NHS

Band 4 Mechanical Craftsperson - Estates


Pay26,530.00 - 29,114.00 / year
LocationBirmingham/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C0020-25-0650?language=en&page=656&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Perform unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine.

      Responsible for testing, maintenance and fault finding on all engineering plant, equipment and services including but not limited to;

      Steam distribution and condensate recovery

      Steam to water low pressure heating and

      hot water and catering plant

      Water storage, pumping and pressure boosting

      Ventilation and air conditioning

      Vacuum and compressed air plants

      Automated water treatment plant

      Firefighting installations

      Computerised building management controls

      Patient handling equipment such as beds, hoists, wheelchairs, etc. Hydrotherapy pool

      Work under own initiative in order to undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvements, and capital work across the trust as directed, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. To undertake training for new practices, procedures and equipment.

      To undertake on-call duties if required as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergencies occurring outside normal hours are attended to.

      Main duties of the job

      To undertake all work activities as requested by the Mechanical Supervisor/Estates Officer. To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.

      To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.

      To carry out engineering surveys and compile data, as and when instructed by line managers.

      To liaise with the Mechanical Supervisor regarding plant or equipment failures, or deviations to regulations, and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.

      Undertake fault finding on complex, heating, hot water, cold water systems, HVAC or other critical systems and equipment. Using cause and effect analysis and detailed examination to gain a solution.

      To carry out commissioning testing of new equipment and services, routine testing of existing assets and general inspections when required, all in accordance with British Standards, Health Technical Memoranda, manufacturer's instructions and other national Codes of Practice.

      Interprets and follows detailed engineering drawings and specifications for a range of building services.

      About us

      We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

      Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

      Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

      UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

      University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

      Date posted

      04 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 4

      Salary

      £26,530 to £29,114 a year

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      12018

      Job locations

      Heartlands Hospital

      Bordesley Green E

      Birmingham

      West Midlands

      B9 5SS


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Basic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or post-Secondary Education training in a relevant field (E)
      • City & Guilds of London Institute Certificate in,
      • Either,
      • Course 205 in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 (205-3). (E)
      • Or, Course 596 in Plumbing Advanced Craft Certificate (596-2) in Both - Sanitary Plumbing Plus, Installation and Maintenance of Domestic Heating Systems and Appliances. (E)
      • Or, Course 596 Plumbing Craft Certificate (596-1) Plus course 599 Construction Service Welding Advanced Craft (599-2). (E)
      • Or, An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering discipline. (E)
      • Or, BTEC/ONC in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering. (E)

      Desirable

      • Additional relevant Competencies. (D)

      Experience

      Essential

      • Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in Mechanical Engineering for a minimum of 3 years (E)
      • Plus
      • At least 2 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility. (E)
      • And
      • Background in Mechanical Engineering, equipment or Building services installation, alteration, maintenance or fault finding. (E)

      Desirable

      • Previous experience of working in an acute Hospital
      • environment or similar demanding role.(D)

      Additional Criteria

      Desirable

      • Clean driving licence (D)
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Basic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or post-Secondary Education training in a relevant field (E)
      • City & Guilds of London Institute Certificate in,
      • Either,
      • Course 205 in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 (205-3). (E)
      • Or, Course 596 in Plumbing Advanced Craft Certificate (596-2) in Both - Sanitary Plumbing Plus, Installation and Maintenance of Domestic Heating Systems and Appliances. (E)
      • Or, Course 596 Plumbing Craft Certificate (596-1) Plus course 599 Construction Service Welding Advanced Craft (599-2). (E)
      • Or, An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering discipline. (E)
      • Or, BTEC/ONC in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering. (E)

      Desirable

      • Additional relevant Competencies. (D)

      Experience

      Essential

      • Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in Mechanical Engineering for a minimum of 3 years (E)
      • Plus
      • At least 2 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility. (E)
      • And
      • Background in Mechanical Engineering, equipment or Building services installation, alteration, maintenance or fault finding. (E)

      Desirable

      • Previous experience of working in an acute Hospital
      • environment or similar demanding role.(D)

      Additional Criteria

      Desirable

      • Clean driving licence (D)

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Heartlands Hospital

      Bordesley Green E

      Birmingham

      West Midlands

      B9 5SS


      Employer's website

      https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Heartlands Hospital

      Bordesley Green E

      Birmingham

      West Midlands

      B9 5SS


      Employer's website

      https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

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