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General Maintenance Assistant – Mechanical (Shift Working), Bournemouth
Client:
Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group
Location:
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* The post holder will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, and repair of the building fabric and building services installations within the trust in line with current policies and procedures.
* The post holder will carry out basic servicing, repairs, and fault finding on mechanical and plumbing equipment.
* The post holder will carry out the clearing of blockages in drainage pipework and cleaning of gullies, grates, and traps.
* The post holder will carry out any other duties within the Estates function as required by the General & Estates Manager within the scope of the individual's competence or as laid down in agreements between the Department of Health and Social Security and Trade Unions.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Experience of carrying out mechanical maintenance work of a semi-skilled nature in a building services environment, to an NVQ3 level or equivalent.
* Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)
Experience
Essential criteria
* Understanding of work procedures and practices for building fabric and electrical and mechanical systems, some of which are non-routine, requiring a base level of theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training or equivalent experience.
* Experience of maintenance engineering trades in various settings.
* Able to work unsupervised and interact with staff from other departments and patients/families.
* Clear and accurate communication in verbal and written form.
* Computer literate and able to record data in databases.
Desirable criteria
* Experience in a Healthcare Environment.
* Background in building services or construction.
* Experience working at heights from mobile elevating platforms.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
* Good problem-solving and analytical skills, able to work independently.
* Ability to plan and organize tasks and reschedule as necessary.
* Multi-skilled approach to work.
* Familiarity with hand and power tools.
* Ability to work from drawings without supervision.
Desirable criteria
* Ability to diagnose and repair faults in mechanical and plumbing installations and plant.
* Ability to interpret instructions, drawings, and specifications.
* Good understanding of other Estates staff's work.
* Ability to liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Basic mechanical and plumbing theory.
* Basic fault finding and testing of mechanical and plumbing systems.
* Knowledge of general engineering techniques.
* Knowledge of related trades in building services.
Desirable criteria
* Health & Safety training, Confined spaces, Lifting and Handling, COSHH, Asbestos Awareness, Air Handling Systems.
* Fire Extinguisher Service & Maintenance Training.
* Understanding Legionella control.
Other role-specific requirements
Essential criteria
* Ability to set deadlines and manage workload.
* Flexibility in start/finish times.
* Meet Occupational Health requirements.
* Possess a valid driving license (manual).
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Self-motivated, autonomous, and a team player.
* Enthusiastic, diligent, open to training.
* Excellent communication, courteous, tactful, well-presented.
Desirable criteria
* Ability to liaise with managers and staff.
* Numerate and able to work independently.
Language requirement
Essential criteria
* Proficient in English to perform the role effectively.
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