Please note: pending new pay rates of £31,049 - £37,796 for the agenda for change agreement 25-26.
To work as part of an inhouse maintenance shift team to provide a total planned and reactive maintenance service. To be responsible for giving a Trust wide service in accordance with the duties and responsibilities given below.
Perform unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and / or non-routine.
Responsible for testing and fault finding on all engineering plant and equipment throughout the Hospital, out of hours and unsupervised.
To act as ‘Competent & Appointed Person’ for the Trust in safe operation and maintenance of boiler and other plant and systems.
Work under own initiative to undertake maintenance and repairs as directed, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
At all times to carry Trust communication devices (pager / two-way radios / mobile phone) to facilitate immediate response to emergency situations.
To provide a first line of response to maintain the delivery of clinical services and undertake ‘first time fix’ or instigate temporary measures to ensure clinical capacity is not disrupted where possible.
Respond to urgent situations such as lift entrapment and fire alarm calls etc.
To issue permits to work to directly employed staff and contractors.
To supervise contractors on site out of normal working hours.
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it, and we’re proud to have won awards for the services we provide. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, respect, collaboration, excellence and integrity.
Key Skills
City & Guilds in either Electrical and/or Mechanical Services Level 3 or NVQ Level 3.
Previous experience in a multi skilled maintenance position with a core skill in either Electrical or Mechanical Services
Previous experience in a Competent Person (CP) role, for example, Low Voltage CP (HTM 06), Medical Gases CP (HTM 02), HVAC CP (HTM 03) etc.
Previous experience in a shift technician role within a complex environment i.e., Healthcare
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Good problem-solving skills
The ability to assist with in emergency tasks such as fire alarms, heating failures, blocked drains and gritting of roads etc.
Making areas safe following patient damage
Physically fit as the role will involve lifting and carrying.
Excellent customer service skills, friendly and approachable
Key Activities
To undertake and be responsible for the following in conjunction with and as directed by the appropriate Estates Manager / Estates Officer / Maintenance Supervisor
To organise and prioritise own day-to-day duties to ensure safe efficient operation of plant.
Diagnose and repair faults in engineering and/or electrical and/or plumbing installations, plant, and equipment to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
Make the appropriate Estates Manager / Estates Officer / Team Leader aware of faults and breakdowns within the facility as appropriate in and out of normal working hours.
To prioritise all emergency and non-emergency out of hours calls to ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors and to provide an effective service.
To carry out PPM and reactive work across site as required.
Responsible for the maintenance of records for all major repairs completed and logbooks, feedback documentation Including Works Orders, reporting any defects or malfunctions in plant or equipment by clear and concise logging in the plant logbooks provided.
Carry out building surveys and inspections as required.
Advise on material, equipment, and systems.
Maintain building and site service records.
Highlight Health & Safety issues relating to building, mechanical control and electrical issues.
Carry out investigation and testing on fire alarm and security systems.
Liaise with external contractors and suppliers where necessary.
Support company projects as and when required.
Be part of a shift Rota 4 on, 4 off (days and nights).
Supervision of maintenance assistants, apprentices, contractors and providing practical training
Perform any other duties as required by the Company.
Health and Safety
Responsible for own health and safety and that of colleagues, in accordance with the company’s’ Health and Safety policy
Anticipate and act on any potential hazards by initiating and progressing any remedial measures required.
Comply with any regulations associated with work being carried out.
Undertake any training deemed compulsory for role.
Ensure the correct PPE is always worn.
Communication

The post holder will be required to take part in an annual performance appraisal, where this job description will be reviewed, and objectives set
The Trust has a No Smoking Policy that prohibits any smoking whilst at work
The post holder is expected to contribute to the creation of a working
environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and treated with dignity.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended in consultation with the post holder. It should be reviewed whenever major changes have been agreed to the post and should be reviewed as part of the annual appraisal process to ensure it remains an accurate reflection of the duties and responsibilities undertaken by the post holder.
Safeguarding Children and Adults
All Trust staff has a responsibility to ensure the safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This includes attending statutory and mandatory training, adhering to local Safeguarding Children and Adults boards’ policies and procedures and inter-agency guidance as identified in the Trust’s Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Confidentiality
Personal information and many of the duties of this post are of a confidential nature and disciplinary action will be taken if confidential information is divulged to inappropriate persons.
Data Protection Act
All staff are reminded of their duties and responsibilities as employees under the General Data Protection Regulations (2018) and to ensure that Personal Data is not negligently or unlawfully handled or disclosed to unauthorised persons.
Infection Control
As an employee of Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust you are responsible for protecting yourself and others against the risk of acquiring a Healthcare Associated Infection. All staff, clinical or non-clinical are expected to comply with infection control policies and procedures. You will attend the mandatory infection control training and updates as required by the Trust.
Environmental Issues
The Trust is committed to reducing its impact on the environment by preventing pollution, continually improving it environmental performance which increases the wellbeing of staff and patients. As a member of staff, you are expected to adhere to policies to assist the Trust in meeting its environmental and sustainability targets