Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible, and conscientious Maintenance Worker to jointhe service delivery team.

The vacancy will be working in the conurbation of East and West Dorset including Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne, Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport and up to Sherborne.

As a full-time Maintenance Worker, you would be part of 50 strong team delivering electrical, mechanical, and building maintenance services in all our premises across Dorset. These include minor injury units, in-patient hospitals, community clinics and offices.

The successful applicants will need to hold and maintain a full UK driving license and will be provided with a trust vehicle (tracked 24 / 7 and for work use only).

The Maintenance Worker post includes a Recruitment and Retention Premium, and on-call allowance, as well as enhanced pay for over-time working, flexible working opportunities and entry to the NHS pension scheme. Uniform, all personal protective clothing, and basic hand tools are also provided.

There will be training and mentoring opportunities for developing the skills required in the role, some of which will require overnight attendance at various training venues.

Apprenticeship opportunities may also be available.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position

Main duties of the job

Maintenance Workers need to be flexible their approach and be able to work as part of a team, prepared to adjust and change plans at short notice and react to incidents as they occur in a calm, caring and supportive manner. Maintenance Workers may also be requested at times of high demand to work over-time at short notice.

As a Maintenance Worker you will need to possess good communication skills both written and verbal, have good IT skills, and be able to participate in an out of hours on-call service.

To undertake routine statutory and mandatory planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities across all Trust sites.

Work alongside and provide immediate support to your operational colleagues which include electricians, mechanical fitters, carpenters and building operatives, as well as clinical staff and managers.

Liaising with contractors.

Be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger and avoid injury and damage to equipment.

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