Plumbing & Heating Engineer; Mechanical Craftsperson)+ RRP

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.

Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) are looking for a skilled Plumber/Heating Engineer to join our existing multi-disciplinary professional maintenance team in providing a safe environment for all service users, staff and visitors across our Suffolk & Norfolk sites. Being based in Lowestoft

The successful candidate would be flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and confident in being part of a team that provides a comprehensive maintenance service in a unique varied environment and ideally Gas Safe Registered, however this is not essential as we will support and provide relevant training for the right person.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

Duties & Responsibilities Associated with this role include but are not limited to:

• Providing a comprehensive service to include all aspects of planned, routine and reactive maintenance
• The repair and maintenance of a wide range of mechanical services and equipment on site
• Fault finding and diagnosis
• Routine inspections to ensure our estate is safe and fully compliant
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety and other relevant legislation
• You will be required to participate as a member of the On-Call Team providing an emergency out of hours service on a rotational basis

Benefits included with this role are:

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• a Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) payment of £3,276.96 gross per annum pro rata applies to this position in addition to annual salary
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days per annum on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• NHS pension - you are automatically enrolled, so no complicated paperwork and the NHS contributes 14% of your salary to your pension (the pension is optional, you are able to opt out if you wish
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• multiple work patterns available
• a comprehensive training programme
• opportunities for career development
• a Trust vehicle will be provided to use during working hours
• tools and equipment
• Department uniform
• support your health and wellbeing at work, including a complete occupational health and a free Physiotherapy service
• FREE confidential counselling support
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work scheme
• FREE on site parking
• we will pay for your initial DBS check (excluding the annual update service charge of £13)
• Health Service discounts and many more

• Ability to work at height using ladders/ scaffolding, access platforms and in confined spaces

• Two years experience having demonstrated high technical verstility and flexability

• Experience of working in a mental health or secure services hospital environment

• Recognised and registered CITB or EITB minimum three year apprenticeship in plumbing/mechanical engineering AND/OR City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering Parts 1, 2 & 3 or Plumbing NVQ 1, 2 & 3 OR BTEC, ONC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence for ability to drive Trust vehicles

• BTEC, ONC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Accredited Certificate Scheme (ACS) Gas Qualified

Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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