Maintenance Assistant Oldham, England
Job description
Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Location: Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH
Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday 7:30am-3pm or 9am-5pm (Rota- 37.5 hours a week)
Pay: £12.45 an hour
Trust Location: Northern Care Alliance is an NHS Foundation Trust
About the Trust:
The Northern Care Alliance is an NHS Foundation Trust (NCA FT) created by bringing together two NHS Trusts, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The NCA FT was formally established on 1 October 2021. The NCA has been working together as a group since 2016.
What you’ll be responsible for:
· Diagnose and repair faults on noncomplex electrical & mechanical services and equipment, deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
· Assemble and install noncomplex electrical and mechanical services and equipment as required.
· Carry out installation, repairs and planned preventative maintenance on all aspects of noncomplex electrical and mechanical services and equipment.
· Carry out statutory inspections and testing on water systems and assist with fire alarm testing including completing all necessary documentation.
· Undertake non-complex tasks including fault finding.
You’ll have the following skills/experience:
· 2 years’ experience in electrical or mechanical services
· Experience of working within a hospital setting
· NVQ Level 2 in Electrical or Mechanical Services (desirable)
· Experience of using a fall arrest system when working at heights
· City & Guilds in PAT Testing (desirable)
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
NHS Professionals manage your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website.Responsibilities:
- Perform routine maintenance tasks such as repairing and replacing equipment, fixtures, and appliances
- Conduct inspections to identify and resolve maintenance issues
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests from tenants or management
- Keep accurate records of maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors for specialized repairs or services
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment
- Assist with the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs
- Provide excellent customer service to tenants and address their maintenance concerns in a timely manner
Requirements:
- Proven experience in general maintenance or a related field
- Strong knowledge of building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics
- Proficiency in using CMMS software for tracking and managing maintenance activities
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong leadership abilities with the ability to supervise a team of maintenance staff
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills to effectively interact with tenants, contractors, and management
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and requirements. The Maintenance Person will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned by the management.
If you are a motivated individual with a strong background in maintenance and customer service, we encourage you to apply. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within our organization. To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Salary: £12.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 66366
