A vacancy has arisen for a time served mechanical or electrical craftsperson, willing to perform mechanical tasks, to work a rotating shift pattern (subject for review) maintaining plant and equipment on the Stepping Hill Hospital site. The post holder will have primary responsibility for the running and maintenance of the main boiler house and associated steam rising plant, together with out of hours hands on responsibility for site maintenance and repairs. Salary circa 35 - 40K with shift enhancements.

With a recognised apprenticeship in and a minimum of level 3 BTEC or NVQ qualifications your wide experience will enable you to carry out maintenance and repairs of plant and equipment on the hospital site. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated individual with good communication skills, general electrical/mechanical engineering experience, and an ability to work on their own initiative.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be employed by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust as a maintenance craftsperson to undertake work appropriate to their core skills. Based at the Stepping Hill Hospital Site with key responsibilities for Boiler House PPM duties including BOAS (Boiler Operations Accreditation Scheme) trained accredited operator award, out of hours emergency response for faults on electrical, mechanical and plumbing services throughout the Hospital.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job description

Job responsibilities

The primary responsibility will involve the running and maintenance of the hospital steam raising plant and its associated equipment.

The post holder will undertake all statutory and non-statutory PPMs in the boiler house to ensure the safe operation of all steam raising plant and will be a trained or working towards BOAS Accredited Operator Award.

The post holder will undertake all statutory and non-statutory PPMs on site and out of the boiler house including pool water testing, air handling unit services and VIE testing working towards HTM standards

The post holder will have an understanding of gas systems, gas burners, and gas regulations.

The post holder will be responsible for responding to all boiler house alarms.

The post holder will have detailed knowledge of mechanical, electrical engineering and plumbing services.

To undertake planned maintenance work, prioritise daily workload and carry out repairs to installations across the hospital site.

The post holder will diagnose and identify faults in engineering installations, plant equipment, and drainage systems, resolve the problem and repair.

To possess relevant trade qualification for a multi-skilled role in engineering or building services.

To participate as a member of the lift release team.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Apprenticeship
• Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Installation HNC/HND (NVQ 3 equivalent or higher) plus relevant experience to graduate level
• Good education standard

Desirable

• HNC/ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Gas/oil fired boiler qualifications (NVQ 3 equivalent or higher)
• CP Pressure Systems
• Qualification in welding (NVQ 3 equivalent or higher).
• Qualification in Water Hygiene.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in test & inspection of Mechanical installations.

Desirable

• Intermediate/advanced PC keyboard skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant works maintenance background.
• Experience of plant maintenance.
• Experience in the engineering maintenance.

Desirable

• NHS Estates background.
• Experience of Building Management Systems.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

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362-A-24-6748136