Community Plumber - Morecambe, United Kingdom - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Morecambe, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The post holder will carry out routine and complex maintenance work to various premises in Lancaster, Morecambe, Blackpool and surrounding districts.

The post holder must have the ability to work effectively on own initiative as work is managed rather than supervised.

This will involve working with trade groups and contractors' staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service which is responsive to user needs.

This will involve the planning and organizing of maintenance activities.

The post holder is required to demonstrate a high level of cross trade flexibility beyond the boundaries of their core skills including electrical and building maintenance skills supported with in-house training.

1) To provide an effective and efficient maintenance and repair service to all plumbing installations e.g.

hot and cold water services and mains distribution, gas services, boilers and space heating systems, water storage tanks, sanitary fittings and firefighting equipment.

2) Installation and acceptance testing of new systems and equipment as required.
3) Work in hazardous areas and confined spaces, taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe working procedures.
4) Ability to interpret detailed technical manuals, diagnose faults and repair specialist engineering facilities, assist in commissioning, problem solving new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.
5) Be conversant with the latest edition of the electrical safety code for low voltage systems for competent persons (LV)
6) Actively participate in the operation of the works helpdesk, including the timely completion of work dockets.
7) Undertake essential repair work and general maintenance activities at the request of the Community Estates Manager.
8) To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Trust procedures and schedules.
9) The completion of maintenance inspections records and test certificates as necessary.
10) Work with engineering/technical drawings and specifications

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

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1.3.1 Main Duties
1) To provide an effective and efficient maintenance and repair service to all plumbing
installations e.g. hot and cold water services and mains distribution, gas services, boilers and
space heating systems, water storage tanks, sanitary fittings and firefighting equipment.
2) Installation and acceptance testing of new systems and equipment as required.
3) Work in hazardous areas and confined spaces, taking all safety measures to prevent danger,
avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe
working procedures.
4) Ability to interpret detailed technical manuals, diagnose faults and repair specialist
engineering facilities, assist in commissioning, problem solving new technical services and
communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.
5) Be conversant with the latest edition of the electrical safety code for low voltage systems for
competent persons (LV)
6) Actively participate in the operation of the works helpdesk, including the timely completion
of work dockets.
7) Undertake essential repair work and general maintenance activities at the request of the
Community Estates Manager.
8) To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in
accordance with Trust procedures and schedules.
9) The completion of maintenance inspections records and test certificates as necessary.
10) Work with engineering/technical drawings and specifications
11) Undertake inspections for pre-installations and investigate services which may be required
for new equipment and carry out minor installation improvement work.
12) To notify the Community Estates Manager, or equivalent, of any problems within Trust
premises that may be of danger to staff and members of the public. To ensure that accident
forms are completed and to co-operate with the investigation of any accident or untoward
occurrence.
13) To carry out work in accordance with risk assessments and safe working practices to conform
to health & safet