Craftsman (Mechanical Engineering)

This role requires a time served mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent. This is an entry level trade position into hospital engineering where successful candidates would take part in additional training to enable them to carry out varying maintenance tasks in all mechanical hospital engineering disciplines.

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1. Carry out planned and reactive work appropriate to core skills in addition to other duties (Dependent on relevant training) in order to achieve flexibility and efficiency.

2. Diagnose and repair faults on complex Mechanical and electrical installations, plant, engineering systems, and equipment in accordance with current regulations and guidance.

3. Work on a wide range of hospital mechanical systems including but not limited to heating systems, hot and cold water systems, emergency generators, control systems, electrical motors / drive systems, domestic equipment, catering equipment, lighting systems, ventilation plant, boiler plant, building energy management system and communication systems.

4. Manufacture, assemble, erect, and install new installation work unsupervised to a recognised standard within an acceptable timescale.

5. Perform a wide range of work of other trades.

6. Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run engineering plant & equipment.

7. Carry out water system inspections, tests and maintain records in conjunction with the Trusts Water Management Policy.

8. Use all relevant test equipment, tools and equipment.

9. To interpret and work from, complex engineering drawings & wiring diagrams and specifications with appropriate methods and sequence of operation

10. To plan and manage the working day based on work orders issued by Supervisor.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Knowledge and Experience

Qualifications

Desirable: - First aid course; - Relevant Health & Safety qualification or equivalent; - Proven evidence of CPD

Aptitude and Abilities

Desirable: - Proven working knowledge of AutoCAD,

Disposition and motivation

Circumstances