Shift Mechanical Crafts Person

at  Sodexo

HEALTHY OUTCOMES START WITH POSITIVE PATIENT EXPERIENCES.

As Shift Mechanical Craftsperson at Sodexo, you will be the go-to person, the one with the answers to everyone’s questions, and the one who knows how to keep the facilities operating smoothly. You will be the specialist who will provide technical advice and support for the maintenance of equipment, building fabric, and utility services across the Manchester Foundation Trust Hospital estate. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• The post holder will be required to use their specialised skills and technical knowledge to convey technical information to Sodexo/Trust engineers and contractors when co-ordinating repair work inside and outside of normal working hours. This will reflect the need for the post holder to act on his/her own initiative, the need for accuracy, attention to detail, numeracy and record keeping.
• The post holder will be required to assess at all times their own work taking into account the priority, risk factors and possible interruption of this work due to urgent/emergency calls showing their ability to work without supervision.
• The post holder will be required to use machinery and tools within their level of expertise/training, including power tools in accordance with PUWER regulations. The post holder will also be required to make regular use of ladders, scaffolding, access equipment, and lifting equipment.

YOU BRING THE SKILLS. WE’LL BRING THE OPPORTUNITIES.

• 37.5 hours per week
• £15.33 - £18.66 per hour
• Recruitment retention payment additional £3,500 per annum
• Standard overtime paid at 1.5x
• Bank holiday overtime paid at 2x
• 27 Days annual leave + bank holidays
• 4 weekly recurring rota

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• The post holder will be a member of a multi- disciplined/skilled team comprising of 8 skilled craftsmen and 4 assistants, working a 24 hour rotating shift pattern. By using Specialist knowledge and skills gained from training, experience and appropriate qualifications, the post holder will work as part of a team or on occasions work alone, following the Lone Working Policy and using one’s own initiative providing the safe operation and maintenance of a range of complex plant, equipment and control systems over the hospital site. To achieve this the post holder will carry out a wide range of planned and emergency mechanical/electrical activities to a high standard.
• The post holder will carry out their duties in an efficient manner with full awareness, understanding and compliance with the Trust and Sodexo’s Health and Safety, Infection Control Policies and Procedures including the Trust/Sodexo Permit to Work systems.
• At all times the post holder shall carry a page/emergency bleep to enable him/her to respond to and prioritise calls to ensure timely action and a mobile telephone to enable communication with other departmental/non departmental staff of all positions as and when required. These communications will normally be via the Help Desk or in an emergency, direct from the Hospital switchboard (fire alarms, lift trappings etc). The post holder will prioritise workloads at all times, work under pressure in emergency situations where failure to act promptly of safely may result in serious injury, damage or loss of life.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

• Have extensive knowledge, experience and appropriate qualifications in one’s own discipline and a working knowledge of others and be able to demonstrate competence in these disciplines.
• Maintain, test, diagnose and repair faults in complex mechanical/electrical installations, plant, control systems, and equipment dealing with new situations as they arise and passing on knowledge to others.
• Investigating the underlying causes of breakdowns or failures and identifying and undertaking remedial action as required.
• Assemble and install minor works of both their own and other trade disciplines. (Lock related problems such as digi locks, controlled drug cupboards, make safe broken windows etc).
• Have a broad understanding of legislation and codes of practice affecting engineering works and comply with both these and the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work at all times.
• Undertake risk assessments for maintenance and repair works to ensure that works are carried out in a safe manner.
• Ensure plant history is kept up to date.
• Understand the relationship between their own work and that of other trades and grades of staff.
• Learn new techniques and procedures with training where appropriate, attaining the required certification.
• Instruct others on aspects of their work relating to their core trade.
• To undertake other specific duties when requested by the Operational Supervisor.
• Have the responsibility for contacting external contractors and work with these contractors ensuring their compliance with Sodexo’s Health and Safety Policy for contractors. (Medical gas, lift, drains engineers etc).
• Have the responsibility for calling out the mechanical/ electrical/ joiner/ air conditioning/fridge craftsman if and when required.
• Liaise with departmental manager, ward/clinic staff or administrators and observing departmental procedures, (infection control, barrier nursing).
• The post holder will be required to identify and request materials for repairs/modifications, supplying comprehensive technical details to the relevant supervisor.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied