Estates Maintenance Worker
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Join our ambitious Estates Team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. We are on a mission to become the best Estates team in the NHS!
As an Estates Maintenance Worker, you'll join our dedicated 40 member team where continuous learning and development are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for two skilled professionals who will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of our hospital facilities.
Adherence to comply with Trust regulations is a must, particularly those governing Health and Safety at work, and report any defects or hazards to the appropriate manager promptly.
Job description
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Basic knowledge of workforce safety procedures
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Working on own initiative with minimum supervision
- Ability to prioritise a demanding workload
- Use of relevant tools and equipment
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Practical experience in electrical, mechanical and building maintenance
- Knowledge of boiler plant, water systems and basic utilities
- Ability to work under supervision and as part of a team
- Good communication skills for reporting issues, liaising with colleagues and interacting with hospital staff.
- Awareness of Health & Safety legislation, including safe working practices and infection control
- Basic IT literacy to record data and complete reports
Desirable
- Experience in NHS or healthcare estates/facilities environment.
- Competence in minor plumbing, carpentry or joinery tasks
- Familiarity with risk assessment procedures and incident reporting
- Understanding of environmental sustainability initiatives in a workplace setting
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Relevant level 2 vocational qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. plumbing, carpentry)
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
About the employer
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.