Job Title: Tradesperson
Overview
To assist the Hospital Estates Department in the provision of an efficient and cost-effective system of maintenance, including the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and building services, building fabric, and associated equipment, internally and externally. All in accordance with current legislation, standards, guidance, and good working practices.
NHS Banding
3 or 4
Salary
£19K-£24K
Formal Qualifications, education & training required
Ideally holds an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent CGLI advanced craft certificate qualification) within Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, and Building.
Essential skills and competencies
- Able to work using own initiative.
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Able to work in an organised manner.
- Full understanding of relevant legislation.
- Understanding of infection control procedures.
- Understanding of personal health and safety.
Desirable skills and competencies
Skill sets and competencies that could support the role such as experience across other professional and/or trade disciplines or skills related to hobbies and interests etc.
Essential experience
- Ability to support relevant Estates activities preferably with previous experience from an NHS Healthcare background.
- Minimum 5 years post apprenticeship work in the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and building services, building fabric, and associated equipment.
- Working in a health care environment.
Job Title: Semi-Skilled / Assistant
Overview
- Assists Tradesmen in the reactive repairs and planned maintenance of the Trust’s built environment and associated engineering systems.
- Undertakes and records system checks such as water temperatures etc. at sentinel outlets and TMVs etc.
NHS Banding
3
Salary
£19K-£20K
Formal Qualifications, education & training required
Ideally has the experience and a good working knowledge of built environment and engineering system maintenance activities.
Essential skills and competencies
- Able to work using own initiative. Able to communicate effectively at different levels.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Able to work in an organised manner.
- Full understanding of relevant legislation.
- Understanding of infection control procedures.
- Understanding of personal health and safety.
Desirable skills and competencies
Skill sets and competencies that could support the role such as experience across other professional and/or trade disciplines or skills related to hobbies and interests etc.
Essential experience
Ability to support relevant Estates activities preferably with previous experience from an NHS Healthcare background.
Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Craftsman (fitter)
Overview
To assist the Hospital Estates Department in the provision of an efficient and cost-effective system of maintenance and installation of mechanical engineering, building services and associated equipment. All in accordance with current legislation, standards, guidance and good working practices
NHS Banding
4
Salary
£21K-£24K
Formal Qualifications, education & training required
- Recognised Mechanical Engineering or building services apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ
- Participation in specialist Health Service training, cross trade training.
- Prepared to share skills and knowledge with other team members
- Undergo ongoing personal development
- Current clean driving license
Essential skills and competencies
- Maintenance and repair of Mechanical Building Services Installations
OR
- Maintenance and repair of Mechanical Engineering plant and equipment
OR
- Installation of Mechanical Building Services
- Minimum 5 years post apprenticeship work in a mechanical engineering or building service environment Testing and commissioning of mechanical building services
Desirable Skills and Competencies
Health and Safety at Work Act Understanding the principles of at least two of the following water systems:
- Ventilation systems
- Steam distribution
- Air conditioning
- Steam raising plant
Essential Experience
- Maintenance and repair of Mechanical Building Services Installations
OR
- Maintenance and repair of Mechanical Engineering plant and equipment
OR
- Installation of Mechanical Building Services.
- Minimum 5 years post apprenticeship work in a mechanical engineering or building service environment
- Testing and commissioning of mechanical building services.
- Participation in specialist Health Service training
- Participation in cross-trade training
- Undergo ongoing personal development
Job Title: Electrical Engineering Craftsman (Electrician)
Overview
To assist the Hospital Estates Department in the provision of an efficient and cost-effective system of maintenance and installation of electrical engineering, building services and associated equipment. All in accordance with current legislation, standards, guidance and good working practices.
NHS Banding
4
Salary
£21K-£24K
Formal Qualifications, education & training required
- Professional knowledge acquired through Serving an apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ or level of experience and specialist knowledge acquired through courses and experience.
- N.E.B.S.S. or equivalent in supervisory management
Essential skills and competencies
- Minimum 5 years post apprenticeship work in an electrical engineering or building services environment.
- Maintenance and repair of Mechanical Building Services Installations
OR
- Maintenance and repair of Mechanical Engineering plant and equipment
OR
- Installation of Mechanical Building Services.
Desirable skills and competencies
- Participation in specialist Health Service Training
- Participation in cross-trade training
- Prepared to share skills and knowledge with other team members
- Undergo ongoing personal development
- Current clean driving license.
Essential experience
- Minimum 5 years post apprenticeship work in an electrical engineering or building services environment.
- Maintenance and repair of Mechanical Building Services Installations
OR
- Maintenance and repair of Mechanical Engineering plant and equipment
OR
- Installation of Mechanical Building Services.
- Health and Safety at Work Act 17th Edition IEE regulations
- Understanding the principles of electrical distribution, electrical switchgear, electrical plant, electrical appliances, electrical installation.
Disclaimer
The salary banding for any NHS post has a clearly defined start point, and salary progression based on nationally negotiated pay scales (Agenda for Change). These bandings and pay points are widely available https://www.nhsemployers.org/pay-pensions-and-reward/agenda-for-change/pay-scales/annual
The agreed starting point for any post is at the bottom of the pay scale with annual progression until the top of the pay scale is reached. Candidates should expect to start on the bottom of the pay scale for the role they are considering unless they have previous directly related NHS experience in a similar role.
