Mechanical Fitter/ Plumber/ Maintenance Engineer

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are seeking a Mechanical Fitter/ Plumber/ Maintenance Engineer to join our busy Estates Department to perform multi-skilled tasks which can be complex and/or non-routine. This involves working on hot and cold-water systems, heating systems, control of water hygiene and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment. The successful candidate will be required to join the On-call Rota after sufficient training and must be able to respond to emergency calls within 45 minutes of leaving home and arriving at the hospital base. Working 37.5 hours per week and based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, you may however be required to work at The Princess Royal Hospital or any other buildings the Trust has responsibility to maintain. Previous applicants need not apply. The postholder will be capable of carrying out mechanical work covering a wide and diverse range of equipment and plant, and will also work in accordance with the requirements of all Health Technical Memorandum (HTM's) and guidance/regulation.

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• To act as Competent person (CP) for relevant disciplines i.e. Health Technical Memorandum (HTM's) as designated.
  
• To plan and manage day-to-day work and co‑ordinate with contractors and other staff members to arrange for work to be carried out.
  
• To design, manufacture, assemble and install new work.
  
• To carry out tasks effectively and efficiently to a high standard and instruct others on aspects of the trade.
  
• To work with and assist other trades.
  
• The postholder will actively participate in the operation of engineering planned maintenance systems.
  
• The postholder will join the On‑Call system responding to out-of-hours emergency calls from the On‑Call Engineer to take appropriate action to make it safe or repair, communicating and advising those affected, i.e. staff, patients and visitors, etc.
  
• The postholder will be required to carry a Trust communication device as and when operational needs require, responding to urgent requests from their line manager during their working shift.
  
• The postholder will respond to fire calls and assist as directed on site.
  

Become part of a large dynamic team, supporting various areas across all sites in maintaining and upgrading the Estates, to ensure that the overall condition is kept to a high standard in line with current regulations. Duties in the department include, but are not exhausted to, mechanical, electrical and general maintenance expertise.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic lifestyle. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country, with dramatic countryside and bustling towns, we have state-of-the-art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional NHS job development opportunities.

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust is committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.