Maintenance Craftsperson

Ensure maintenance and reactive building and engineering work is carried out in compliance with all appropriate guidance and legislation, including NHS HTMs & HBNs,British Standards, Building Regulation etcTo lead, design, organise, and complete small electrical installation projects, which include: lighting and power circuits, fire alarms, attack alarms, nurse call units etc.Maintain and test of complex electrical systems on the HRI site, to include synchronizingDiesel Generators and demand response systems.Arranging service interruptions, in conjunction with other clinical and non
- clinical staff within the Trust, ensuring all contingencies have been identified and covered, supported by Risk Assessments, Method Statements and appropriate Permit to Work Systems.fault diagnosis and planned preventative maintenance work.To act as Authorised/Competent Person for any associated service element as required.Prioritise and organise own work load within agreed guidelines with the Maintenance Supervisor. Allocate appropriate duties to maintenance assistants or apprentices, supervising as required.Duties and Responsibilities of the PostUndertake work in a safe and effective manner, complying with all relevant safety legislation,Health Technical Memorandums and manufacturers manuals and procedures; to comply with Estates Department Health & Safety Procedures Manual on any work undertaken.Available at all times to contribute and work towards the safety and welfare of patients and other staff, and respond to any incidents eg fire, flood, trapped people in liftsCarry out maintenance tasks including statutory, mandatory, planned preventative and reactive maintenanceThe use of electronic devices, PDA and IPAD for work allocation and completion planned works.Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to his / her background and training, often without supervisionAssist in the setting out of new work, (identify materials for ordering and collect) using relevant tools and equipment, often without supervisionUse a flexible approach to perform a wide range of the duties Manufacture, assembly, erection and installation of new work, without supervisionUndertake specific maintenance and repairs after dedicated in house trainingUse and be competent in the use of all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of worksLearn new techniques, with training as necessaryHave an understanding of the relationship of other engineering staff to theirsLiaise with and instruct others on aspects of his / her workWhilst undertaking out of hours duties advise Estates Officers and other Hospital Staff on maintenance issues as requiredCarry out individual technical administration, by the timely completion of works tickets and the filling in of log books in wards and departments, as required.Participate in the emergency on call service (after probationary period) and periodic testing of the emergency generatorsTo undertake the safe use of maintenance equipment and portable toolsTo assist with emergency work as and when requested, including out of normal working hoursBe prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment using appropriate personal protective equipment and taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe working procedures i.e. the post holder will conduct risk assessments and completeaction / treatment plans for all tasksBe fully conversant with all Trust policies and procedures including: - fire safety, infectioncontrol, Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations and Heavy Manual Handling guidance and safe systems of workUndertake inspections for pre-installations and investigating services which may be required for new equipment and in the carrying out of minor installation improvement worksNotify immediately the Estates Officers / Supervisors or equivalent of any problems within the hospital that may be a danger to staff and members of the public. To ensure that accident forms are completed and co-operate with the investigation of any incident or untoward occurrenceCarry out site based surveys and report all defects to the appropriate manager eg hazard noticesLiaise with others in assessing and evaluating quality of contractors work.

The post holder shall also support the provision of, induction and training of new starters, apprentices and maintenance staff as part of a personal development programme.This role requires the use of equipment such as ladders and scaffolding