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Multi Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson Higher Level Joiner

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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level

AI generated summary

  • You must be qualified in using and maintaining machinery, hand tools, and safety equipment, following health and safety legislation in various workplace and clinical settings.
  • You will install, maintain, and repair structural elements, liaise with staff and patients, ensure fire door integrity, and use workshop machinery while adhering to safety guidelines.

Requirements

  • - To be conversant and qualified in the use and maintenance of site and workshop-based machinery, various hand powered tools, mechanical equipment and safety devices (including planer, spindle molder, dimension saw, band saw and mortice machine) and all extraction equipment in line with current health and safety legislation and operating procedures taking into consideration the workplace, public and clinical areas.

Responsibilities

  • - To Install, maintain, service and repair a full range of Estates Structural, fabric components and elements to the Organisations Hospitals and other relevant properties.
  • - Plan and complete installation improvement works across the site, including clinical areas following National, Local and Trust guidance and policies.
  • - Liaise with Ward Managers, nursing staff and patients when working on wards, providing a flexible and safe service, communicating in a clear manner explaining the process of the work to be undertaken.
  • - To work on all Trust properties, clinics and wards which may contain a wide range of patients who are in need of specialist care and require their wellbeing and dignity to be respected.
  • - Responsible for the installation and regular maintenance of Fire doors ensuring that the integrity of the door structure is not compromised, reporting faults immediately to relevant person.
  • - Maintenance and repair of doors, windows (sashed, curved head) and ironmongery, with specialist knowledge of different locks (keypad locks, drug locks, magnetic locks, mortise and Yale lock door closers and patent door and window systems).
  • - Repair and make adjustments when required to various types of Trust furniture using guidance from manufacturers for example patient adjustable chairs, specialist handrails and office desks.
  • - To be conversant and qualified in the use and maintenance of site and workshop-based machinery, various hand powered tools, mechanical equipment and safety devices (including planer, spindle molder, dimension saw, band saw and mortice machine) and all extraction equipment in line with current health and safety legislation and operating procedures taking into consideration the workplace, public and clinical areas.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Multi Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson Higher Level Joiner.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The main responsibilities include installing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing a full range of structural, fabric components, and elements in hospitals and other relevant properties.

Will I be required to work directly with patients and staff?

Yes, you will need to liaise with Ward Managers, nursing staff, and patients while working on wards, providing a flexible and safe service.

What type of maintenance will I be responsible for regarding fire doors?

You will be responsible for the installation and regular maintenance of fire doors, ensuring their integrity is not compromised and reporting any faults immediately.

Is prior experience with different types of locks necessary?

Yes, you should have specialist knowledge of various locks, including keypad locks, drug locks, magnetic locks, and mortise and Yale locks.

Where will I be required to work?

You will work across various Trust properties, including Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital, and several community healthcare premises.

What kind of equipment and tools will I be working with?

You will be working with site and workshop-based machinery, hand-powered tools, and mechanical equipment, including safety devices and extraction equipment.

Who should I contact for further details or informal visits?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Lee Chelton, the Engineering Manager, via email at lee.chelton@mbht.nhs.uk or by telephone at 07900408441.

Are there specific health and safety regulations I need to follow?

Yes, you are expected to follow current health and safety legislation and operating procedures while working in various clinical and public areas.

Does the job require flexibility in working hours?

Yes, flexibility in working hours may be required to accommodate the needs of the hospitals and wards.

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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the Morecambe Bay area, including acute, elective, and emergency care. Their ultimate mission is to provide outstanding, compassionate care to improve the health and well-being of their community. Their purpose is to ensure high-quality treatment and support, promote health and wellness, and continuously enhance patient experiences through excellence in clinical practice and innovation.