Mechanical Craftsperson

Job summary

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The Estates department are responsible for ensuring the safety and continuity of the Engineering and building infrastructure across all West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust owned sites. The Estates Craftsperson will form a core part of this service delivering engineering knowledge and skills to ensure plant and systems are maintained and operated to the highest possible quality.

Job responsibilities:

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

To perform work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine

To be responsible for maintenance repairs, calibration and fault finding on a wide range of mechanical engineering plant and equipment such as but not limited to Low Pressure Hot Water Systems, Steam Raising Plant and associated equipment, Cold Water Systems, Plumbing Systems, Steam Sterilizers, Medical Gas Pipe Systems and Washer Disinfectors.

To undertake new installations and improvements across the Trust as directed by management ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures

The post holder will report to the Estates Team Leaders on a daily basis.

The Senior Estates Manager may require the post holder to participate in the Estates out of hours on-call service after suitable training. They must work flexibly; including working one weekend day per month to conduct PPM and reactive tasks (a selected day in lieu will be awarded the following working week). Overtime is available and encouraged.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Mechanical discipline. A minimum qualification of City and Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent City & Guilds Level 3 in Plumbing Services or equivalent

Desirable

HVAC qualification. HNC Mechanical Engineering

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Completion of a structured training programme in Mechanical Engineering To demonstrate relevant experience in the same trade

Desirable

Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment An understanding of electrical lighting, power and controls systems To have knowledge of: Mechanical installations in accordance with the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme, HTM 04 Water Systems , Decontamination HTM 01, Medical Gases Pipe Systems and HTM 02 Heating & Ventilation HTM 03

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Good organisational skills and the ability to address and develop solutions to problems. Effective communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills. Able to follow written instructions and procedures Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings. High standard of workmanship and high quality completion on all work undertaken.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios. A dedicated and committed member of the team. Ability to cope with new and changing demands. Attention to detail. Approachable and tactful Flexible approach to working hours/duties Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings. Ability to work at height using access from ladders/scaffold and an ability to work in confined spaces. Ability and willingness to undertake Emergency Situations repairs in hours and out of normal working hours. Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other WSH sites. Able to undertake all duties as detailed in the job description. To be able to participate on the Estates Emergency On-Call rota if required to do so and therefore must be able to work outside of normal working hours including weekends, evenings and nights when on-call

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