Total 137 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7PF

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a highly motivated, reliable and flexible Building Craftsperson to work as a key member of the Estates Team. You will play a proactive role within the team, delivering key objectives to meet both departmental and Trust requirements.

The post holder will assist the Estates Directorate to provide a comprehensive and responsive Estate Management Service to all of the Trust’s properties.

You will be a hands on maintenance building craftsperson who is able to deliver the full range of duties associated with the post holder’s core craft trade.
• To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and responsive maintenance service to all of the Trusts properties.
• To diagnose and repair faults and to maintain, by application of Painting/Decorating, Carpentry, Joinery skills, plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repair and maintain the building engineering services, plant and equipment.
• Deliver safe isolations within your specialist craft skill set.
• This post will be based at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital covering services across the Trust’s Luton and Dunstable sites.
• Hours are 37.5 hours week Monday – Friday

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Identify, diagnose, rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of building fabric, plant and equipment including but not limited to: external doors, fire doors, access doors, wooden, plastic and aluminium windows, flooring, suspended ceilings, walls, fire proofing, electrical and mechanical closers, various types of locks and locking mechanisms, interior and external signage, fencing and various fixing and fixtures, glass and glazing.


1. Maintain decorations both internal and external of all Trust properties and cleanliness of fabric, plant and equipment.


1. Complete all mandatory training as required


1. Fabricate, assemble, erect, install and commission new work, associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.


1. Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.


1. Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.


1. The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc.


1. Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate.


1. Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants.


1. Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices.


1. Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures


1. Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department.


1. Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures.


1. To have the ability to carry out minor duties of other trades when required such as building and carpentry.


1. To adhere to the Estates Department dress code, being very well presented, wearing the supplied uniform at all times.


1. To work in accordance with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.


1. Immediately notify the Maintenance Supervisor or other appropriate line manager of any unsafe practice or contravention of statutory regulations or Trust policy


This advert closes on Friday 29 Nov 2024

Job Title: Vehicle Test Technician (Navigation & Connected Car)
Location: Cranfield
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract, £19 per hour

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Test Technician for a 12-month contract to support the testing and evaluation of automotive electrical and electronic systems, specifically focusing on HMI, navigation, infotainment, telematics, and mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct tests on automotive HMI and navigation/infotainment systems.
• Execute and analyze test cases, reporting defects and software quality issues.
• Perform basic vehicle disassembly to access key components.
• Utilize vehicle diagnostic tools to aid in testing and evaluation.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers for concern identification and reporting.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in automotive testing, especially with diagnostic tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for report writing.
• Interest in smartphones and applications is an advantage.
• Qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering preferred (C&G/BTEC L3).

Master Vehicle Technician

- Basic Salary: up to £51,000 + Bonus
- OTE: Circa £63,000
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
- 1 in 3 Saturdays, 8:30am - 1pm
- Prestige manufacturer

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Automotive Master Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic within a Prestige Dealership located in Bedford.

Our Automotive Client has a need for a Master Vehicle Technician or Vehicle Mechanic who is motivated and able to work to their own initiative.

The ideal Motor Trade Master Vehicle Technician will be fully qualified and experienced within the Master Vehicle Technician role.

Typical Duties as a Master Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic include but are not limited to:

- Carrying out Servicing and Repairs to a variety of Vehicles
- MOT Testing
- Performing Diagnostic Testing to identify Vehicle Faults.
- Ensuring that paperwork is completed to the highest of standards

Master Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic Requirements:

- A Fully Qualified Master Vehicle Technician to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- A Current and Valid UK Driving Licence
- Dedicated and committed approach.
- Your job as a Master Vehicle Technician will be your passion and you will enjoy all aspects of your work.
- Your own Master Vehicle Technician tools

The salary of this Master Vehicle Technician role is up to £51,000 basic.

Hours of work in this Master Vehicle Technician role are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.

To apply for this Master Vehicle Technician position, please forward your CV to Tom Thacker quoting the job reference number or call our office for a chat about this position.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a New Master Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Garage Mechanic, Master Vehicle Technician or Technical Roles within the Motor Trade be sure to contact us today.

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A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Join us as a key member of our friendly team dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient supply of chemotherapy and supportive medicines for patients in the Primrose Oncology Unit and Day Treatment Unit.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic qualified pharmacy technician who is committed to contributing to the best pharmacy experience for our cancer patients.

Once set criteria has been met and reviewed, the post holder will progress to a senior pharmacy technician, undertaking a leadership role including line management responsibilities.

An ACPT qualification is an advantage, but a successful candidate without the ACPT will be required to undertake accreditation.





• To carry out technical pharmaceutical duties and provide organisational support to senior colleagues within Pharmacy Aseptics
• Assist in the supervision and organisation of the technical aspects of chemotherapy supply to hospital departments to ensure the provision of high quality pharmaceutical products.
• Support the provision and implementation of effective training for technicians and assistants working in Aseptics.
• Contribute to developmental/operational proposals for service improvement to maintain a safe, effective, high quality service.
• To work as an accredited checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) once qualified.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
• To assist in the delivery of the safe, effective and efficient supply of aseptically prepared chemotherapy and other medicinal products in accordance with work instructions.
• To prepare documentation and labels for supply of ready-made aseptically prepared products.
• To accurately dispense outsourced parenteral chemotherapy treatment, ensuring product is fit for purpose and the batch number and expiry dates are recorded accurately.
• To dispense oral chemotherapy and supportive medicines on electronic prescriptions from the Oncology and Haematology department, according to specific drug requirements.
• To ensure materials are stored appropriately according to manufacturer’s requirements; to monitor expiry dates optimising drug usage.
• To organise and maintain documentation and records, archiving according to legal requirements.
• To report to Senior/Lead Aseptic staff any incidents and procedural deficiencies which require corrective and preventative actions.
• To work with Senior Aseptic Technicians to ensure all required chemotherapy is ordered and allocated to patients and the relevant databases updated.
• To assist with ordering of patient-specific chemotherapy doses from external aseptic compounding companies, communicating and problem solving issues regarding dose changes and cancellations.
• To be responsible for receipting chemotherapy doses for patients, allocating doses appropriately using the in-house ordering database and highlighting defective products all in accordance with the MHRA’s GDP.
• To deliver checked and released patient specific chemotherapy to the Oncology day unit at start of day, relaying back to senior colleagues any queries from nursing staff regarding that day’s chemotherapy.
• To monitor expired drug stock and minimise wastage; to help maintain the stock wastage database.
• To relabel outsourced adult Parenteral Nutrition (PN) infusion bags in an accurate and safe manner, if required by the PN team Pharmacist
• To contribute to the Quality Assurance of all products and supplies by using approved systems of work and participating in audit.
• To undertake continued professional development and training as necessary to ensure a high level of competency in carrying out the tasks required and to enable further appropriate development.
• To participate in the Final Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) Scheme. To be an ACPT and complete final accuracy checks on Chemotherapy and supportive medicines, against clinically screened prescriptions.
• To regularly attend and actively participate in discussions at Aseptic Services staff meetings.
• To obtain GCP qualification and maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and annual updates regarding Clinical Trials.
• To accurately dispense clinical trial prescriptions to Pharmacy Aseptics standards after completing documented trial specific training for each trial after appropriate training and competency assessment/achievement of Pharmacy Aseptics dispensing standards.
• To train and participate in statutory temperature monitoring of clinical trial drugs and all other drugs held for chemotherapy and haematology use.
• To ensure the disposal and recycling of chemotherapy and other medicinal products is carried out in a safe and efficient manner within the Aseptics Unit in accordance with Health & Safety (H & S), COSHH regulations and departmental work instructions.
• If requested, to be part of the Health & Safety Team for Pharmacy and take part in Health & Safety assessments to ensure a safe environment for working.



The list of responsibilities above, are key primary requirements for the role, however, additional duties may be required to ensure patient and employee safety is met.



SUMMARY OF DUTIES ONCE 4 TO 5 PROGRESSION CRITERIA ARE COMPLETE



In addition to the above duties, the post holder will be expected to:


• Participate in the day to day operation and supervision in pharmacy Aseptics including updating the daily list of chemotherapy patients to reflect pending status and the ordering, cancellation and receipt of ready-made cytotoxic doses for individual patients.
• Communicate and liaise with Oncology and Haematology staff on a day to day basis with regard to patient treatment. Responding to queries in an efficient manner, referring to a Pharmacist, Senior/Lead Pharmacy Technician or relevant healthcare professional when necessary.
• To co-ordinate and monitor the handling, storage, dispensing of outsourced aseptically prepared products to ensure this is done in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner, recognising the high cost of many of these products. Ensure availability of stock whilst minimising waste e.g through effective use of databases & stock rotation. This includes organising safe destruction of drug waste and investigating stock levels and problem solving.
• Assist in the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (‘’Aseptic Work Instructions’’) within Pharmacy Aseptics to ensure that agreed standards are met and provide a safe, high quality, effective service.
• Participate in the training of Technicians & Assistants under the supervision and guidance of the Pharmacy Aseptics co-ordinator. Act as a professional role model and mentor for all technicians, assistants and trainee staff working in Pharmacy Aseptics, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role.
• Assist in the development of systems and service to enhance the efficiency within pharmacy Aseptics
• Undertake line management responsibilities to review staff performance on regular basis and provide appropriate feedback. To manage a specific member of the aseptic team and complete yearly appraisals.
• Assist the Aseptics management in collating information and investigating Aseptics related incident reports (near-miss and trust wide)
• To co-ordinate the in-house pre-packing and emergency box packing procedures alongside other Senior Aseptics technical staff.
• To organise the packing and checking of emergency boxes for the Trust ensuring continuity of supply.
• To work with other senior pharmacy technicians to determine and forward plan requirements for medicine pre-packs for wards and departments which need to be completed in-house.
• Deputise for the Pharmacy Aseptics co-ordinator as and when required.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

To assist in the delivery of the safe, effective and efficient supply of aseptically prepared chemotherapy and other medicinal products in accordance with work instructions. To prepare documentation and labels for supply of ready-made aseptically prepared products. To accurately dispense outsourced parenteral chemotherapy treatment, ensuring product is fit for purpose and the batch number and expiry dates are recorded accurately. To dispense oral chemotherapy and supportive medicines on electronic prescriptions from the Oncology and Haematology department, according to specific drug requirements. To ensure materials are stored appropriately according to manufacturers requirements; to monitor expiry dates optimising drug usage. To organise and maintain documentation and records, archiving according to legal requirements. To report to Senior/Lead Aseptic staff any incidents and procedural deficiencies which require corrective and preventative actions. To work with Senior Aseptic Technicians to ensure all required chemotherapy is ordered and allocated to patients and the relevant databases updated. To assist with ordering of patient-specific chemotherapy doses from external aseptic compounding companies, communicating and problem solving issues regarding dose changes and cancellations. To be responsible for receipting chemotherapy doses for patients, allocating doses appropriately using the in-house ordering database and highlighting defective products all in accordance with the MHRAs GDP. To deliver checked and released patient specific chemotherapy to the Oncology day unit at start of day, relaying back to senior colleagues any queries from nursing staff regarding that days chemotherapy. To monitor expired drug stock and minimise wastage; to help maintain the stock wastage database. To relabel outsourced adult Parenteral Nutrition (PN) infusion bags in an accurate and safe manner, if required by the PN team Pharmacist To contribute to the Quality Assurance of all products and supplies by using approved systems of work and participating in audit. To undertake continued professional development and training as necessary to ensure a high level of competency in carrying out the tasks required and to enable further appropriate development. To participate in the Final Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) Scheme. To be an ACPT and complete final accuracy checks on Chemotherapy and supportive medicines, against clinically screened prescriptions. To regularly attend and actively participate in discussions at Aseptic Services staff meetings. To obtain GCP qualification and maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and annual updates regarding Clinical Trials. To accurately dispense clinical trial prescriptions to Pharmacy Aseptics standards after completing documented trial specific training for each trial after appropriate training and competency assessment/achievement of Pharmacy Aseptics dispensing standards. To train and participate in statutory temperature monitoring of clinical trial drugs and all other drugs held for chemotherapy and haematology use. To ensure the disposal and recycling of chemotherapy and other medicinal products is carried out in a safe and efficient manner within the Aseptics Unit in accordance with Health & Safety (H & S), COSHH regulations and departmental work instructions. If requested, to be part of the Health & Safety Team for Pharmacy and take part in Health & Safety assessments to ensure a safe environment for working. The list of responsibilities above, are key primary requirements for the role, however, additional duties may be required to ensure patient and employee safety is met. SUMMARY OF DUTIES ONCE 4 TO 5 PROGRESSION CRITERIA ARE COMPLETE In addition to the above duties, the post holder will be expected to: Participate in the day to day operation and supervision in pharmacy Aseptics including updating the daily list of chemotherapy patients to reflect pending status and the ordering, cancellation and receipt of ready-made cytotoxic doses for individual patients. Communicate and liaise with Oncology and Haematology staff on a day to day basis with regard to patient treatment. Responding to queries in an efficient manner, referring to a Pharmacist, Senior/Lead Pharmacy Technician or relevant healthcare professional when necessary. To co-ordinate and monitor the handling, storage, dispensing of outsourced aseptically prepared products to ensure this is done in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner, recognising the high cost of many of these products. Ensure availability of stock whilst minimising waste e.g through effective use of databases & stock rotation. This includes organising safe destruction of drug waste and investigating stock levels and problem solving. Assist in the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (Aseptic Work Instructions) within Pharmacy Aseptics to ensure that agreed standards are met and provide a safe, high quality, effective service. Participate in the training of Technicians & Assistants under the supervision and guidance of the Pharmacy Aseptics co-ordinator. Act as a professional role model and mentor for all technicians, assistants and trainee staff working in Pharmacy Aseptics, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role. Assist in the development of systems and service to enhance the efficiency within pharmacy Aseptics Undertake line management responsibilities to review staff performance on regular basis and provide appropriate feedback. To manage a specific member of the aseptic team and complete yearly appraisals. Assist the Aseptics management in collating information and investigating Aseptics related incident reports (near-miss and trust wide) To co-ordinate the in-house pre-packing and emergency box packing procedures alongside other Senior Aseptics technical staff. To organise the packing and checking of emergency boxes for the Trust ensuring continuity of supply. To work with other senior pharmacy technicians to determine and forward plan requirements for medicine pre-packs for wards and departments which need to be completed in-house. Deputise for the Pharmacy Aseptics co-ordinator as and when required.

Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Bedford
Salary: Up to £40,000 + attractive bonus scheme + overtime and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, NO weekends!!

OC18945

My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our clients independant specialist in the Bedford area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to progress with a large company.

Fantastic benefits package for Vehicle Technicians that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme

Vehicle Technician Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history

Benefits:

• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Excellent pension package
• Colleague referral up to £2,000
• Genuine career progression
• Cycle to work scheme

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTMDL

Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Do you live in or around the Bedford area?

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician / Fabric Engineer?

If so we may have a role which is suited to you as we are recruiting in our facilities maintenance team, where you will be delivering planned preventive and reactive maintenance services to our multi-site clients.

• Salary: £29,244 or £32,618 per annum, depending on experience
• Door to door pay
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Additional earnings available through overtime
• 4% bonus, subject to achievement of targets (historically paid out)
• Van (with option for personal use from day 1) and fuel card
• Smartphone, tools, uniform, PPE

If you have a full valid UK driver's license, time served experience of multiple trades, and want to progress your career with an award-winning FM provider then read on….

You'll be responsible for ensuring clients sites within your area are fully maintained and operating at full potential.

As an Arcus Fabric Specialist, you'll enjoy working in a varied environment. You'll be out and about on the road traveling to client locations throughout your area, delivering a high level of repair works and rectifying any defects to ensure our clients receive a high-quality service.

You will assist in the delivery of excellent customer service resulting in professional results, asset uptime, first time fix and quality workmanship.

We need you to come with experience of working in a building fabric / maintenance role previously, and with the skills and expertise to confidently and independently, carry out as many of the below tasks as possible:

• Patch Plastering/Rendering
• Protection where required
• Carpentry works
• Various floor coverings
• Wall Tiling
• General Repair work
• Changing lights and locks

Whilst we don't need you to know it all, we do need you to have varied experience across a mix of the above trades. At Arcus we are passionate about retaining our top talent and love to promote from within, giving you the opportunity to either gain qualifications and/or experience in other areas of the business if that's what you want.

To be successful you will have:

Essential:

• Time served experience across a mix of multiple trades, ideally in a building fabric role.
• Valid UK driver's license
• Experience working within a customer facing environment
• Confident using handheld IT Equipment for managing works and documentation
• Strong communication skills and work ethic.
• Awareness and knowledge of health & safety.

Desirable:

• NVQ, City and Guilds, BTEC in a building trade
• Experience working within a maintenance remit for a multi-site retail client.

Other benefits:

• Group personal pension scheme of matched contributions between 5% and 6%.
• Life Assurance
• Access to state-of-the-art training academy
• Funded Training Sponsorship Scheme
• Refer a Friend reward scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Up to 10% off B&Q/ Trade Point
• 20% off Nuffield Fitness and Wellbeing Centres

Other Information:

• The role will involve working 40 hrs per week, Monday to Friday
• The role will also involve working 1 in 4 weeks on call

At Arcus we are passionate about individual development which is why we are proud to offer industry leading Learning & Development opportunities to our colleagues. At our National Training Academy in Stevenage we have our own in-house team of experienced technical trainers who focus on upskilling and cross-skilling our rapidly expanding mobile engineering team. Colleagues can expect to receive significant investment in safety and technical training to ensure ongoing development of their skills and expertise and to ensure we retain our industry leading self- delivery capability.

If you feel you have the skills and experience needed, please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. The role will include: Regular ward and Community Mental Health team visits Medicine reconciliation and checking of PODs Completion of Discharge Medicines Service (DMS) dashboard Patient counselling Inpatient top up and stock top up Pharmacy governance audits Accuracy checking of medicines is desirable if suitably qualified or full training will be provided. The pharmacy department promotes a culture of continuing education and development: applicants will be expected to aspire to further enhancing their own knowledge and skills. This post will be based at Walton Hospital, Chesterfield. You will have a BTEC Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science alongside NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical skills qualification or equivalent.

A specialist contact lens manufacturer based in Leighton Buzzard are looking for a full time Contact Lens Technician to work within the tinting department.

Contact Lens Technician- The Role

• To receive inspected product from QC Laboratory and to tint the product according to customer requirements, ensuring finished work is to a good quality and tint parameters measure within set company tolerances pre-sterilisation.
• To reject any non-conforming product.
• To prepare product for final packaging.
• To complete final checks of the product post-sterilisation before despatch (colour checking, labelling/completion checking)
• To adhere to all Health and Safety policies/procedures.
• To process orders through the Tinting Department in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the smooth running of the company by assisting other areas when required.

Contact Lens Technician - Requirements

• Previous experience of working in optics
• Must have experience of handing contact lenses
• Able to understand optical terminology
• High level of accuracy

Salary and Further Details

• Salary -£ 23,795.20 - £24,984.96 DOE
• Monday to Friday - 8am to 4.30pm
• Working 40 hours a week
• Extensive Training Programme
• 2 x 15 mins tea breaks - paid
• 1 x 30 min lunch - unpaid
• Pension salary sacrifice, 3% / 5% ratio
• Eye care vouchers for annual eye tests
• Free "company made" contact lenses
• Company Wellbeing program

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Person for Maria Mallaband care group you will be part the care homes team and as such work with other staff to ensure the safety of all the Service Users, visitors and employees. The work can be both physically and mentally demanding. Predominately the job is about Health and Safety checks of the building, environment and equipment. It will also require you to go into residents rooms and being able to feel comfortable around people living with dementia.

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

This role will include some weekend work.

Person Specification:

Professional

• The Maintenance Person will ideally hold relevant qualification or be willing to work towards one,
• Have an understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

Experience

• Able to demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
• Health and Safety checks of the buildings, environment and equipment.

General

• Have an understanding of and empathy with older people.
• Be able to take a lead where needed and also be a team player.
• And need to be able to work well on their own and manage their time effectively.
• Clean Driving License.
• Required to work in a Homely, Lively and Exciting environment.

Our Benefits;

In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

*Apprenticeship opportunities available

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you an experienced Mechanical craftsperson, looking to develop your career working for the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may have the perfect option for you.

Our Estates team is looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Mechanical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at Bedford Hospital. Duties will include carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to a wide range of building services and equipment. The ability to take part in the on call rota and work overtime is an essential part of this role. Please note that due to participation in the on call rota it is necessary for you to live within a 15 miles radius of the site.

The Maintenance department, consisting of electrical, mechanical and building trades, is responsible for the maintenance of the Trusts properties and equipment. The department is customer focused aiming to provide a high quality service at all times with teamwork, respect and integrity being core values.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career in order for your time with us to be a real success, we have highlighted three of them below:
• Time served (or have equivalent experience) mechanical fitter or plumber
• Have an appropriate qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline
• Thorough experience in the maintenance or service industries

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and responsive maintenance service to all of the Trusts properties; to diagnose and repair faults and to maintain, by application of craft skills, the building engineering services, plant and equipment.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.



Key Responsibilities
• Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of mechanical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to: steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, ward equipment, decontamination equipment.
• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder.
• Fabricate, assemble, erect, install and commission new work, associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.
• Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.
• Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.
• The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc.
• Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate.
• Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants.
• Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices.
• Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures.
• Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department.
• Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures.
• Participate in the on‐call arrangements providing 24 hour cover to the hospital.
• To have the ability to carry out minor duties of other trades when required such as electrical, building and carpentry.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

Key Responsibilities Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of mechanical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to: steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, ward equipment, decontamination equipment. Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder. Fabricate, assemble, erect, install and commission new work, associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved. Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant. Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules. The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc. Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate. Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants. Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trusts Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices. Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures. Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department. Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures. Participate in the oncall arrangements providing 24 hour cover to the hospital. To have the ability to carry out minor duties of other trades when required such as electrical, building and carpentry.

DEPUTY HEAD OF ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE

This role represents an excellent opportunity to play an integral part in maintaining the operational integrity of the company's complex facilities and supporting systems and to become involved with further development of these world leading capabilities.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Deputy Head of Engineering and Maintenance will support the Engineering team and assist in maintaining operational quality and delivery, by focussing on the development and maintenance of continuous improvement programmes, processes and procedures, to ensure the Department meets the needs of the business and maintains compliance with changing legislation and standards, during a period of significant capital investment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and confident manager with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to be part of the on-going evolution and success of the company.

Deputy Head of Engineering and Maintenance - main roles and responsibilities

* Ensure that modifications, operation and maintenance processes meet the company Quality, Health and Safety, and Environmental standards.
* Ensure that the appropriate process is applied for any works resulting in both temporary and permanent modifications and changes to equipment and infrastructure including appropriate design reviews, and that such modifications and changes to the systems or deviations from the design configurations are visible, understood, documented and controlled.
* Maintain a good understanding of technical assets, equipment and testing methods being used in the R&D facility through communication with other managers, attendance of design reviews, plant meetings, etc…
* Working closely with the Engineering Services Manager and Site Services Team Lead, review and ensure the operating requirements and instructions required to maintain the integrity of the system designs are delivered in accordance with the operating manuals and specified requirements.
* Review maintenance progress, actions and status, approving or rejecting any deviations from the plan including deferral of maintenance tasks or temporary changes to the system, in consultation with the relevant Engineering Manager.
* Attend Engineering team leadership meetings, develop and maintain appropriate reports and KPIs, participate in setting the department's annual budget and share in the responsibility of managing performance to that budget.
* Support the Head of Engineering with the day-to-day management of the Engineering team.

Deputy Head of Engineering and Maintenance - Qualifications, Skills & Experience

* A good level knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering gained through experience with complex engineering products or industrial machinery.
* Demonstrable experience of working with and implementing changes to engineering design processes and engineering drawings within an industrial quality management system.
* A Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar subject) or equivalent knowledge gained through experience. Preferably Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience.
* Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical environment preferably with 5+ years' experience.
* Experience of managing a diverse and multi-experienced team of engineers. Providing direction to those more experienced, and guidance and development to the junior members of the team.

Deputy Head of Engineering and Maintenance - Attributes

* Capable of understanding complex systems, analysing data and applying problem-solving techniques in a logical, competent and timely manner.
* Ability to improve standards and be driven by continuous improvement.
* A positive behaviour set with great communication and collaboration skills.
* Have a desire to succeed, ability to work under pressure and be prepared for out-of-hours working from time to time.
* Have commercial awareness and some client relationship management experience.

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency.

Deputy Head of Engineering and Maintenance previous suitable job titles: Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Assistant Head of Engineering, Assistant Head of Maintenance, Senior Engineering Manager, Senior Maintenance Manager

Please apply ASAP

Due to current high volumes of applications to our advertised jobs, we are unable to respond to every application. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible.

We are looking for experienced Maintenance Operatives to join our client working within the area of Luton. Reporting to the Head of Property, the successful candidates will be responsible for undertaking both responsive and planned maintenance tasks to properties within their business. You will be required to carry out repair/installation as necessary. This role involves working from home with daily travel to carry out repairs and maintenance in the properties where tenants reside. The successful candidates will have experience in general maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating and groundwork. You will also be involved in cleaning and clearing communal areas such as offices, toilets and external areas.

If this is a role for you and you have the necessary experience, please apply with an up to date CV. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and will require a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave per annum (25 days plus bank holidays)


• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)


• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)


• 6 month probation period


• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)


• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role


• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)


• Referral Scheme

Email Lucy at l.wildish@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk if you would like further information.

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Maintenance Operative / Handy PersonTemp to Perm

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and reliable maintenance operator to join our client in Luton. As a handy person, you will play a crucial role in maintaining their facilities and ensuring they operate smoothly. Your tasks will include general repairs, minor fixes, and upkeep duties.

Responsibilities

General DIY Duties: You'll be responsible for various tasks around the building, including:
Painting: Refreshing walls and surfaces.
Filling and Sanding Holes: Ensuring a smooth finish
Tightening Screws and Taps: Fixing loose fixtures
General Repairs: Addressing any maintenance issues promptly
Lifting and Moving: Assisting with site logistics.
Basic Electrics
Basic Carpentry

Requirements:
Experience: Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
Skills: Basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical knowledge.
Reliability: Punctuality and commitment to completing tasks.
Physical Stamina: Ability to lift and move objects as needed.

Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience.
Opportunity to contribute to a well-maintained environment.
Friendly and supportive team.

Temp to perm

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