Mechanical Engineer

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Remove radiator covers, clean radiators, light diffusers, ventilation grilles and any other general cleaning tasks as and when required.
• Repair ward and office based equipment.
• Undertake minor painting tasks as and when required.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of Maintenance Craftsperson.
• Participate in the Estates Department out of hour's on call rota to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to.
• The post holder will attend and undertake mandatory training to enable the Trust to meet its obligations under its policies and legislation.
• Observe statutory requirements in particular those related to Health and Safety.
• To work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
• Liaise with Estates Officer regarding plant or equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary for repair.
• Immediately notifies the Estates Officer of any deviation from the regulations.
• To be able to carry out all of the above without supervision.
• To use any allocated Trust vehicle for business purposes only (normal working hours and on call) and not for personal or private use.
• Keep any allocated Trust vehicle clean, tidy and roadworthy at all times.

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