The key function is to support NHS Property Services in delivering building services maintenance and repairs across the NHS to ensure buildings are maintained to the highest standards and to provide a safe and secure environment for visitors, customers, and employees.
Main duties of the job
Ensure compliance in line with all processes/procedures and policies that meet organisational standards/requirements including but not limited to our Health & Safety Policy/HTMs (Health Technical Memoranda) and SFG20. Implement new or revised policies within your work areas. Deliver planned and reactive maintenance services from the PPM planner, including fault finding, minor repairs, or installations, and maintaining services and equipment within critical environments. Assess problems to determine the best course of action, including complex technical issues. Maintain effective site log books at all NHS premises, ensuring they are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
About us
Established in April 2013, the company is a limited entity within the NHS family. We manage properties ranging from listed buildings and former workhouses to state-of-the-art health campuses, aiming to deliver fit-for-purpose estates in partnership with NHS organisations to benefit tenants, patients, and the wider health economy.
Job responsibilities
We have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Technician - Plumbing based at Uckfield Community Hospital. The role offers a starting salary from £39,000 (depending on experience) plus on-call allowance. It is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. The role covers East Sussex. Requirements include:
* BTEC City & Guilds plus relevant experience and training OR
* NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating Engineering or equivalent OR
* Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent
Additional requirements include a driving licence, comfort with using technological devices to log jobs, on-call availability, industry experience (desirable), and ability to work independently or as part of a team. DBS and DVLA checks are required.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, technical guidance, statutory regulations, and HTMs.
* Implement new or revised policies within your work areas.
* Deliver scheduled, reactive, and remedial maintenance as directed, maintaining operational standards.
* Perform fault finding, minor repairs, or installations, including within critical environments.
* Possibly undertake tasks outside your discipline.
* Assess problems to determine the best course of action and communicate technical information effectively.
* Maintain accurate site log books.
Benefits
* On-call allowance (rota dependent)
* Company van and tools provided
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Group personal pension plan with company contributions up to 6%
* Training and development opportunities
* NHS Bluelight discounts
Who are we?
We are part of the NHS with 6,000 professionals supporting over 3,000 properties across England. Our purpose is to enable excellent patient care by being the best property and facilities provider to the NHS. We support millions of patients and NHS colleagues, working with a diverse range of partners. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications as early as possible, as we may close vacancies early if we receive high interest. Good luck with your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BTEC City & Guilds plus relevant experience and training
* NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
* Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent
* Full UK Driving Licence
Experience
* Previous experience in building maintenance
* Experience working with method statements or permit to work
* Experience maintaining services to SFG20
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.
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