Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Boiler House Operative to work as part of a team on the City Campus.

Working as part of a shift team (12 hours Days & Nights on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern) you will provide a continuous steam supply to the Campus, operating the main Boiler House and Gas Fired Standby Boiler House in a safe and conscientious manner throughout the site in support of Maintenance Technicians and Team Leaders.

To be able to operate steam raising plant, ancillary equipment and associated machinery in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with policies and procedures. You will undertake supervised and unsupervised routine maintenance and repair work using relevant tools and equipment. The post holder will be required to work in a safe working manner within the scope of the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant acts.

To be successful you will require a good working knowledge of a range of engineering maintenance procedures gained via practical experience.

You will receive shift enhancements in addition to the base salary.

For further details / informal visits contact

Richard Briley (richard.briley@nuh.nhs.uk)

  • Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date. All communication will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly. If you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, please email us at recruitment@nuh.nhs.uk for our easy read application. The quoted salary will be pro rata for part time workers. All applicants who have declared a disability and meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted. NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‚Äòat risk‚Äô of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria. We welcome applications from individuals who require Tier 2 sponsorship in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-EEA candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled EU/EEA candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements. Consent:
  • If I have previous NHS service, I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts
  • I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH
  • Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incurs a cost dependent on the level of check required (¬£45 for enhanced and ¬£28 for standard). I agree to reimburse NUH NHS Trust the cost of a DBS check if it is required (by deduction from first month‚Äôs pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse NUH NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method

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