Job Description

Senior Maintenance Assistant

BAND: 3

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm + on call

(Additional Recruitment & Retention Payment of 15% of Basic salary applicable to position)

LOCATION: The Redwoods Centre, Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8DS

REPORTS TO: Maintenance and Minor Works Supervisor

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Estates Manager

JOB PURPOSE

The role will be responsible for carrying out maintenance duties for locations throughout the Trust. Maintain buildings and equipment at Hospitals, GP surgeries, Health Centres, Resource Centres, Offices etc.

MAIN DUTIES

1. Carry out the inspection, servicing and maintenance of equipment, premises, plant, equipment,
systems and tools, for which training will be provided.
2. As instructed by supervisor, carry out planned preventative maintenance tasks, reactive/remedial
repair works as per competency and assist in planning works.
3. Undertake support worker duties when required to ensure essential continuity of services in line
with individual's skills, abilities and competence. Examples include but not limited to:
o Water Flushing
o Grounds maintenance including snow clearing and gritting
o Water temperature checks
o Painting support
o Two-man working support
o Radiator / Fan cleaning
o Lamp/light tube / bulb replacements
o Fire alarm and emergency light testing
o Meter reading
o Drain and gutter clearing
o PAT testing
o Ladder / Step checks (Inspector)
o Access arrangements (Chaperoning Contractors)
o Lift Inspection
o Basic plant maintenance (e.g. softener salts)
o AHU filter replacement

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

To have an understanding of a range of maintenance work procedures

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience of working in a similar role or discipline

EXPERIENCE

Experience of activities within the property maintenance field

Experience, understanding and appreciation of trades performed within Estates

Experience of working in a similar role or discipline

Experience and ability to undertake a wide range of related trade maintenance installation and repairs

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Communicate appropriately with others at work

An appreciation of technological advances in the field of Estates

Awareness of Health and Safety issues applicable to role

Understanding an appreciation of method statements, risk assessments and safe working procedures applicable to the role

Listen to, understand and follow lengthy or multistep instructions and narratives on a range of systems, equipment, plant and topics and in a range of contexts

Ability to problem solve effectively

To learn more about this varied and interesting role please email facilitiesandestatesrecruitment@mpft.nhs.uk for the full job description and person specification.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Following the latest Home Office guidelines, Band 2 and Band 3 roles are not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,937.00-26,598.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Shrewsbury SY3 8DS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

NHS: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (required) Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person