Apprentice Plumber

The post holder will carry out an apprenticeship which includes academic qualifications to reach a level 2/3 covering plumbing and heating, this is in parallel to on the job training and mentoring covering installation, repair and replacement to a suitable standard, including an end point assessment and sign off as craftsman.

The postholder will undertake specific maintenance tasks, installation work and and repair across a wide range of plant and equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.
- Undertake 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
- Assist in the Carrying out of maintenance tasks including statutory, mandatory, planned preventative and reactive maintenance
- The use of electronic devices, PDA and IPAD for work allocation and completion planned works.
- Learn how to Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to his / her background and training, often without supervision
- Assist in the setting out of new work, (identify materials for ordering and collect) using relevant tools and equipment, often without supervision
- Use a flexible approach to perform a wide range of the duties
- Undertake specific maintenance and repairs after dedicated in house training
- Learn how to use and be competent in the use of all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works
- Learn new techniques, with training as necessary
- Have an understanding of the relationship of other engineering staff to theirs
- Whilst undertaking out of hours duties advise Estates Officers and other Hospital Staff on maintenance issues as requiredWorking for your Organisation

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (CHS) provides estates, facilities and procurement services to our partner organisation Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) and other customers. We employ around 450 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, retail and administrative staff to engineers and procurement specialists.

In addition to a competitive salary, unsocial hour payments where applicable and NEST pension employer/employee match scheme (up to 6% CHS contribution) we also offer a range of benefits as follows:
- Extensive range of discounts on-line and in store at all your favourite retail outlets

Staff Lottery scheme

On site restaurant (staff discount), Café and coffee bar serving Costa coffee and Retail shop

On site Nursery provision and generous Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes

Workforce benefit team to support with a range of childcare provision/out of school clubs

Tax free childcare vouchers

Career break scheme

Special leave policies

Flexible working opportunities

On site Occupational Health service

**24/7 Care First Employee Assistance scheme that provides**:
- Confidential counselling and support

Financial and legal help and advice

Chaplaincy Services, Chapel and Prayer rooms

Dedicated wellbeing hour each week

Main Tasks

New works and installations to all mechanical systems, to include Domestic hot water, cold water systems, steam and condensate systems, along with associated plant and equipment test, repair and replacements.

Planned maintenance and repair of Mechanical, Electrical Plant, Equipment and services and minor building fabric repairs.

**Carry out routine work such as**:

- Monthly testing of boiler standby fuel from gas to gas-oil.
- Yearly Boiler Insurance Inspections
- React to all Boiler Alarms in a timely manner, reporting all incidents in the log book
- Carrying out PPM checks and carry out minor repairs to the whole Steam System as required
- Plant room checks and reporting of defects
- Water Hygiene, to include temperature monitoring, TMV maintenance & Water system flushing for Legionella control
- Greasing, lubrication and battery maintenance
- Change of filters on AHU
- Clearing drain blockages
- Replacement of lamps
- Checking condition of fire doors
- Planned Maintenance tasks
- Painting and replacing locks
- Investigation and rectification of minor faults
- Generally assist craftsmen in their work
- Other semiskilled mechanical, electrical and buildings repair or maintenance (within the job holder’s competence and capabilities) as may be determined and directed by Trust Estates officers and Team leaders/Supervisors.
- Change taps, showers, minor copper pipe work alterations, drainage
- Assist with isolation as directed on mechanical ventilation systems
- Assist with Medical Gas systems works under direction (following training)
- First response air conditioning checks
- Basic Building Duties, Painting, Plastering & Joinery
- Carry out individual technical administration, by the timely completion of works tickets and the filling in of log books in war