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Maintenance Multi-Skilled Engineer
| Posting date: | 14 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,731.00 to £41,652.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32731.00 - £41652.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2025 |
| Location: | Mare Street Hackney London E8 4SA, E8 4SA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | E0339-25-0006 |
Summary
Job title: Maintenance Multi-Skilled Engineer Responsible to: Maintenance Supervisor Responsible for: The role of the Maintenance Mechanical Engineer is concerned with keeping the internal building services in good working order and undertaking the minor maintenance, repair and installation of electrical, mechanical and plumbing services and equipment at the Hospice, as directed by the Head of Facilities /Maintenance Supervisor. Basic function The post holder will assist maintenance colleagues to carry out their duties. This role involves working with colleagues in a small maintenance team led by the Head of Facilities. Organisational context St Josephs Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity who retain an interest in the oversight of the Hospice. The Hospice is working to achieve Vision 2024, which has five key strands: patients, enterprise, estates, funding and fundraising, and human resources. The Hospice seeks to be an outstanding provider of palliative and end of life care. Each employee is critical to delivering and maintain those standards in accordance with the Hospices core values. Discretion to act As the philosophy of St Josephs Hospice is based on a multidisciplinary approach, the Maintenance Mechanical/Electrical engineer is expected to comply with this concept in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities. Key accountabilities 1. Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Duties 1.1 Carry out repairs to mechanical and plumbing services and equipment, e.g. replacement of filters in ventilation systems, check tensions of drive belts, TV on ward, ports on nurses call systems etc and record details of works, materials and time on a docket, report system or computer terminal, as directed. 1.2 Carry out programmed planned maintenance works to mechanical and plumbing services, e.g. checking temperature of water taps and outlets, descaling showerheads etc following prescribed instructions to defined standards; record actions and/or findings using a formal written report system. 1.3 Carry out minor electrical/Mechanical repairs, installation and testing such as changing plugs, replacing lamps, light fittings and wall sockets, Installing circulation pups /valves. 1.4 Record/monitor energy/fuel/water consumption/temperatures and associated information as directed. 1.5 Carry out minor mechanical and plumbing installation works, e.g. toilet bowls and wash hand basins, including the commissioning and testing of equipment in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and relevant standards/codes of practice. 1.6 Provide information to the Head of Facilities/Maintenance Supervisor on replacement parts and spares, to enable orders to be raised. 1.7 Inspect equipment on delivery/installation, when requested, and advise of any omissions or defects. 1.8 Maintain power tools and test workshop equipment and ensure the workshop is kept in good order at all times. 1.9 Implements policies and where necessary advises of changes to the Head of Facilities /Maintenance Supervisor. 2. Related Construction Trades Tasks 2.1 Perform a basic range of work in other construction trades in accordance with the Hospice needs, e.g. assist in the erection and dismantling of simple platforms, ladders, trestles, stagings etc. 2.2 Assist the Carpenter to construct simple paths in timber formwork to slab edging, paths and steps mixing, placing, compacting and protection of concrete and hard landscaping. 2.3 Assist maintenance colleagues with minor reactive remedial works, safe use tools etc. 2.4 Work with maintenance colleagues and external contractors at the Hospice and provide information or assistance to these persons when requested, e.g. identify to specialist contractors the location of stop valves and electrical isolation switches etc. 3. Other Work Tasks 3.1 Test weekly and record performance of blood fridge. 3.2 Monitor and inspect all boiler rooms including the steam boiler. 3.3 Maintain the general heating and hot water. 3.4 Work within a planned maintenance programed. 3.5 System pump sets/stations/boosted water and pressurisation units and domestic water systems 3.6 General plant room checks 3.7 Help in the Management of L8 water systems. 3.8 Attend to contractors in the absence of the Head of Facilities or Maintenance Supervisor. 3.9 For example, provide regular reliable line management support sufficient to enable staff to give their best and develop their potential as fully as possible. 4. Personal development 4.1 Identify your own learning and development needs in order to meet the key requirements of the post. 4.2 Take responsibility for linking your own development needs with the Hospice appraisal and objective setting process. 4.3 Take responsibility for your own continuing development by undertaking specific areas of work/projects to develop new skills. 4.4 Take responsibility for your own professional development, including keeping up-to-date with relevant professional and other developments in HR at local and national levels 4.5 Engage in supervision to support your personal and professional development. 5. Equality, diversity and inclusion 5.1 Comply with and promote St Josephs Hospice Equal Opportunity Policy and avoid any behaviour which discriminates against colleagues, potential employees, patients/clients or their families on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, age, belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion, disability, creed, class, gender, sexual orientation. 6. Mission and core values 6.1 All Hospice staff are expected to work in line with St Josephs Mission & Core Values as these precepts act as a value base which directly influence how all work activities are undertaken. The ethos of the Hospice should be apparent in the behaviours and attitudes of all employees as the work they undertake, whether it is direct or indirect, care is ultimately for the benefit of patients. The Mission and Core Values are an integral part of all job descriptions, the probationary period and performance and development reviews. (Full details attached). 7. Environment and sustainability 7.1 Comply with and promote the Hospices environmental policies, which stem from our core values. Promote environmentally sustainable practice and development and avoid any behaviour, which undermines environmentally sustainable practice and development throughout the Hospice services and departments. 8. Health, safety and welfare 8.1 Ensure a safe working environment and be aware of responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act, taking appropriate action in the event of an accident to patients, staff, self or any other person in the work area. St Josephs Hospice operates a no smoking policy.