Maintenance Assistant

at  QE Facilities

Assist/Support craft persons in carrying out planned preventative and breakdown m aintenance of plant, equipment and associated services situated in all areas and departments as directed by Workforce Manager or S upervisor . Carry out work of a semi-skilled nature without supervision and undertake labouring and cleaning duties as required , u nder extreme conditions this shall include s now clearing and gritting.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Reactive Maintenance: Assist with/u ndertake the maintenance of plant, equipment and associated services at the request of engineering officer s and or maint enance supervisor. This includes , but is not limited to :
M inor plumbing duties, ie unblocking toilets, drains, etc,
C l eaning duties ie radiator covers , light fittings, etc
Water related tasks, ie flushing, testing, etc
Installation and repair of fixtures/fittings, ie dispensers, whiteboards, signage, etc
Grounds work, ie gritting, snow clearing, litter picking, grass cutting (as and when required )
Planned Maintenance: Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspection and testing in accordance with company & customer procedures and manufacturers specifications . This includes, but is not limited to:
Cleaning duties ie ventilation grilles, plantrooms, etc
Water related tasks, ie flushing, testing, recording temperatures, etc
A larm testing , ie fire alarms, lift alarms, etc
Portable appliance testing
Actively participate in the operation of the QE Facilities helpdesk, including the timely completion of work dockets via a PDA ( handheld device ) this includes job sheets with a Tradesman’s report detailing time taken and materials used for costing purposes.
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
Able to work independently and on own initiative to manage workload
Able to provide, receive and interpret routine/technical information
Able to work in adverse environmental conditions ( ie ducts, restricted spaces, boiler house, inclement weather, etc )
Able to work with discretion/ in a sensitive manner in and around patient situations
Able to work at heigh

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