Maintenance Craftsperson

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) are seeking a number of highly motivated Estates Craftpersons (Plumbing Bias) who will be based in the Estates department at Lincoln Hospital, Lincoln. The post holder required to play a proactive part within the Estates Technical team to meet Trust objectives in a safe, cost effective, efficient manner in compliance with legislation and good practice.

There is no better time to join the team at ULHT, we are developing our operational estates team in order to support the Trust on its continuous development plan, our aims and ambitions are set high and we want you to be part of the developing journey with us. Have you got the ambition to make your hospital a better place for the community? Have you got the passion about engineering? Are you wanting to learn new skills and become a true rounded engineer with skills in which some areas are only specialist in the Healthcare, if this sounds like a challenge you are looking for then apply today.

We know you may be able to earn more elsewhere - but what we offer you is job security, stability, development, a strong team focused environment where you will feel a sense of belonging. Although, better than all of that, is the chance to really give something back to the NHS with the skills, knowledge, experience and attributes you have to help us achieve outstanding care personally delivered.

Main duties of the job

Ensure that maintenance activities are effectively recorded, signed and dated appropriately and evidence based.

Support and encourage multi-disciplinary working.

Encourage team working in all aspects of team focused department performance.

Provide a role model for others to emulate, working alongside colleagues and exhibiting high standards of professional behaviour.

Challenge traditional practice, seeking improved methods of task delivery which improve quality, safety and working practices.

Carry out duties in a safe, clean and effective way in accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures, Legislative guidance, and best industry practice.

Support the development of team roles through mentoring and shadowing, allowing the teams to learn from your skills.

Maintain accurate records for reactive and planned activities.

Personal Skills/Qualities

Excellent Communication Skills, Written and Verbal work on own initiative, to act independently and seek advice as necessary within the parameters of the expected work activities Able to plan, organise and manage own work activities. Comply with relevant policies, guidance and statutory regulations. Able to work to agreed timescales Able to Drive and have a Valid full UK driving Licence or applicable UK approved Driving Licence

About us

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trust in the country. We provide acute hospital care for the people of Lincolnshire from our sites in Lincoln, Boston and Grantham and also deliver services from community hospitals and centres in Louth, Gainsborough, Spalding and Skegness.

The Trust primarily serves the 757,000 residents of Lincolnshire which is one of the fastest-growing populations in England providing a comprehensive range of hospital based medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological services; delivered by circa 7,800 highly trained staff and volunteers.

ULHT can take many positives from the way it managed through the COVID pandemic. We need to build on what has been achieved to address the legacy for our staff and patients. The post holder will become part of the Estates Operational Maintenance Team within the Estates and Facilities Directorate, at the heart of driving forward the Trust visions, values and maintenance strategies supporting our clinical objectives for our patients and local communities.

We offer a range of impressive benefits and are based in Lincolnshire, a great county with excellent housing, schools and transport links. Please take a look at the link provided BeInLincolnshire to see the many benefits that living in Lincolnshire has to offer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Estates Craftperson you will report directly to the Estates Team Leader and provide effective maintenance support in the delivery of statutory, planned and reactive task completion for Estates Services across ULHT sites, supported by performance management arrangements. You will be encouraged to be proactive in team working, you will be supported as a team member and you will encourage team working, by providing the varied skills that support the departments philosophy and flexible working.

You will be expected to have the applicable skills to fulfil the requirements of the Job description. Training and development will be available to ensure your skills become transferable and developed upon for your personal progression and support the Trust needs.

ULHT operate three hospital sites, although the post will be site based there may be expectation to work across the Trust as and when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Appropriate City and Guilds Qualification, NVQ3 or equivalent in an Engineering/ Plumbing related discipline Served an apprenticeship or other recognised training.

Desirable

Focused training such as Anglian Water Approved Plumber, Air Conditioning or chilled water systems training and experience. Additional Hospital Engineering related certified training

Previous Experience

Essential

Experience in the maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant and services and fault finding within a similar organisation or similar size and complexity organisation. Experience of working in a similar organisation or similar size and complexity organisation. Appreciation of other maintenance services

Desirable

Experience of maintenance in a hospital environment. In particular: - Air conditioning, refrigeration, Plate Heat Exchangers, Calorifiers, Water Storage systems, Steam Boilers.

Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

Essential

Able to work safely and have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation in the built environment. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Good understanding of electrical regulations, and associated safety procedures Able to diagnose faults in complicated engineering and building plant and equipment Demonstrable problem-solving skills. Work co-operatively with colleagues Ability to work with minimum of guidance Good manual dexterity Logical and systematic approach to work tasks Exchanges maintenance, technical project-related information with specialists, non-specialists; negotiates with contractors or suppliers

Desirable

Management of contractors Experienced in working with safe systems of work process and permits to work. Be able to work within a pressured environment Evidence of self-advancement Able to act efficiently taking a 'hands on' role in an emergency Imaginative outlook Work on own initiative Confident Experience of working in a large organisation

Specific Requirements

Essential

Good interpersonal skills Versatile and flexible in approach Physically fit Capable of meeting manual handling criteria Able to work at heights, adverse conditions , Heat, dirt, and cramped conditions Sympathetic when working in patient proximities , working in operating theatres, wards and mortuaries Imaginative outlook Confident. Work on own initiative Able to cross site travel Provide a commitment to return to work outside of normal working hours Will take part in the Estates On-Call Rota

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