On top of this there will be payments made for on-call duties and irregular overtime opportunities throughout the year. Also within the benefits is optional inclusion into one of the best pension packages available. You will apply a high degree of attention to detail and be precise in the recording of relevant results so we have effective and accurate records. You will be issued with our easily recognisable Hospital uniform and will work as part of the wider estates team to carry out all manner of planned preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs to engineering plant and equipment. Owing to the skills and experience you possess, many of the repairs will need to be attended to urgently and some aspects of the work can be hazardous. Working for our organisation We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You'll have access to varied development opportunities to learn new skills. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
One LSC
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system. One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts. The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realising the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
* Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance along with inspection and testing of Decontamination systems.
* Prioritise and respond efficiently to all planned and reactive maintenance jobs to meet SLA's.
* Identify, prioritise and plan own workload and actively participate in the operation of the performance management information system, including the completion of all paperwork required in a timely manner. This will be aided by the use of a hand‑held electronic device.
* Ensure safe working practices are followed such as the completion of risk assessment, SOP's, Trust Policies and PTW procedures.
* Advise the Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager regarding plant or equipment failure and to request in writing the supply of goods and/or services with reference to manufacturer's manuals etc.
* Maintain stock levels for spares and equipment.
* Advise the on‑call Estates Manager and Senior Hospital Staff (Duty Manager on call/Directorate Managers) on maintenance issues as required outside of normal office hours.
* Provide operational advisory support to Trust staff and managers to ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
* Liaise with contractors, utility suppliers, professional parties and other service users both during normal working hours and out of hours.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues, contractors and trust‑wide service users.
* Liaise with Wards and Departments to ensure requested work is specified correctly to meet the users' needs, provided efficiently and completed within the agreed priority response periods. This applies to all work requests including patient critical engineering plant, equipment and building services.
* Assist with, and support the Trusts Engineering Managers in project work, new equipment testing and commissioning, specifications, surveys, costing and other similar duties. Undertake inspections for pre‑installations and investigate services which may be required for new equipment and carry out minor installation improvement works.
* Refer to and understand Engineering/Technical drawings, specifications and technical manuals.
* Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe working procedures. Ensure that Risk Assessments and the use of operational procedures are actioned and observed by all maintenance staff.
* Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Maintenance Department. Make sure that any work areas are secure when working. Ensure that plant rooms are locked at all times.
Qualifications
* Attained a recognised advanced craft certified qualification (e.g. City & Guilds qualification or NVQ level 3)
* Relevant credited technical qualification
Desirable Criteria
* Attained or working towards a technical qualification in a specialist area.
* Be willing and able to participate in an on‑going training development programme within NHS maintenance services.
* Demonstrate knowledge of decontamination systems.
* Evidence of relevant experience similar to role.
* Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship which consists of a time‑served site experience element and relevant practical engineering tasks.
* Previous experience of working in large complex building service role (non‑domestic).
* Previous experience of how to work with detailed technical and HSE compliance related procedures.
Equal Opportunities
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of its colleagues and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy on aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background, and especially from members of BAME communities. Appointments will be made on merit.
Compliance & Safeguarding
As the postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of your normal duties, the position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and the Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to verify any previous criminal convictions.
DBS Checks
If the role you are applying for is identified as a controlled or regulated activity as defined in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006), any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check. The Trust is now passing the charge for DBS checks onto candidates. Standard DBS cost is £27.38 and Enhanced DBS cost is £54.38. Payment may be made in full or over up to three months.
Salary & Working Hours
The NHS Band for this position is Band 5: £31,049 pa for full‑time hours, rising to £37,796 pa. For part‑time positions the salary is pro‑rated. New NHS entrants normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band on the Agenda for Change pay‑scale.
Application Process
* This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received.
* Check the email account you used to apply regularly for any correspondence from us.
* Shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria presented in the post. Only applicants who can demonstrate how they meet these criteria will be shortlisted.
* Please ensure you are aware of your eligibility: young people must be in full‑time education until 18 unless applying for an apprenticeship role.
Contact & Insurance
Applicants may contact the recruitment team for further information. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.
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