Maintenance Assistant – Engineering

Job Overview

You need previous experience within a maintenance assistant role , including the ability to enable you to carry out the basic technical and practical work tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of complex engineering building services, plant and equipment including the diagnosis and repair of simple electrical and mechanical faults.

You will provide assistance to other maintenance craftsmen so as to enable them to fully carry out their duties.

Main duties of the job

Operational Estates are looking for an enthusiastic Maintenance Assistant in Engineering, who will be based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, but can expect to work at any of our community sites. You will have gained previous experience to enable you to carry out the grounds maintenance on healthcare properties, including Wrexham Maelor, community hospitals, health centres and clinics throughout Wrexham and Flintshire.

You may also be asked to provide assistance to engineering and building maintenance craftsmen so as to enable them to fully carry out their duties.

Annual leave allowance is 28 days up to 5 years service, 30 days between 5 and 10 years service and 34 days over 10 years service plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent training in an applicable discipline or equivalent level of knowledge and/or experience.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of CPD
• City and Guilds qualification in related field.
• Competence certificate in the use of various equipment appertaining to the service
• First aid training
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working within an estates maintenance type environment in one of the applicable disciplines – electrical, mechanical, grounds etc
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working within the NHS.
• Use of relevant machinery and its maintenance
• Grounds Maintenance
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to undertake manual labour tasks
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and equipment
  
  

Desirable criteria

• IT/Keyboard skills
• Communication skills
  
  

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of estates maintenance activities
• To be able to demonstrate a good understanding of engineering, building or grounds maintenance
• To have a thorough understanding of Health and Safety issues and safe systems of work
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Manual Handling Training
• Working at height training
• COSHH training
• Tree surgery