Band 4 Multi Skilled Mechanical Craftsperson inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED
MON 28 OCT 2024
Additionally, the candidate will be expected to engage in planned maintenance schemes, report findings as part of facilities management, and operate necessary machinery within safety regulations. The role requires readiness to work in hazardous areas and facilitate immediate emergency responses using communication devices. Competency in operating specific equipment such as forklifts and bonded abrasive wheels is also necessary.
Perform unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine
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.
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
Natural gas fired heating, 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
Decontamination washers
Laundry equipment
Patient handling equipment such as beds, hoists, wheelchairs, etc.
Hydrotherapy pool
To undertake all work activities as requested by the Mechanical Team Leader, Supervisor or Estates Officer.
To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.
To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.
To actively participate in the operation of facilities labour control scheme, by completion of all paperwork and reports as required by the scheme.
Carry out all work on equipment as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Building and Construction Regulations and the Trust's Safety Policy.
To carry out engineering surveys and compile data, as and when instructed by line managers.
To work overtime to carry out repairs/maintenance not possible during normal hours.
At all times when on duty, to carry Trust communication devices such as mobile telephones, two-way radios or pagers to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.
Where required to, holds a current certificate of training and is competent in the operation and use of a counterbalance forklift truck for compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998.
Where required to, holds a current certificate of training and is competent in the operation and use of bonded abrasive wheels for compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998.
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