We are currently seeking a Maintenance Craftsperson to join our small Accommodation team undertaking planned preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.The vacancy is predominantly based at Eastbourne DGH/Welkin Residences however some travel may be required to Conquest Hospital.
Hours of Post - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (some flexibility may be required).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who can apply a flexible and approachable attitude to undertaking a wide variety of building crafts for repair, refurbishment and maintenance of our residential accommodation for the Trust.
Ensuring the highest standards of visual appeal and material protection as appropriate to the building crafts in building civil engineering operations.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification, for any further questions or queries.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Basic Education
* City & Guilds qualification to NVQ Level 3
* European Computer Driving License (EDCL Level Module 7)
Experience
* Minimum of 5 years Painting and Decorating or appropriate building or engineering experience within the NHS or similar environments.
* Operation, maintenance and repair of NHS or equivalent building stock, its fabric, services, plant & equipment.
* General building maintenance/repair including plumbing and electrical.
* Experience of working in an Acute Hospital Environment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
* Sound building system diagnostic and analytical skills with good problem solving abilities.
* Sound building system diagnostic and analytical skills with good problem solving abilities.
* Sound knowledge of decorating preparation techniques, paints and finishes. Demonstrate excellent skills in oil-based, acrylic and emulsion finishes and wallpaper hanging. Sound knowledge of decorating preparation techniques, paints and finishes.
* Working knowledge and experience of other trade skills - plumbing, electrical and carpentry.
* Customer care.
* Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines organising and managing personal workload and priorities in a demand driven service.
* Self-motivated.
* Adaptable to change.
* Ability to work at height from appropriate equipment.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to understand and apply building operation and maintenance (O&M) documents and techniques in the process of repairing and maintaining
* Working knowledge/experience of: Glazing, Sign making, Fire doors and compartmentation, Locks and key cutting, Floor laying, Glazing techniques, Security systems, Power tools and their maintenance, Ironmongery, Waste water systems, Roof systems, Fire systems, Waste and surface water systems, Domestic, low-voltage electrical systems, Basic plumbing, domestic hot water and heating systems.
Other
* Capable of working in confined & restricted spaces using appropriate PPE.
* Ability to travel cross-site independently, meeting core service hours.
* Prepared to undertake overtime work as appropriate.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£26,530 to £29,114 a yearper annum pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
374-JY935-B
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