Water Hygiene Operative - Kidderminster, United Kingdom - Vox Consultants

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Job Title - Water Hygiene Operative

Location - Worcestershire, England

Contract - 6 month contract initially

Hours hours per week

Pay rate - £14.61 per hour

We at Vox Consultants are recruiting for a client based in the Worcestershire area.

Job Purpose:


To participate in the provision of an Estates service primarily undertaking day-to-day inspections, repairs, planned maintenance, installation and minor improvements to the hot and cold water systems.


MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance work in accordance with Estates schedules and accepted good working practices in order to ensure safe and reliable domestic water services.
  • Overhaul, renovate and repair worn, failed or damaged TMVs, taps, showers and other water components as necessary
  • To carry out any necessary plumbing or drainage installations
  • Use chemicals safely to disinfect components and water systems observing all necessary precautions
  • Participate fully in all relevant estates procedures and ensure completion of all necessary documentation in accordance with Estates Department policies.
  • When required advise others on the correct operation of equipment to which you are conversant.
  • Record written work information legibly and without errors as required also record information using the Planet CAFM software.
  • Wear the appropriate protective clothing and footwear, uniforms, safety wear and equipment as deemed appropriate to the job and as required by the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Estates Department.
  • Where necessary induct and instruct other staff on duties in support of your own
  • When required and authorised by your direct line managers give assistance and support to other trade disciplines within the Estates Department to ensure an efficient estates service is provided.
  • When required participate in the gritting and snow/ice clearance of the Hospital roads and pavements.
  • To carry out all duties in a safe manner, having regard for the safety of others.
  • To undergo all necessary update and health & safety training
  • Participation in response/emergency teams for fire, major incident and any other requiring an Estates Department input.
  • When required drive the Trust vehicles.
  • To assist in the upkeep of a small material store and to identify components required to complete repairs.
  • To be responsible for the upkeep, tidiness and maintaining of a safe working environment in the workshops and engineering plant rooms.
  • Where necessary undertake training and operate any computerized systems that are used within the Estates Department.
  • To liaise closely with all modern matrons, ward sisters and heads of departments with regards to water maintenance and other relevant estates matters.
  • Carry out the execution of any other duties as relevant to the Estates services, which may be allocated by management.
  • Be prepared to be available, within reason, to work at short notice, out of normal hours, in emergency situations.

Qualifications/ Must have

  • Experience of basic fault finding and repair of mechanical systems and plant
  • Able to use hand and simple machine tools
  • Knowledge of basic health and safety and safe systems of work
  • Ability to communicate effectively through E mails, spoken communication and nonverbal communication.

Salary:
£14.61 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week


Ability to Commute:

  • Kidderminster, Worcestershire (required)

Work Location:
In person
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