Maintenance Assistant

* Carry out general labouring duties and other works commensurate with the grade, personal abilities and experience.

All employees have a duty to report any accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, near misses and untoward incidents, following EQUANS procedure.

* Work with and assist electrical, mechanical, plumbing, joinery trade personnel as directed.

* Adhere to H&S policies and comply with Safe Systems of work as operated by Technical Services, together with Statutory Regulations such as Health & Safety, COSHH etc.

Compliance with all statutory requirements in relation to safe working practices and safe operation of plant, equipment and services. Keeping records of all activities as per all Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) and Quality Assurance requirements.

* Carry out HTM 04-01 Legionella and water hygiene checks.

* Maintain records and complete service reports as appropriate.

Working within the Technical Services team, the post holder will have the required skills to ensure the safe completion of repairs, minor planned installation and maintenance work on a wide range of equipment, building fixtures and plant to the highest of standards for our clients.

* Maintain, adjust and operate associated trades machinery.

The post holder will take responsibility for their own work

* Work and assist external contractors as required

* Liaise with hospital staff on a daily basis.

The main responsibilities include efficiently and effectively performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on lighting, water and heating services and reactive repairs to building fabric e.g. plasterwork, floor coverings, ceramic tiles etc as required.

* Assist in the maintenance of accurate work and maintenance records.

The objective of the department is to operate and maintain a physical environment in which healthcare can be delivered to the patient. The main elements being the maintenance of both building fabric and services e.g. external and internal finishes, fittings and fixtures, plumbing, electrical and mechanical services, etc.

* Carry out minor maintenance works and minor repairs to mechanical, electrical, plumbing and joinery equipment. - such as blocked sinks and toilets, lamp replacement and general repairs to fixtures and fittings (ceiling tiles, blinds, cupboards, ironmongery) and minor redecoration.

* Basic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or equivalent.

* Previous experience of general maintenance is beneficial.

* C&G Certificate - Inspection and testing of Portable Electrical Appliances is desirable.

* Previous experience in a similar role desirable, although not essential

* Must have (or be able to obtain) Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

EQUANS are looking for 2x Maintenance Assistants to join our team in Wakefield at Pinderfield and Pontefract Hospital. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

The MA role may require participation on a shift roster, which will include working unsocial hours (for which a shift allowance is paid).

What can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; * 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 years' service (+ public holidays) * Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary * Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers * Gym membership discounts * Cycle to work scheme * Holiday purchase scheme * 2 corporate social responsibility days per year * Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes * Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme * Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network * 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app