Maintenance Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake tasks appropriate to the Maintenance Technician role as delegated by line management or helpdesk.
• When assessed as competent by Line Management, to undertake tasks and duties outside core working hours as an on-call Duty Engineer, in accordance with published rosters and as directed by Line Management.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake maintenance and repair of a range of electro-mechanical equipment associated with a variety of systems and equipment including but not limited to:

Air conditioning / Refrigeration / Electrical distribution Systems / Decontamination equipment / Air Compressors and related systems / Nurse call / SAS/ alarm systems / Hospital beds / Medical suction equipment / Heating systems and component parts thereof / Patient trolleys and plinths / Water distribution systems / Patient lifting equipment / Ventilation equipment / Evacuation chairs / Air compressors / Physio and gym equipment / Macerators

• Advise the Line Manager of any problems or hazards likely to be encountered including existing installations that appear substandard or fail to meet current regulations as it becomes apparent. Isolate or make safe any installation that presents a danger to staff, visitors or patients to ensure highest levels of safety at all times.
• Undertake appropriate fault finding, investigation and testing as appropriate to the work.
• Ascertain and obtain materials, equipment and components that in your judgment represent value for money for the maintenance task. Keep accurate records of stock levels for stores. Undertake the work in a safe and workmanlike manner, within reasonable timescales. Post holder will only undertake financial transactions on behalf of the organisation with prior authorisation from an appointed manager or supervisor.
• The position is likely to necessitate training either to keep up to date with new regulations, or to implement safe systems of work.
• Liaise with contractors where they have been employed to work in conjunction with the work detailed to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Undertake training to become qualified to operate Dental Sterilising Equipment as required by Line Management.-Undertake the necessary training, work-experience and competence assessments to become an Authorised Person (AP) for electrical works in accordance with HTM.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Completion of relevant electrical craft apprenticeship
• - NVQ3 or equivalent in Electrical studies
• - C&G 2382 Qualification requirements for electrical installations BS7671
• 18th edition Amendment 2
• - Computer skills relevant to the job role
• - GCSE in maths and English at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)

Desirable

• - ONC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• - Competent to carry out portable appliance testing.
• - Health & Safety qualification
• - Trained First Aider at Work
• - 5 GCSEs at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)
• - Confined spaces training

Experience

Essential

• - Demonstrable experience relative to the role

Desirable

• - 2 years experience in the role within a healthcare environment
• - Ability to carry out all aspects of the role without additional supervision

Knowledge

Essential

• - Knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, testing and inspection
• - Knowledge of electricity at work regulations 1989
• - Knowledge of H&SaWA and its relevance to the role
• - Knowledge and understanding of building services/trades
• - Comprehensive knowledge of core trade plus knowledge and understanding of other trades associated with the role
• - Familiar with fault finding techniques
• - Safe working practices
• - Computer recording programmes pertinent to the role

Desirable

• - Familiar with Planned Preventative Maintenance systems
• - Detailed knowledge of Estate and services
• - Good knowledge of the organisation structure
• - Level of understanding of other roles
• - Mechanical and Electrical craft knowledge
• - Conversant with HTMs and other associated safety documentation

Specific Skills

Essential

• - Good communication skills
• - Reasonable level of technical ability
• - Ability to drive (full valid UK driving licence)

Desirable

• - High level of technical ability relative to the role

Additional Requirements

Essential

• - Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• - Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a maintenance team to provide an effective service to client groups
• - Ability to get on with people
• - Willingness to undergo training
• - Customer focused
• - Flexible approach

Desirable

• - Self-motivated

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Livewell South West

Mount Gould Road

Plymouth

PL47QD

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)