Maintenance Assistant

EQUANS are looking for a Maintenance Assistant for our Pinderfields & Pontefract Hospital in Wakefield. This role would be a permanent full-time role a shift pattern of 4 days on followed by 4 days off (07:00-19:00). On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:

Working within the Technical Services team, the post holder will have the required skills to ensure the safe completion of repairs, minor planned installation, and maintenance work on a wide range of equipment, building fixtures and plant to the highest of standards for our clients.

The main responsibilities include efficiently and effectively performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on lighting, water and heating services and reactive repairs to building fabric e.g. plaster work, floor coverings, ceramic tiles etc as required.

Working as part of a wider estates team, there may be a requirement to undertake other tasks as required.

Impact:

The objective of the department is to operate and maintain a physical environment in which healthcare can be delivered to the patient. The main elements being the maintenance of both building fabric and services e.g. external and internal finishes, fittings and fixtures, plumbing, electrical and mechanical services, etc.

Compliance with all statutory requirements in relation to safe working practices and safe operation of plant, equipment and services. Keeping records of all activities as per all Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) and Quality Assurance requirements.

Complexity:

• Work with and assist electrical, mechanical, plumbing, joinery trade personnel as directed.
• Work and assist external contractors as required
• Liaise with hospital staff on a daily basis.
• Carry out minor maintenance works and minor repairs to mechanical, electrical, plumbing and joinery equipment. – such as blocked sinks and toilets, lamp replacement and general repairs to fixtures and fittings (ceiling tiles, blinds, cupboards, ironmongery) and minor redecoration.
• Carry out HTM 04-01 Legionella and water hygiene checks.
• Carry out general labouring duties and other works commensurate with the grade, personal abilities and experience.
• Maintain records and complete service reports as appropriate.
• Adhere to H&S policies and comply with Safe Systems of work as operated by Technical Services, together with Statutory Regulations such as Health & Safety, COSHH etc.
• Maintain, adjust and operate associated trades machinery.
• Assist in the maintenance of accurate work and maintenance records.

The BF role may require participation on a shift roster, which will include working unsocial hours (for which a shift allowance is paid).

The post holder will take responsibility for their own work

All employees have a duty to report any accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, near misses and untoward incidents, following EQUANS procedure.

Qualifications or

Required Experience:

• Basic education to GCSE/’O’ Level in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Previous experience of general maintenance is beneficial.
• Previous experience in a similar role desirable, although not essential
• C&G Certificate – Inspection and testing of Portable Electrical Appliances is desirable.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE…