Job Description

We are looking for a suitable applicant to join our Team that maintains and develops a substantial Estate at one of the country's foremost Teaching Foundation Trusts.Duties will involve the undertaking of minor repairs and maintenance across this site and assisting the craftsmen with major repairs. Duties will also include carrying out regular inspection of plant and equipment whilst ensuring irregularities are promptly reported.Main duties of the jobTo maintain the Trust's building fabric, Engineering plant, Building Services and equipment in an efficient, economic and safe manner, in accordance with Health & Safety and other relevant regulations, guidelines, Codes of Practice and Departmental and Trust Policies.To undertake general housekeeping duties to ensure an acceptable level of workshop and plant room cleanliness.To become proficient in the operation of steam raising boiler plant and act in a team rotational basis to cover duties in this area.To undertake minor repairs and maintenance, unsupervised across the site.About usYou will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.DetailsDate posted19 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salaryxc2xa324,625 to xc2xa325,674 a year pa/pro rata for part time staffContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number190-0329-DIRJob locationsSPARC - Beech HillNorfolk Park RoadSheffieldS2 3QEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Educated to GCSE grade D/3 in English and maths or equivalent qualification/experience

Desirable

• An engineering background or qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Previous experience in building services maintenance environment

Desirable

• Ability to safely and competently carry out work or other trades

Further TrainingEssential

• Basic Health & Safety
• Moving & Handling Techniques

Desirable

• 18th Edition Awareness Training
• First Aid
• COSHH Awareness
• Legionella awareness Training
• Asbestos awareness Training
• Portable Appliance Testing

Special Skills/AptitudesEssential

• Effective communication (written & verbal) skills
• Numeracy skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work to tight and conflicting priorities
• Computer literacy

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Educated to GCSE grade D/3 in English and maths or equivalent qualification/experience

Desirable

• An engineering background or qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Previous experience in building services maintenance environment

Desirable

• Ability to safely and competently carry out work or other trades

Further TrainingEssential

• Basic Health & Safety
• Moving & Handling Techniques

Desirable

• 18th Edition Awareness Training
• First Aid
• COSHH Awareness
• Legionella awareness Training
• Asbestos awareness Training
• Portable Appliance Testing

Special Skills/AptitudesEssential

• Effective communication (written & verbal) skills
• Numeracy skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work to tight and conflicting priorities
• Computer literacy

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