Total 44 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Stockport

Your new company
Your new company is a global engineering business within the Defence Sector. They are a world-renowned leader in their manufacturing processes and a key partner to numerous blue-chip organisations. They are known for their commitment to quality and innovation within engineering and have numerous sites & offices across the globe. Due to a huge and continuous increase in their order books, they are looking to build up the team with an NDT Technician as they continue to win work and expand their operations.

Your new role
Within your new role as an NDT Technician, you will be expected to complete RT, VT, MT & PT tests and carry out the inspection of products at various stages of the production process, with an emphasis on non-destructive testing (NDT).

Some of your more direct duties will include:

• Review part prints, procedures and work instructions to complete testing.
• Set up and perform non-destructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics: position parts between electrodes of magnetic testing equipment and activates switch to induce magnetic field that attracts and accumulates iron oxide particles at defective points.
• Coordinating with Quality Management on all applicable issues.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this position, it is essential you have:

• Relevant qualifications in accordance with ISO9712
• CSWIP and/or PCN certifications
• UK driving licence
• Valid British passport

Your relevant experience for this role should also include:

• The ability to read and accurately interpret drawings/specifications.
• The ability to use Quality Instruments, i.e. Weld gauges, micrometres, steel rulers, etc.
• Exposure of working within a Manufacturing/Engineering environment
• Driving Continuous Improvement/Lean manufacturing

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £40k (DOE), a competitive pension scheme and many other company-specific benefits, such as paid memberships, and the chance to learn and develop your skillset further.

What you need to do now
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Technician Engineer / Transportation Technician Network Asset Maintenance
Scale 3/4 (£24,790 - £27,269)
37 hours, Full-Time
Permanent
Stopford House

Application Deadline: 5 December 2024 11:59pm
Shortlisting Date: 10 December 2024
Interview Date: 17 December 2024
Interview Type: Face to face

Your Role

We are seeking to appoint an Officer with a basic level of Street Lighting experience. We are delivering an LED retrofit programme across the borough and this will continue during next financial year. The post holder will assist with the delivery programme and with lighting and highway maintenance in the future.

About You

We are looking for applicants who are interested in Street Lighting and have a willingness to learn new skills and develop their knowledge in this area. The role will involve working with other members of the Street Lighting & Highway maintenance team and generally exhibit the following qualities:

• Have a basic understanding of the Street Lighting design and scheme delivery process
• Ability to liaise with Contractors and Utility companies
• Develop and maintain accurate records
• Respond effectively to enquiries and complaints
• Have a basic understanding of lighting and sign design specifications and the type of materials used
• Experience of working with a GIS system
• Check invoices and back-up sheets from contractors
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

System training and support will be provided.

Working as part of the Network Asset Maintenance team you will be involved in the following:

• Street Lighting improvements and maintenance
• Town and other shopping centre lighting schemes
• Lighting on new housing & commercial development schemes
• Illumination of structures
• GIS mapping

Systems and software we are using:

• Pecos / SAP (financial)
• Applications: Lighting Reality, AutoCAD,
• Mapping Information: QGIS
• Microsoft Office 365
• Brightly Software, Confirm / Confirm mobile (asset management system)

Employee Benefits

• Contribution to Pension Scheme
• Flexible working environment
• 37 hour working week
• 24 days holiday to start (includes 2 extra statutory days)
• Employee discounts

Click here to find out more about the Employee Benefits you will receive when you join our team!

About Us

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Andy Jopling andy.jopling@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

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Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.

Follow our recruitment team on X, Instagram and Facebook for updates on our vacancies and recruitment events.

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Payroll Technician
Accounting Service
Stockport Area
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (37.5 Hours per week)
Permanent Role
£25,500 - £27,500 per annum

Responsibilities & Duties

* Ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on time
* Processing payroll as per each client's/agency partner's requirements
* Managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring checklist is completed each payroll cycle
* Assessment of the correct PAYE and National Insurance being levied on each pay slip
* Reconciling payments on a weekly basis
* Look into and resolve various technical payroll queries
* Build rapport with clients and employees, delivering exceptional customer service.

Required Skills and Qualifications

* Experience in a Payroll Technician, Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator or similar
* Ideally fully or part CIPP qualified in Payroll Technician certificate, though not essential.
* Enthusiastic, with an ability to quickly build a warm relationship with customers, employees and subcontractors by telephone and email.
* Outstanding communication and organisational skills, customer focused, with an empathetic and caring attitude and commitment to 'getting the job done' before the end of each day.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that enable us to give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. It's important that our homes give the right first impression and that every area is always well-maintained. The role of Maintenance Assistant offers plenty of variety as you'll undertake a range of tasks to make sure our building and grounds are at their best all day, every day. ABOUT YOUYou'll need some experience of property maintenance to join us as a Maintenance Assistant. We'll also want to see a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our residents. As well as that, you should be reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the home maintained to the highest standards. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

My very busy, well-established clients have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer, based at our site in Stockport.

As our Electrical Engineer, you will support our Stockport site with the maintenance of all machinery and equipment under the direction of the General Manager – Fabrics.

40 hours per week – 7.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Salary upto £40k

Main Purpose of the Role:
• To maintain all electrical equipment on site including services, distribution, plant machinery and miscellaneous equipment in accordance with relevant current legislation and ensure that documentation and records are kept accordingly.
• To carryout electrical installation work as required for new plant, machinery, equipment, and services ensuring compliance with the relevant current legislation.
• To meet requirements of all departments at Crossley Road in their daily operations by carrying out various electrical and miscellaneous works.
• To be proactively involved in monitoring the condition of services and machinery reporting defects to the Production Manager immediately.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:
• To carry out portable / fixed appliance testing in line with current regulations and keep records accordingly.
• Diagnose and repair (where possible), electrical faults that occur in the building services, plant, machinery, and other electrical equipment.
• Assist with the training of apprentices and any other training needs of maintenance team.
• Ensure that all work by yourself is carried out in a safe manner, to an agreed standard and meets with current legislation.

Essential Criteria:
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification.
• Apprentice Trained (or equivalent).
• Some basic Mechanical experience.
• Experience with Inverter Drive & Control Panels
Desirable Criteria:
• Previous experience of working in a factory environment.
• BS 7671 18th Edition.
• Electrical inspection and testing qualification.
• PAT Testing.
• IPAF.

Benefits:
• 4% pension
• 20 days annual leave (rising by one day after 1 year complete service)
• 1 x Life Assurance
• Auto enrolled into our Stakeholder Pension Scheme (Louvolite contributes 4%).
• 28 days holiday (including statutory), rising by one day after one completed year of service
• Life Assurance covering your annual salary.
• Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day.
• Free car parking.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling support, legal guidance, and medical advice from qualified nurses, for you and your immediate family.
• Mental Health First Aiders available to provide support and guidance.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Discounted products upon successful completion of your Probationary Period.
• Peer to Peer Recognition Programme
• Free Flu Jab voucher every Autumn.
• Christmas Savings Scheme.
• NHS Health Checks.
• Access to a Health Care Cash Plan.

Please note that United In Recruitment can’t always respond to all applicants due to the high volume of CV's received every day. Should you not receive a response within 2 working days please accept this as not been successful, and we wish you all the best in your job search. Your details will not be held, and we apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest.

My very busy, well-established clients have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer, based at our site in Stockport.

As our Electrical Engineer, you will support our Stockport site with the maintenance of all machinery and equipment under the direction of the General Manager – Fabrics.

40 hours per week – 7.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Salary upto £40k

Main Purpose of the Role:
• To maintain all electrical equipment on site including services, distribution, plant machinery and miscellaneous equipment in accordance with relevant current legislation and ensure that documentation and records are kept accordingly.
• To carryout electrical installation work as required for new plant, machinery, equipment, and services ensuring compliance with the relevant current legislation.
• To meet requirements of all departments at Crossley Road in their daily operations by carrying out various electrical and miscellaneous works.
• To be proactively involved in monitoring the condition of services and machinery reporting defects to the Production Manager immediately.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:
• To carry out portable / fixed appliance testing in line with current regulations and keep records accordingly.
• Diagnose and repair (where possible), electrical faults that occur in the building services, plant, machinery, and other electrical equipment.
• Assist with the training of apprentices and any other training needs of maintenance team.
• Ensure that all work by yourself is carried out in a safe manner, to an agreed standard and meets with current legislation.

Essential Criteria:
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification.
• Apprentice Trained (or equivalent).
• Some basic Mechanical experience.
• Experience with Inverter Drive & Control Panels
Desirable Criteria:
• Previous experience of working in a factory environment.
• BS 7671 18th Edition.
• Electrical inspection and testing qualification.
• PAT Testing.
• IPAF.

Benefits:
• 4% pension
• 20 days annual leave (rising by one day after 1 year complete service)
• 1 x Life Assurance
• Auto enrolled into our Stakeholder Pension Scheme (Louvolite contributes 4%).
• 28 days holiday (including statutory), rising by one day after one completed year of service
• Life Assurance covering your annual salary.
• Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day.
• Free car parking.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling support, legal guidance, and medical advice from qualified nurses, for you and your immediate family.
• Mental Health First Aiders available to provide support and guidance.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Discounted products upon successful completion of your Probationary Period.
• Peer to Peer Recognition Programme
• Free Flu Jab voucher every Autumn.
• Christmas Savings Scheme.
• NHS Health Checks.
• Access to a Health Care Cash Plan.

Please note that United In Recruitment can’t always respond to all applicants due to the high volume of CV's received every day. Should you not receive a response within 2 working days please accept this as not been successful, and we wish you all the best in your job search. Your details will not be held, and we apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest.

Mobile Vehicle Technician - Stockport
Salary: £31,800 basic, Rising to £34,500 after a progression plan OTE 42k + Company Van + Overtime
Hours: Monday - Satuday, 35 hours per week, between the hours of 8am - 8pm
Ref: OC18459

We have an exciting new job vacancy available for a Mobile Vehicle Technicians covering the Stockport area. My client is one of the most recognisable and leading vehicle breakdown companies in the UK and they're rapidly growing making it the best time for a Mobile Vehicle Technician to Join. If you're a Mobile Vehicle Technician or a Vehicle Technician looking to get into Mobile then apply now!

Mobile Vehicle Technician Benefits:

• Overtime at 1.5x pay. Plenty of overtime available
• No additional travel time - start and finish on your driveway
• Training from day 1
• A fully equipped state of the art company vehicle with tools and uniform
• 2 x Basic Salary Core Employer funded Life Assurance cover (4 x for pension scheme members) with the option to flex up to 10 x cover through our flexible benefits offering
• Family leave support including paid time off, flexibility and resources to help balance work and family commitments
• Car salary sacrifice scheme - after 12 months of employment, where you'll enjoy significant tax savings, including electric vehicle options
• Free breakdown cover for you and your household
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training
• Company life assurance linked to pension
• Flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing

Mobile Vehicle Technician role:

• Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle's issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.
• Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business so its important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Requirements:

• Must have a minimum or equivalent to NVQ,IMI or City and Guilds level 2 Vehicle maintenance and Repair
• Must hold a full UK driving licence

Consultant - Al-Amin Abiru

Octane Recruitment

VTNTH

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.

St James’ Catholic High School
St James’ Way
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle
Cheshire SK8 6PZ

Salary: Scale 3 £23,500 - £23,893 pro rata (actual £6247 - £6352)

Hours of Post: Part time, 11.5 hours per week Thursday and Friday
(term time only)

Closing Date: Tuesday 29th October 2024

Interview Date: Monday 4th November 2024

The St James’ Catholic High School Mission:

To ensure everyone within our school family achieves their full potential, to encourage learning and development through faith,
and to strive for excellence

Applications are welcome regardless of the personal faith of the applicant, providing they are supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos

St James’ Catholic High School is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 mixed comprehensive Catholic High School which was judged by OFSTED to be a “Good” school in April 2022

The Diocese of Shrewsbury judged our school to be an “Outstanding” Catholic school

The governors of the school wish to appoint an outstanding, dynamic and highly motivated Technician for
Creative Technology and Expressive Arts

Please note a current CES application form (version 14) and a Model Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974
Disclosure form must be completed for this post CVs will not be accepted. Forms can be emailed to
headteacherpa@stjamescheadle.co.uk

Other details (Job pack) available on school website: https://www.stjamescheadle.co.uk/jobs/

St James’ Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer which is “Positive about Disabled People”. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, who meet the person specification for the post

St James’ Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service

Application form

Harrytown Catholic High School
Harrytown
Romiley
Stockport
SK6 3BU
0161 430 5277

Salary: Scale 4

Hours of post: Full time, all year

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 28th October

Interview Date: Week commencing 4th November, date TBC

Governors seek the following appointment for as soon as possible.

“I have come that they may have life and have it to the full” John 10:10

Harrytown Catholic High School is an 11-16 mixed Comprehensive Catholic Hugh School located in Romiley, Stockport.

Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, committed and professional IT Technician.

Further details are available from the school website www.harrytownschool.org A current CES application form (available from our website) must be completed. Forms should be emailed to applications@harrytown.stockport.sch.uk

Harrytown Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and therefore all candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

We are committed to equal opportunities and therefore welcome applications from all groups, applicants will be judged on merit alone.

BRAMHALL HIGH SCHOOL
Seal Road
Bramhall
Stockport
SK7 2JT
Headteacher: Mr P Williams BSc (Hons), MAEd
headteacher@bramhallhigh.stockport.sch.uk

Job Title: AV Technician
Salary: NJC Scale 4 £24,294.00 to £25,979.00 actual pay £21,059.18 - £22,519.82
Hours: 37 per week, Term time only plus 3 Inset Days (8-4pm Monday-Thursday, 8-3.30pm Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: To start as soon as possible

We require an proactive person to join our school who can provide efficient and effective AV technical support to the school’s curriculum areas in particular our successful music and drama departments.

The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff. You will also require good organisational and planning skills with a can-do attitude to work well in a busy environment here at Bramhall High School.

The school is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students and expects staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening including a DBS check.

Please note we do not accept CV’s online applications only via the link below.

AV Technician, Stockport - Tes Jobs

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the planned closing date.

Closing Date: 17th October 2024
Interviews: Friday 18th October 2024

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

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Kingsway School
Foxland Road
Gatley
SK8 4QX
Phone: 0161 428 7706

Job Advert
Senior Science Technician

Contract type: Permanent - 37 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks (including 5 inset days)
Salary: Scale 4 Point 12-17 £24,294-£25,979 (Pro Rata £21,711- £23,217)

Details of the Role
The Kingsway School, part of the Education Learning Trust, are seeking to employ a Senior Science Technician to work 37 hours per week within our busy science department. This role is term time plus 2 weeks (including 5 inset days).

We are seeking to appoint a motivated Senior Science Technician to join our friendly, supportive, and outward looking team of teachers and technicians. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring the students receive a high-quality science education by providing resources and practical equipment for lessons. Specific responsibilities will include:

Preparing and providing resources and practical equipment for lessons
Assisting in developing effective systems to manage resources and prepare equipment
Assisting in the maintenance of science equipment

The successful candidate will be organised and self-motivated, have a high level of accuracy and proficient IT skills. They will enjoy working in a team and be able to form strong relationships with team members and students.

About ELT
Education Learning Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, educating over 3500 pupils from age 2 to 16 in the Greater Manchester area. We are very proud of our inclusive ethos to Collaborate, Empower and Achieve and provide over 450 employees with an inspiring and innovative place to work, with exceptional training and development opportunities.

As a Trust employee you will receive excellent benefits, including a highly competitive salary, well-regarded pension scheme, excellent career development opportunities and support for your health and wellbeing, with our award-winning employee assistance programme.

Our vision at ELT is to create an exceptional learning journey for all, by providing:
Exciting, innovative and challenging learning communities
School improvement strategies arising from evidenced based research and professional enquiry
Opportunities for professional development and leadership
A celebration of the diversity and uniqueness of individual settings
Innovation in practice by recognising the value of learning partnerships, both locally and nationally

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures that promote safeguarding and safer working practices. This is in line with statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act 2002.

All offers of employment are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are committed to fulfilling our Equality Duty obligations, including valuing equality and diversity and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

We expect the successful candidate to have the necessary standard of spoken English, as described under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty that requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English (or English or Welsh in Wales).

Candidates should apply by completing the ELT application form, CVs alone will not be accepted in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Please return applications to: recruitment@kingsway.stockport.sch.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 6th November 2024
Interviews: TBC

Please note that this is a private organisation and the successful candidate will be employed by Education Learning Trust directly.

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Engineer / Transportation Officer - Highway Planned Maintenance
Scale 5/6 (£26,421 - £31,364) *Pay Award Pending
37 hours, Full-Time
Permanent
Stopford House/Enterprise House, Stockport

Application Deadline: 30th October 2024
Shortlisting Date: 31st October 2024
Interview Date: 12th November 2024
Interview Type: Face to face

Your Role

We are seeking to appoint an Officer with highway experience. We are delivering highway planned maintenance services (structural and preventative maintenance) across the borough and the postholder will assist with the delivery of the programme. The role also includes responsibility for the delivery of highway drainage, car park maintenance schemes, small retaining wall and safety barrier repairs.

About You

Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual able to work in a fast paced and changing environment. You will be capable of manging a range of footway and carriageway maintenance schemes from patching to full reconstruction works.

You will have a working knowledge of GIS systems and highway maintenance materials and design specifications. You will be required to respond to enquiries and complaints in a timely manner, produce estimates using a bill of qualities and check accuracy of accounts.

System training and support will be provided.

The successful applicant will be required to carry out daily site visits using their own vehicle and will need the necessary insurance for this type of use. The Council has a scheme in place to reimburse employees who are required to use their vehicle for business purposes.

About Us

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Andrew Suggett via email andrew.suggett@stockport.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

Privacy Notice

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.

Follow our recruitment team on X and Facebook for updates on our vacancies and recruitment events.

Employee Benefits
Job Profile

The post holder will have a recognised electrical based apprenticeship, including City and Guilds and NVQ level 3 qualifications. Additional experience of Building management systems, mechanical systems including steam raising and pressure systems will be a distinct advantage. There will be a requirement to be able to follow technical data and drawings, identify and locate faults on various systems and propose and deliver and effective solution. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills possessing the ability to work both as an individual using their own initiative and as part of a multi discipline team to deliver a safe and effective maintenance solution. There will be a requirement to work overtime; both rostered and ad-hoc; at short notice as required to meet the needs of the Trust and its healthcare environment. There will also be a need to form part of the on-call response team to assist our out of hours staff where required. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.

The post holder will be required to have an understanding of hospital services. To undertake unsupervised planned maintenance and repair work to electrical and mechanical services and equipment as required. To apply a basic understanding over a range of elements to carry out repairs and tasks e.g. installing cladding to shower areas, replacing toilet seats, repair areas of brickwork, patch plastering and tiling etc. Use relevant tools and equipment for example manual and power tools, aluminium tower scaffold erection and authorised driver of Trust vehicles. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop and site safety practices. Assist higher skilled grades on planned maintenance such as Theatre maintenance and repair work Carry out installation, repairs and planned preventative maintenance on all aspects of non-complex building, electrical and mechanical services and equipment. Use own initiative, knowledge and experience when installing all aspects of non-complex building, electrical and mechanical services and equipment in accordance with current guidance and legislation. Perform other routine maintenance assistant work as required. Diagnose and repair faults on non-complex building, electrical & mechanical services and equipment, deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others. To attend training courses, both internal and external to the Trust as necessary for the post. To have a commitment to health & safety and a good understanding of risk assessments. To participate in the On-Call rota for inclement weather using the 4 wheel drive vehicle and Gritter as instructed. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Making orders to wholesalers and suppliers Receiving these orders, booking in the stock and processing invoices Managing stock, the layout of stock, conducting stock rotation and monitoring expiry dates Liaise with various members of the pharmacy team when solving supply problems and ensure the best service to patients Receiving prescriptions into the Pharmacy Shop for hospital outpatients and patients discharged from assessment wards. Ensuring to ask the appropriate safety questions, and communicate these to the Responsible Pharmacist. Interprets and dispenses prescriptions for outpatients and patients discharged from hospital assessment wards. Concentrate whilst dispensing prescriptions/calculating doses and quantities for supply whilst dealing with occasional interruptions. When needed, to sell over the counter medications in an appropriate and safe manner When needed to file prescriptions on a daily basis, and at the end of the month Communications To answer telephone and deal with face to face queries of a routine or technical nature from a wide range of staff groups. Refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary. To liaise with various members of the pharmacy team when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients. Assists in providing information when dealing with complaints. Communicates with patients/carers when receiving prescriptions e.g. checking patients details, payment or proof of exemption, completing promise to pay forms, giving information on further supplies of medicines etc. To provide patients and carers with clear information as to the use, potential adverse effects, or monitoring of their medications. To be responsible for the accurate completion of all dispensary documentation Planning and organising Organises and prioritises own workload and when necessary assists other members of the pharmacy team. Assists in annual stock checks To be responsible for; checking expiry dates, correct storage and turnover of stock in designated sections of the pharmacy on a regular basis. Sorts, identifies, credits and recycles where appropriate, returned medicines. Issues controlled drugs (after completion of Controlled Drug training) Issues Clinical Trials and specialist products e.g. specific chemotherapy medication. To assist in the planning, implementation and operation of new technology Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources Ensures the correct prescription charge is taken To assist in the planning, implementation and operation of new services. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation Implements all procedures, policies, guidance documents and dispensary standards provided by the department. Assist in the integration of new guidance documents and procedures into working practices. Suggest ways of improving working practices and when needed implement these changes. Responsibilities for Teaching and Training Undertake continuing professional development in order to keep pharmaceutical, clinical and technical knowledge current to ensure best practice. Identifies own training needs, annual objectives and personal development plan in line with the Departmental and Trust objectives To gain competence in dispensing Controlled drugs within a hospital environment Responsibilities for data and information resources Uses the computer system and dispensing software to its full potential including patient information details. Ensures that all documentation relating to the issue of medicines is maintained and the required information is available for statistical purposes. Use the prescription tracking system to monitor prescription turnaround times and dispensing errors. Research, Development and Audit Participates in projects of a research nature Participates in any new arrangements that may involve flexible working. Physical Skills and Effort Ability to move heavy boxes when required General Duties At all times to practice in accordance with the General Pharmaceutical'sCouncil's standards of conduct,ethics andperformance To participate in any new arrangements that may involve flexible working e.g. extended hours or 7 day service. All employees have a duty and responsibility to protect and safeguard children. You must therefore be aware of child protection procedures and who to contact within the Trust for further help and guidance Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Pharmacy Shop policies and procedures. To maintain confidentiality and abide by GDPR and the Data Protection Act. To be familiar with and follow health and safety policy and procedures and to be aware of individual responsibilities under legislation, drawing any areas of potential risk to the attention of managers To attend Stockport NHS Foundation Trust mandatory training every three years or to undertake electronically as directed. To undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate when requested by the Superintendent Pharmacist. The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder. Hand Hygiene As the Pharmacy Shop is based within Stepping Hill Hospital, to assist the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust in reducing healthcare acquired infections (HCAIs) all staff should be familiar with all the Trusts Infection Prevention policies which are appropriate to their role. This may require you to be familiar with the Trusts Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. You are required to attend mandatory training in Infection Prevention and be compliant with all measures known to be effective in reducing HCAIs Safeguarding All employees have a duty and responsibility to protect and safeguard children and vulnerable adults. They must therefore be aware of child protection procedures and who to contact within Stockport NHS Foundation Trust for further help and guidance Data Protection & Confidentiality To abide by all relevant Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Pharmacy Shop policies including information governance, confidentiality and data protection. The post holder is reminded that any breach of information governance and security policies and procedures will result in disciplinary action. Compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and Information Governance the post holder is required to process all personal data relating to patients and staff, in both manual and electronic records, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, ensuring the security and confidentiality of data at all times. They must not for their own benefit or gain, or to divulge to any persons, firm or other organisation whatsoever, any confidential information belonging to the Trust or relating to the Trusts affairs or dealings which may come to their knowledge during employment. Health & Safety Compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Harassment & Bullying As a member of staff you have a personal responsibility to ensure you do not discriminate, harass or bully or contribute to the discrimination, harassment or bullying of any colleague(s) or visitors or condone discrimination, harassment or bullying by others. Dignity & Respect All employees have a duty to promote a harmonious working environment in which all persons are treated with dignity and respect, whilst fulfilling our legal obligations under equality legislation and associated codes of practice. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust takes the right of the patient/service user to be treated with dignity and respect seriously. We will treat every patient/service user and carer as a valued individual, with respect for his/ her dignity and privacy. Our aim is to give each patient/service user the care we would want for our families and ourselves. To undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the band when requested by Senior Staff. The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.