Job summary The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Estates & Facilities are looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistants who has good understanding of Building, Electrical and Plumbing maintenance. This is your opportunity to become part of a team that maintains key engineering services at the Leicester General Hospital/Glenfield Hospital. Your skills will assist in saving lives, improving lives and ushering in new life. Ideally you should have a basic building engineering qualification and have experience of working in a maintenance environment with the need to be versatile and flexible. With our clear vision to provide caring at its best, our strong values, ambitious quality improvement plans and multimillion pound transformation agenda, there's never been a better time to join University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Main duties of the job To assist Maintenance Craftsperson (in all disciplines) in such duties as instructed by the Team Manager, working under the supervision of the Maintenance Craftsperson. Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not justify the attention of a fully qualified craftsman, related to his training and/or experience. To assist other trades as required by the Maintenance Supervisor. To use all relevant tools and equipment. To maintain the workshops, stores, switch-rooms, boiler-house and plant-rooms and the surrounding areas clean and tidy as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. Compliance with all statutory regulations including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. To be able to work overtime at short notice if available to do so, depending on the needs of the Trust To ensure that all policies and procedures laid down by the Trust are strictly complied with.Assist higher skill grades on new work and reactive calls Demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop safety practices Undertake statutory planned, reactive maintenance tasks and Inspections. To undertake training as necessary to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future services and changes in legislation. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Job description Job responsibilities Key Results Areas Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures. Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators. Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager. To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff. Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available. Administration Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets). To participate in regular team briefings. Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role. Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning Key Working Relationships The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with; Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff, Estates Supervisors, Estates Managers, All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines, External Agencies, Emergency services. Job description Job responsibilities Key Results Areas Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures. Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators. Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager. To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff. Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available. Administration Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets). To participate in regular team briefings. Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role. Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning Key Working Relationships The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with; Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff, Estates Supervisors, Estates Managers, All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines, External Agencies, Emergency services. Person Specification Experience Essential Basic understanding of Construction, building Engineering techniques. Good understanding of tools and equipment used in maintenance activities. Experience of working within a similar environment. Desirable Experience of working in an Acute or Non-Acute Hospital Environment. Working knowledge of Health and Safety. Communication and relationship skills Essential Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Organised approach to work Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills. Desirable Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills Analytical and Judgement skills Essential IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings. Desirable Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems. Skills Essential Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios. A dedicated and committed team leader. Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands Excellent attention to details Approachable and tactful Ability to work flexibly as needs arise Desirable Responsive to learning new skills with further training. Planning and organisation skills Essential Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities. Desirable Experience of work planning Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Desirable Examples Other requirements specific to the role Essential Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites. Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviors Desirable Evidence of related behavior supporting the values. Training & Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education. Ability to undertake training when necessaryandlearnnew techniques. Desirable Qualification in a Building, Construction or Engineering related subject Person Specification Experience Essential Basic understanding of Construction, building Engineering techniques. Good understanding of tools and equipment used in maintenance activities. Experience of working within a similar environment. Desirable Experience of working in an Acute or Non-Acute Hospital Environment. Working knowledge of Health and Safety. Communication and relationship skills Essential Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Organised approach to work Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills. Desirable Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills Analytical and Judgement skills Essential IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings. Desirable Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems. Skills Essential Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios. A dedicated and committed team leader. Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands Excellent attention to details Approachable and tactful Ability to work flexibly as needs arise Desirable Responsive to learning new skills with further training. Planning and organisation skills Essential Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities. Desirable Experience of work planning Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Desirable Examples Other requirements specific to the role Essential Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites. Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviors Desirable Evidence of related behavior supporting the values. Training & Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education. Ability to undertake training when necessaryandlearnnew techniques. Desirable Qualification in a Building, Construction or Engineering related subject 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Glenfield Hospital Groby Road Leicester LE3 9QP United Kingdom Employer's website