Job summary
- Main area
- Estates
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 213-CORP-7561194
- Employer
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- King's College Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £33,094 - £36,195 per annum, inc HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Maintenance Tradesperson
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
The post holder will be part of the team providing a patient focussed maintenance service on the day shift .The post holder will carry out the repair, maintenance or installation of all plant, equipment, and engineering services. This will include Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), testing and calibration, fault finding, emergency response, defect correction and minor works. The post holder will be required to liaise with Estates Officers, other maintenance staff, Heads of Departments, Ward Managers and other clinical staff.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Tradesperson to be based at our Denmark Hill site.
The role will involve routine maintenance, installation and repair work on a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems.
Working for our organisation
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be part of the team delivering a patient focused maintenance service across the Kings Estate. To assist all other trades as applicable and as a part of a maintenance team communicate technical issues to other maintenance staff. To assemble, install and commission new works and equipment as required. Maintain and repair the trusts properties and equipment in accordance with Health Technical Memoranda and Health Building Notes. To ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and local operation procedure codes. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. Have a good understanding of computers, and in particular standard Microsoft Office Tools, knowledge and experience with BMS and planned maintenance systems will be an advantage. To co-operate with management in creating an integrated estates service. To ensure the completion and update of maintenance records. To instruct other maintenance staff and fully managed service contractors (where appropriate) in all aspects of their work.
To comply with statutory and other relevant requirements related to Health & Safety legislation and HTM safe systems of work.
To attend training sessions where applicable in the use of all safety PPE and to follow all safety procedures.
Draw the attention of management to any defects affecting Health & Safety.
Undertake acceptance testing of new equipment and advice on suitability for safe use.
To support risk management for the department by identifying, implementing and maintaining controls and actions where necessary
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised and registered engineering apprenticeship. or relevant experience
- NVQ’s City & Guilds Qualification (Mechanical/Electrical)
Desirable criteria
- Additional Trade Relevant Certification e.g. Pressure Systems, Fixed Wiring
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience Post Apprenticeship
- Good knowledge in at least one of the following areas. Steam Systems, HVAC, Electrical Distribution
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable post apprenticeship experience in non-routine maintenance of complex engineering plant and equipment with a broad understanding of other trade disciplines.
Desirable criteria
- Previous hospital maintenance experience
- Knowledge of operating a computerised Building Management System
- Knowledge of NHS Technical Standards and HTM’s
Skills & Competencies
Essential criteria
- Good Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Project a credible professional image at all times
- Self-Motivator
- Drive and Persistence
- Ability to work in close co-operation with other disciplines
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joji Abraham
- Job title
- Senior Estates Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02083992804
- Additional information
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