Maintenance Craftsperson ‐ Mechanical

3 weeks ago


Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Previous applicants need not apply.

Are you an experienced Mechanical craftsperson, looking to develop your career working for the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may have the perfect option for you.

Our Estates team is looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Mechanical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at Luton & Dunstable Hospital.Travel between hospital sites may be required. Duties will include carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to a wide range of building services and equipment. The ability to take part in the on call rota and work overtime is an essential part of this role.

The department is customer focused aiming to provide a high quality service at all times with teamwork, respect and integrity being core values.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career in order for your time with us to be a real success, we have highlighted three of them below:

- Time served (or have equivalent experience) mechanical fitter or plumber
- Have an appropriate qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline
- Thorough experience in the maintenance or service industries

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Key Responsibilities
- Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of mechanical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to: steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, ward equipment, decontamination equipment.
- Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder.
- Fabricate, assemble, erect, install and commission new work, associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.
- Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.
- Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.
- The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc.
- Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate.
- Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants.
- Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices.
- Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures.
- Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department.
- Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures.
- Participate in the on‐call arrangements providing 24 hour cover to the hospital.
- To have the ability to carry out minor duties of other trades when required such as electrical, building and carpentry.



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