Maintenance Assistant Higher

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Estates Maintenance Department is looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant Higher to join our dedicated team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust. We operate across Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital, this is a large static site. You will work with a team of Assistants and trades staff and assist in the repair and maintenance of various systems throughout the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting band 2 maintenance assistants
• Plumbing and drainage
• Boilers/calorifiers.
• Nurse call, portable equipment testing
• Ventilation
• Lamp/fluorescent tube replacement
• Minor building fabric repairs
• Decoration of small areas/rooms as they become available
• Hanging/rehanging of notice boards/whiteboards
• General maintenance related cleaning duties
• Providing backup for craftsmen/contractors
• Other specialist duties may also be required after appropriate training.
  
  

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

What we are looking for

• To be able to understand and clarify detailed instructions, interpret operational manuals, finding and demonstrate the best solutions.
• Analytical and judgement skills
• Manage own workload, prioritising work and response times
• Work independently, without direct supervision or as part of a team and where appropriate, identify any deficiencies and report them to the appropriate team leader so there is minimum disruption whilst carrying out work.
• Demonstrate own activities to less experienced or new employees and support the induction of new starters.
• Take responsibility for the collection of materials and consumables from suppliers, as required.
• To work safely with tools ensuring a controlled working area, in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations, and site-specific protocols.
• To have a good understanding of all aspects of fire safety.
• Participate in extended hours activity via rostered overtime.
  
  

Person specification

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Relevant and recent experience in similar maintenance organisation.
• Working at Heights & Manual handling
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of identifying faults and assisting in repairs
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Minor repairs to Mechanical & Electrical Building installations
• Experience of carrying out Routine Surveys & Audits
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary Estates & Facilities team in a healthcare environment
  
  

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Knowledge & experience in engineering practises Base level of theoretical knowledge.
• Knowledge & relevant experience plumbing, electrical & building repairs.
• NVQ 3, City and Guilds or equivalent experience in performing engineering operations
• Full and clean driving licence
  
  

Desirable criteria

• CSCS, PASMA, IPAF
  
  

Values and behaviours

Desirable criteria

• Patients First
• Always
• Working Together