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We are looking to recruit a Specialist Mechanical Craftsperson with a friendly and positive 'can do' attitude to join our team of Specialist Craftspersons within the the Estates department at Cambridge University Hospitals. 

You will be responsible for calibration, fault finding and repair on
a wide range of engineering plant and equipment; for example, Heating systems, Ventilation systems (including theatre vent) and all other
associated hospital plant and equipment.

You will install, maintain, service and repair a full range of Estates Services equipment and provide technical advice to other Estates Maintenance staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.

You will Undertake condition surveys, evaluate inspection reports and liaise with engineering managerial staff regarding plant or equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.

You will carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Maintenance Manuals and Trust procedures. This includes the planning and organisation of complex activities such as shut downs and interruptions to power supplies or service. You should be able to physically carry out heavy repairs such as moving and handling heavy pumps, motors and equipment.

You will undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Hospital Engineer.

 

Main duties of the job

 

As well as their core specialist skill a Mechanical Craftsperson will perform work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine.

• Installs, maintains, services and repairs full range of estates services equipment.
• Provides technical advice to other estates maintenance staff, contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Undertakes condition surveys, evaluates inspection reports.

Responsible for calibration, fault finding and repair on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment.

Example: Standby generators, 3 phase and single phase electrical circuits, Heating systems, Ventilation systems (including theatre vent), and all other associated hospital plant and equipment.

 

Working for our organisation

 

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities 

This vacancy will close at midnight on 9th June 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 18th June 2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria

• BTEC HNC / HND / Approved Apprenticeship, City and Guilds or NVQ III Technicians Certificate or equivalent qualification in relevant topic

Desirable criteria

• Qualification and experience in Fire Alarms, Control Systems or Mechanical / Motor Con BTec or City and Guilds in Medical Gas Pipeline and Vacuum Systems and BTec or City and Guilds in Decontamination Equipment and Sterilisation

Experience Essential criteria

• Able to make workload assessments and allocation
• Experience of working in an industrial environment
• Electrical / Mechanical Services Systems Maintenance
• Comprehensive post apprenticeship experience in a Hospital maintenance environment
• Experience of working with Electrical or Mechanical systems
• Able to evaluate and solve problems in situ

Desirable criteria

• Hospital experience
• Working with natural gas systems

Knowledge Essential criteria

• Expertise and a full understanding of Electrical or Mechanical Services and Electrical Control Systems
• Full understanding of UPS, IPS and generator standby power systems

Desirable criteria

• Working knowledge of Hospital equipment
• Electrical knowledge of Nurse call systems
• Working knowledge of ventilation and cooling systems
• Working knowledge of Hospital equipment
• Working knowledge of steam systems, cooling systems and BMS control systems
• Working knowledge of Building Management Systems

Skills Essential criteria

• Quality Electrical or Mechanical work; fault finding, installation and maintenance
• Administration duties such as updating worksheets / job tickets, data input / completion of PPM worksheets
• Ability to communicate verbally, by phone and in writing to Senior Management and clinical users throughout the Trust
• Capable of standing in for Supervisor to prioritise work to the rest of the team and to issue job tickets when required
• Able to work as part of a team or in isolation

Desirable criteria

• Pipe welding
• Steriliser maintenance

Additional Requirements Essential criteria

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

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