Maintenance Craftsperson

Carry out all repairs and planned maintenance requests as assigned by Supervisor. Carry out and complete all work to a high standard to the satisfaction of the client and your Supervisor and appropriate safety requirements. Comply with Safe Systems of Work, operated by the Estates Maintenance Department, together with all relevant Statutory Regulations such as Health & Safety, COSHH, HTMs and other guidance documents, etc. To complete appropriate docket reports and task reports wholly and accurately, in conjunction with the Departments Quality Management System. Communicate effectively with clients/visitors to ensure jobs are completed to their satisfaction. Project a good image of the Department by good conduct and demeanour. Organise and instruct staff of lower grades when under your control. Use relevant tools/specialist tools and calibrated equipment, PPE and risk assessments on each task to ensure minimal H&S risk to self, staff and public. Diagnose and repair faults in Electrical
Plant and Equipment, have understanding in Mechanical Engineering Services and Plumbing installations, to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on to others. Awareness and capability of the working of Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Systems in NHS buildings. Instruct others on the above features and other aspects of his work. Design, manufacture, assemble, erect and install new works and certify as required. Perform a basic range of work of other crafts, with appropriate training. Understand fully the inter-relationship between the various maintenance crafts and other groups. Carry out all duties of lower grade craftsmen within the Trust, as requested. Normal duties will include tasks such as repairing pumps, boilers, catering equipment, bedpan machines and general electrical work, together with a wide variety of planned preventative maintenance. Requisition materials obtain costs, etc. in compliance with the Departments procurement procedures and with Trust Standing
Financial Instructions. Utilise knowledge, training and experience to enable basic risk assessments to be carried out prior to any work being undertaken. To be able to work using own initiative if the situation arises. Work frequently in abnormal conditions and be prepared to carry out arduous tasks. To carry a hand held device as required enabling contact via supervisor for urgent/emergency work repairs and work allocation. Must be prepared to work overtime and participate in "On-Call" Service (if required).