Maintenance Assistant - Kent & Canterbury Hospital Canterbury, England
Job description
Maintenance Assistant – Kent & Canterbury Hospital
We have a great new opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join our growing and friendly Estates Department at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital.
Salary: £22,000 per year
Working Hours: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week.
2gether Support Solutions provides facilities, property, procurement and professional services to the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust, which is one of the largest in the UK.
The Role:
We are looking for driven self-starter types who want to be part of a hands on and fast paced environment, who ideally would have some maintenance experience or “handy work” in a similar type of position or has come from a trade background with some prior training. You do not need to be fully trade qualified, although it is a bonus.
Although direct experience is useful, this is a development role for someone looking to learn but that does have an understanding of repairs and building maintenance standards & procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- To work in accordance with the requirements of 2gether on Water Supplies HTM 04 as directed performing non-complex tasks.
- Carry out daily routine tasks in accordance with PM5 in connection with Steam Boiler Systems.
- Perform daily checks on Steam Boiler water quality and perform necessary adjustments to maintain feed water quality within recommended guidelines.
- Perform daily checks on Hydrotherapy Pool chemicals and perform necessary adjustments to maintain pool water fit for clinical use.
- Actively participate in the operation of the Technical Solutions CAFM system, including identifying own jobs as being in progress, closing down jobs adding comments plus time taken and notifying Team Leader of work that cannot be completed due to shortage of parts - therefore must be confident with technology
- At all times to carry 2gether Support Solutions communication devices to facilitate immediate response to emergencies
- Work overtime to carry out works as required by management
Maintenance Responsibilities
- Undertakes minor repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Engineering Supervisors.
- Carries out routine planned preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with 2gether procedures.
- To liaise with Engineering Team Leaders regarding plant or equipment failures.
- Completes all report sheets as necessary.
- Carries out data collection of utility meter readings as directed by the Team Leaders or Maintenance Manager.
- Undertake maintenance and repairs of the various waste systems on the site.
- To follow planned maintenance schedules.
- Assists Tradesman undertaking Mechanical, Electrical & Building repairs and installation Works with and follows the instruction of Team Leaders / and Technicians at all times whilst working on hot water / steam systems or other systems as directed.
- Uses all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
Why work with us?
- Generous annual leave allowance plus the opportunity to buy or sell leave
- Company Pension
- Onsite childcare facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme with Health Assure
We offer discounts and savings that make a difference to you including:
- Discounted travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing and travel extras
- Subsidised bus pass
- Health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion and entertainment
- Training and development opportunities including BICS and functional skills training
Social values are at the core of 2gether Support Solutions. We welcome applications from all backgrounds to encourage a diverse and inclusive workforce.
To find out more about us, please visit our website: https://2gethersupportsolutions.org/about-us/
2gether Support Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. 2gether holds the right to withdraw an offer of employment where a candidate is unable to satisfactorily meet the requirements of the pre-employment checks and employment policies.
We also reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
If you are successful in securing a role with us you will undergo pre-employment checks including gaining proof of right to work and DBS ID (if applicable). Details of these checks and which documents you will need can be found here: https://2gethersupportsolutions.org/pre-employment-checks/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- We require you to be 18 years or older to work for us. Are you?
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
