Maintenance Craftsperson; Mechanical

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated maintenance craftsperson (Mechanical) to join a team of engineering craftsperson responsible for the maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment at buildings maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services. The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Competent Person (CP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multiple engineering services and support CHoICE to meet its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing partners.

As part of the role, the post holder will be required to be flexible and have a wide ranging knowledge of mechanical systems to ensure maintenance, repair and installation activities can be completed in the most efficient and effective manner whilst providing the best possible services. The candidate will operate and maintain large‑scale mechanical systems which includes: AHUs, LTHW systems, steam plant, pressure systems, medical gas system, refrigeration plant and BMS control.

The role will also require participation in the current CFS rolling 365‑day shift pattern/system, the on‑call rota and overtime when the service needs dictate, for which appropriate payments will be made.

• Undertake actual maintenance and installation work/activities across engineering services managed/maintained by CFS.
• Conduct surveys, inspections, fault finding, servicing and rectification of engineering system faults.
• Provide technical advice, guidance and where appropriate supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues.
• Participate in the shift pattern/system, on‑call rota and overtime as required.

• Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of mechanical system requirements and regulations typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience.
• Complex fault diagnosis required, interpreting technical issues and formulating technical solutions to improve performance and maintain the service.
• Suitable and sufficient experience as a competent person to a level able to accept a permit to work from an authorised person.

• Experience of working within an NHS Hospital Environment.
• Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS).

• Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites.
• Is able to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day.
• Is able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical activity.
• Undertakes regular moving and handling activities.
• Requires highly developed physical dexterity for hand and eye coordination and manipulation of fine tools.

• Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent.
• Basic IT skills.
• BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a suitable engineering related discipline.
• Completion of a recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Completion of specialist engineering related training via formalised training or suitable experience.

• City & Guilds Quarterly testing of large porous load sterilisers.
• City & Guilds Quarterly testing of washers/disinfectors.
• Legionella Management Competent Person certificate.
• HVAC Competent Person Certificate.

• Able to use own initiative when undertaking a range of problem‑solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion.
• Able to adapt to changing demands of the role, including reaction to emergency situations.
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to ensure high‑quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved.
• Regularly provides and receives routine information and occasionally complex or sensitive information with a range of Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts.
• Self‑motivated with a desire to improve current practices.
• Understands and…