Maintenance Assistant

University Hospital Wishaw, ML2 0DP

Full time - 37.5 hours per week - 0800 - 1600 hours

Salary NHS Band 3 plus basic plus Serco benefits

**Main Purpose**:
The Maintenance Assistant shall undertake works, under the guidance of Maintenance Officer, technicians and craftsman, on all aspects of engineering plant and equipment for both planned and reactive maintenance.

Undertakes planned maintenance and reactive repairs, working from training programmes, work procedures and operational manuals, recording and logging readings, carrying out basic adjustments and repairs with careful documentation and recording on service sheets and work orders

C arrying out ductwork cleaning, filter changing, lamp and tube replacement including cleaning. Cleaning plant, equipment, plant rooms, plenums and electrical sub-stations

**Main Accountabilities**:
To work in accordance with the requirements of Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs), SHTM’s and other applicable legislation under the guidance of supervisors, technicians and craftsmen
To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned preventative maintenance schemes.
Actively participate in the operation of the CAFM labour control by completion of paperwork for all work orders, service sheets and log books or electronic logger.
Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Maintenance Officer.
To liaise with Maintenance Officer regarding plant or equipment failures and observations,
Assist technicians and craftsmen with technical maintenance diagnostic fault finding and repair
Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and tasks unsupervised where considered safe and appropriate.
Complete all report sheets, work orders, log books and test certificates as necessary.
To follow planned maintenance schedules.
To actively participate in the operation of planned preventative maintenance (ppm)
Operates within constraints of permit to work systems.
Immediately notifies the Maintenance Officer of any deviation from the regulations.
Follows guidance as laid down operation and maintenance manuals.
Uses all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
Ensure that works are completed or communicated.
Ensuring that information regarding works not completed or works required are conveyed to other members of staff.
PAT testing when required and when appropriately trained Test water samples of hydrotherapy pool adjusting water composition

**What you will need for the role**:
General Maintenance Experience required

What we offer
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more. Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts. A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships. Interesting and enjoyable work. Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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