Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson - £2.5K Incentive
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NTW Solutions Ltd, in the role of a Mechanical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at Northgate Hospital. The suitably qualified and experienced candidate will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team based within the Estates Department. There will be a Question-based Interview and Practical Scenario for this role.
This vacancy includes Potential Additional Earnings from On-Call and Overtime and an attractive £2.5K welcome bonus- a Rewarding Welcome for a Rewarding Career.
*Terms and conditions apply: Specifics to be discussed at interview.
*Incentive is not applicable to internal staff
*Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
To undertake without routine supervision; planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and new installation work within healthcare premises on a variety of building services related systems, including:
Energy generating plant including boiler plant (steam & LPHW)
DHWS & CWS systems
Air compressors
Laundry and catering equipment
Drainage/sewerage
Ventilation plant
Air conditioning and refrigeration
BMS control systems
Electrical building services
Fault finding and repair of plant and equipment
Undertake Condition Surveys of Mechanical Systems and Mechanical Infrastructure within Healthcare Facilities
About us
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Pay: Band B (£17.86 per hour)
There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work and on-call duties. Please get in touch to find out more.
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
* Completion of a recognised mechanically bias engineering apprenticeship.
* Good knowledge of Estates maintenance
* Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation
* Maintaining up to date knowledge on legislative development
* Good self motivation
* Good time management
* Flexible approach to timekeeping
* Ability to prioritise workloads
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Experience
* Broad experience of all related Estates activities - multi skilling
* Previous practical experience in mechanical engineering installation service maintenance and repair in at least 4 of the following areas: Laundry and catering equipment, Heating & boiler plant, Ventilation plant, Mechanical engineering services (bearing, gears, fittings, etc), Compressors, Steam boiler plant and associated distribution systems, Sewage and drainage systems, Other general building services equipment
* Experience of cross-trade working and flexibility on electrical maintenance and other trades
Qualifications
* 5 GCSE's or equivalent
* City & Guilds in a mechanical related subject
* BTEC, HNC/HND or Approved Apprenticeship or City and Guilds or NVQ 3 Technicians Certificate or equivalent qualifications in relevant topic
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.
£34,931 a yearper annum pro rata (if applicable)
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