Job summary
The postholder will ensure a safe and continuous operation of mechanical and electrical engineering services and building plant. They will be an integral member of the maintenance team who will organise workload activities and work alongside all trades and contractors to ensure the provision of effective maintenance, repairs and installations. The postholder will be required to carry out work to a high standard across a range of engineering services, plant and equipment to include but not exhaustive building management system, plumbing, gas, electrical, heating and ventilation.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing technical expertise for the Trusts buildings and associated plant.
To have a complete understanding of and to work in accordance with the requirements for the HTM (Health and Technical Memoranda).
To identify and rectify faults (using digital and analogue tests as appropriate) for heating and domestic water systems within strict timescales required. Ensuring faults are corrected within air handling units and refrigeration plant completing planned preventative maintenance programmes. To rectify faults on medical gas equipment and to work on live systems when supervised.
To carry out duties in accordance with health and safety legislation and Trust policies especially in hazardous areas and confined spaces to prevent danger and avoid injury. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring they take all safety measures to prevent danger and avoid injury.
Ensuring clear communication to staff, contractors and building users regarding safety aspects such as the asbestos register and statutory compliance.
To organise plan and execute engineering shutdowns of utility services as required.
To assist in the monthly generator test procedure as required.
To ensure that all mandatory and statutory engineering obligations are compliant.
To complete all training relevant to the role and where necessary to learn new techniques, remaining complaint with statutory and mandatory training at all times.
About us
- Positive 2020 NHS Staff Survey results
- The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good with outstanding features
- Stunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coast.
- A great working environment in the community, in patients' homes and our community hospitals
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Real Living Wage Employer, with great rates of pay
- Flexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, career breaks, parental leave and adoption leave.
- Supportive team environments
- Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To interpret technical detailed manuals to undertake complex fault diagnosis using cause and effect analysis, repair and testing in mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Competent person for the HTM electrical safety/ water safety / fire safety and HVAC systems.
- To work within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- To operate the Building Management System and to review parameters when required.
- Complete tasks in line with the PPM and installation improvements works ensuring record keeping is accurate and timely.
- To understand the requirements of Health and Safety 1974 regulations COSSH, Risk assessments and method statements.
- Monitor risk assessments updating and reviewing safety data sheets.
- To understand the requirements of the Electricity at Work Act 1989 regulations such as asbestos, L8 control of Legionella in healthcare premises and familiar with the permit to work system.
- To undertake annual operations on the Trusts water storage systems for hygiene inspections and testing by an external specialist. To ensure safe isolation, access, and recommissioning.
- To operate mechanical systems and gas appliances in line with gas installation and use regulations 1998 completing Gas Safe training as required.
- To undertake and liaise with other contractors and staff to complete mechanical, electrical and maintenance work and ensure that all service and scheduled maintenance are carried out in accordance with the contract agreements.
- To ensure that all work orders are signed off and credit card returns are presented on time.
- Work and apply trust policies and procedures, supporting any new or development of administrative policies within their work area.
- To assist with audits and surveys. Compile and collate data in excel spreadsheets.
- To undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the grade when required.
- To participate in the on-call rota system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To interpret technical detailed manuals to undertake complex fault diagnosis using cause and effect analysis, repair and testing in mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Competent person for the HTM electrical safety/ water safety / fire safety and HVAC systems.
- To work within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- To operate the Building Management System and to review parameters when required.
- Complete tasks in line with the PPM and installation improvements works ensuring record keeping is accurate and timely.
- To understand the requirements of Health and Safety 1974 regulations COSSH, Risk assessments and method statements.
- Monitor risk assessments updating and reviewing safety data sheets.
- To understand the requirements of the Electricity at Work Act 1989 regulations such as asbestos, L8 control of Legionella in healthcare premises and familiar with the permit to work system.
- To undertake annual operations on the Trusts water storage systems for hygiene inspections and testing by an external specialist. To ensure safe isolation, access, and recommissioning.
- To operate mechanical systems and gas appliances in line with gas installation and use regulations 1998 completing Gas Safe training as required.
- To undertake and liaise with other contractors and staff to complete mechanical, electrical and maintenance work and ensure that all service and scheduled maintenance are carried out in accordance with the contract agreements.
- To ensure that all work orders are signed off and credit card returns are presented on time.
- Work and apply trust policies and procedures, supporting any new or development of administrative policies within their work area.
- To assist with audits and surveys. Compile and collate data in excel spreadsheets.
- To undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the grade when required.
- To participate in the on-call rota system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification and or experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
Desirable
- Gas safe registration domestic
- Gas safe registration commercial
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Prioritise and manage conflicting workloads
- Proactive and able to work autonomously.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Demonstrates a forward-thinking approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Committed to personal development
- Able to be diplomatic and respond correctly to politically sensitive information.
Experience
Essential
- To have significant experience in mechanical/ electrical engineering environment.
Other Requirements
Essential
- UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification and or experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
Desirable
- Gas safe registration domestic
- Gas safe registration commercial
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Prioritise and manage conflicting workloads
- Proactive and able to work autonomously.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Demonstrates a forward-thinking approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Committed to personal development
- Able to be diplomatic and respond correctly to politically sensitive information.
Experience
Essential
- To have significant experience in mechanical/ electrical engineering environment.
Other Requirements
Essential
- UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
