Job description
Atlas Level 5

Main area

Plumber

Grade

Atlas Level 5

Contract

12 months (12 Month Fixed Term)

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Plus On Call)

Job ref

382-ATL44-24

Site

Atlas Community Estates Offices

Town

Morecambe

Salary

£24,650 - £29,801 per annum, additional on call requirements

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

10/10/2024 23:59

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.

Job overview

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk The post holder will contribute to the provision of an efficient transport service to Atlas’ clients, primarily to NHS properties in Lancaster, Blackpool, Kendal, Barrow and surrounding districts.

The post holder will carry out routine and complex maintenance work to various premises in Lancaster, Morecambe, Blackpool and surrounding districts. The post holder must have the ability to work effectively on own initiative as work is managed rather than supervised. This will involve working with trade groups and contractors’ staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service which is responsive to user needs. This will involve the planning and organizing of maintenance activities.
The post holder is required to demonstrate a high level of cross trade flexibility beyond the boundaries of their core skills including electrical and building maintenance skills supported with in-house training.

Main duties of the job

1) To provide an effective and efficient maintenance and repair service to all plumbing installations e.g. hot and cold water services and mains distribution, gas services, boilers and space heating systems, water storage tanks, sanitary fittings and firefighting equipment.
2) Installation and acceptance testing of new systems and equipment as required.
3) Work in hazardous areas and confined spaces, taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe working procedures.
4) Ability to interpret detailed technical manuals, diagnose faults and repair specialist engineering facilities, assist in commissioning , problem solving new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.
5) Be conversant with the latest edition of the electrical safety code for low voltage systems for competent persons (LV)
6) Actively participate in the operation of the works helpdesk, including the timely completion of work dockets.
7) Undertake essential repair work and general maintenance activities at the request of the Community Estates Manager.
8) To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Trust procedures and schedules.
9) The completion of maintenance inspections records and test certificates as necessary.
10) Work with engineering/technical drawings and specifications

Working for our organisation

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.3.1 Main Duties
1) To provide an effective and efficient maintenance and repair service to all plumbing
installations e.g. hot and cold water services and mains distribution, gas services, boilers and
space heating systems, water storage tanks, sanitary fittings and firefighting equipment.
2) Installation and acceptance testing of new systems and equipment as required.
3) Work in hazardous areas and confined spaces, taking all safety measures to prevent danger,
avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe
working procedures.
4) Ability to interpret detailed technical manuals, diagnose faults and repair specialist
engineering facilities, assist in commissioning , problem solving new technical services and
communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.
5) Be conversant with the latest edition of the electrical safety code for low voltage systems for
competent persons (LV)
6) Actively participate in the operation of the works helpdesk, including the timely completion
of work dockets.
7) Undertake essential repair work and general maintenance activities at the request of the
Community Estates Manager.
8) To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in
accordance with Trust procedures and schedules.
9) The completion of maintenance inspections records and test certificates as necessary.
10) Work with engineering/technical drawings and specifications
11) Undertake inspections for pre-installations and investigate services which may be required
for new equipment and carry out minor installation improvement work.
12) To notify the Community Estates Manager, or equivalent, of any problems within Trust
premises that may be of danger to staff and members of the public. To ensure that accident
forms are completed and to co-operate with the investigation of any accident or untoward
occurrence.
13) To carry out work in accordance with risk assessments and safe working practices to conform
to health & safety legislation, policies and procedures
14) Responsible for health & safety, access and security when working in locked wards, health
premises, learning disabilities and mental health accommodation.
 To act in accordance with BFW Management Ltd Constitution and other Codes of Conduct.
 To participate in staff development, appraisal and training as appropriate, including
continuous professional development
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 To comply with BFW Management Ltd agreed policies and procedures including but not
limited to Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunities Policies, the Data Protection Act,
Freedom of Information Act, Financial Management Regulations and other relevant NHS and
Government Regulations, Directives and area wide priorities
 To undertake any other tasks, duties and responsibilities as directed and appropriate to the
level of the role subject to any reasonable adjustments under the Disability Discrimination
Act 1995 as incorporated into the Equality Act 2010
 To participate in the wider development of the function and contribute to service
improvement as required

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria
• Plumbing Craft Apprenticeship
• City and Guilds Plumbing or equivalent Certificate
• Full Clean current driving License

Desirable criteria
• Legionella Combined Water Management Certificate
• ACS Gas Certificate
• PASMA scaffolding Certificate
• IPAF Certification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to act on own initiative
• Flexible
• Motivated
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Approachable
• Good team player
• Car owner / driver to enable you to undertake the Job
• Required to participate in an on call system to provide a 24hr response
• To work overtime at short notice
• To be willing to work unsociable hours for short periods of time
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal confidentiality with people at all levels
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality
• The initiative and capability to carry out a broad range of core tasks as described in the job description
• Excellent time management skills

Knowledge & Experience : Specialist

Essential criteria
• Ability to undertake emergency situation repairs
• Minimum of 5 years Post Apprenticeship Experience

Desirable criteria
• Experience of working in the NHS

Any invitation to interview will be sent to the email account stated on your application form.

If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre-employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one-off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £22.00, Standard DBS check £22.00 and Enhanced DBS check £42.00.

You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £13. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures.

Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.

DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.

By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.

The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.

Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be judged against this.

Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.

Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.