Main area Gardener and building maintenance assistant Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 251-CORP3443-RMAIN-B
Employer Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Hampshire county hospital Town Winchester Salary £24,169 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/08/2025 23:59
Band 2
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
Job overview
To carry out the maintenance of planted and paved areas, roads, and drainage systems to premises as
directed, using mechanical equipment and hand tools. As part of a managed team, ensure that the grounds
of all Trust properties are maintained to a high standard.
Assist building, mechanical, and electrical tradesmen as instructed.
Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital work across the Trust and its contracted
customers as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
The role would be principally based on the Trust site at Winchester, however dependant on the needs of
the service it may be required to work on the other site locations (including Andover & Basingstoke).
Main duties of the job
· To carry out maintenance works as directed by the Building Technician in a competent and efficient manner. Typical duties include grass cutting, pruning, litter collection, drain clearance, leaf sweeping, winter path gritting and all aspects of building work including emergency patch road repairs.
· To assist Building Craftspersons in carrying out construction, renewal and repair work as directed.
· To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
· To be aware of the performance and limitations of various tools and machines used and to exercise care and safety in their operation.
· To ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner following the appropriate risk assessment at all times.
· Subject to an individual’s availability, work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.
· To attend training courses as required to maintain the ability to undertake the role.
· Provide training, technical advice and support to new Maintenance Assistants.
· Uses all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
· Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Tackling Climate Change:Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, searchHHFT Climate Action or contactclimateaction@hhft.nhs.uk .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To carry out maintenance works as directed by the Building Technician in a competent and efficient manner. Typical duties include grass cutting, pruning, litter collection, drain clearance, leaf sweeping, winter path gritting and all aspects of building work including emergency patch road repairs.
· To assist Building Craftspersons in carrying out construction, renewal and repair work as directed.
· To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
· To be aware of the performance and limitations of various tools and machines used and to exercise care and safety in their operation.
· To ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner following the appropriate risk assessment at all times.
· Subject to an individual’s availability, work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.
· To attend training courses as required to maintain the ability to undertake the role.
· Provide training, technical advice and support to new Maintenance Assistants.
· Uses all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
· Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade.
Person specification
Training
* H&S awareness training
* Technical training related to building and grounds maintenance
Experience
* Practical experience in grounds and building maintenance
* Experience working in a hospital environment
Skills and ability
* Ability to work without supervision
* Adaptable to change
* Working to deadlines
Our commitment to you:
We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
The paperwork:
* HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
* Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
* All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
* In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
* This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
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