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Job overview

Role Summary

• To undertake planned preventative maintenance or emergency work as demanded by a Hospital 

• To carry out work as requested by management/supervision using the appropriate current works electronic docket/request system and ensuring that all associated paperwork is completed as required

• To work as part of a departmental team and where necessary to support/assist the work of colleagues, and to be able to work with staff of all levels and disciplines throughout the trust

• To provide a maintenance service to all Trust buildings, and off site properties and be able to work unsupervised. To have a flexible approach to the work and be able to work beyond the normal hours of duty if required and to carry out other tasks from other disciplines should circumstances so dictate

• To ensure work undertaken is completed in a timely manner and that appropriate records are updated through the requisite system

• To be able to work safely in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, and to follow any other safety policies or guidelines as issued by the Trust

• To be compassionate and mindful to our clients and be mindful of the need for safe use, security, storage of plant, equipment and tools

· Assist to motivate, train and develop the maintenance team , ensuring the effective use of labour and materials to provide an efficient maintenance service for the Trust's building assets and to support Trust Managers.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To be formally responsible for the provision of a safe, effective and efficient Estates service, including the discharging of corporate liabilities, procurement of Utilities, professional advice on all Estate matters, responsibility and care of all Engineering systems and buildings including grounds. 

Represent the Trusts interests from corporate, fiscal and statutory compliance aspects. 

Meet the Users needs within the resources available  They will, however, be expected to perform in areas where deemed competent, and be suitably trained to a multi skilled level, with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable them to work independently or together with other trades. 

A technical knowledge and understanding of the following core skill areas are required: 

• To interpret and work from all verbal and written instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to the decorating trade. 
• Be able to use all relevant tools and equipment required for decorating. 
• Have some understanding of the relationship of other craftsperson’s work to his/her own. 
• Work from ladders and fixed or portable scaffolding at high levels.  
• Application of all types of paint, preservative and varnish both internally and externally.  
• Minor repairs using proprietary fillers.  

• Application of wall and lining papers.   
• Glazed tiling (new and repairs). 

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.  Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.  We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.