Maintenance Assistant
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The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Estates & Facilities are looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistants who has good understanding of Building, Electrical and Plumbing maintenance.
This is your opportunity to become part of a team that maintains key engineering services at the Leicester General Hospital/Glenfield Hospital. Your skills will assist in saving lives, improving lives and ushering in new life.
Ideally you should have a basic building engineering qualification and have experience of working in a maintenance environment with the need to be versatile and flexible.
With our clear vision to provide caring at its best, our strong values, ambitious quality improvement plans and multimillion pound transformation agenda, there's never been a better time to join University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Job description
Key Results Areas
Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance
Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures.
Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators.
Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager.
To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff.
Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available.
Administration
Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets).
To participate in regular team briefings.
Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role.
Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning
Key Working Relationships
The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with;
Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff,
Estates Supervisors,
Estates Managers,
All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines,
External Agencies,
Emergency services.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Basic understanding of Construction, building Engineering techniques.
- Good understanding of tools and equipment used in maintenance activities.
- Experience of working within a similar environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute or Non-Acute Hospital Environment.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems
- Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Organised approach to work
Desirable
- Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems
- Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings.
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
- A dedicated and committed team leader.
- Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
- Excellent attention to details
- Approachable and tactful
- Ability to work flexibly as needs arise
Desirable
- Responsive to learning new skills with further training.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities.
Desirable
- Experience of work planning
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Desirable
- Examples
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites. Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviors
Desirable
- Evidence of related behavior supporting the values.
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education.
- Ability to undertake training when necessaryandlearnnew techniques.
Desirable
- Qualification in a Building, Construction or Engineering related subject
About the employer
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals: