, You will work in all areas of the hospital - workshops, plant rooms, service ducts and equipment enclosures, as well as wards, theatres and laboratories. You will need to hold a current driving licence., Your role will include:
+ To assist the band 4 shift engineers on PPM's and reactive works outside of core hours.
+ Support the team leader to ensure efficient and safe working of all plant on site.
+ Carry out planned preventative visual inspections as allocated by the estates maintenance system.
+ Carry out reactive work following calls from the clinical staff., We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
· By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
· Please be aware of scams - unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.

Do you have a good all round knowledge of building services? Do you have a Level 2 City and Guilds qualification in Mechanical Installation or equivalent? Would you like to work for an employer dedicated to your development and training?

With a starting salary of £26,376 pa pro rata, there isn't a better time to join UHBW and kickstart your career in the NHS!, University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

We are recruiting for a permanent post and a fixed term post, with potential for this to be extended., In return for your hard work, we will offer you:-
+ Further training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge as a qualified tradesperson
+ An attractive salary of £26,376.17 - £27,896.17 per annum basic + unsocial hours payments for evening and weekend working
+ Access to overtime to boost your earnings
+ Access to a multitude of national leading discounts in shopping, holidays & insurance
+ 27 days + bank holidays annual leave, rising to 29 days and 33 days after long service.