Job summary
The post holder will provide a mechanical HVAC service to the Engineering Department and other directorates within Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT). They will demonstrate total commitment, versatility and flexibility whilst undertaking all tasks and delegated work as instructed by the engineering team.
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload where required and work unsupervised and independently.
The post holder will held to account for effective performance and will need to manage and balance competing priorities.
Main duties of the job
The Essentia Engineering team are seeking an individual with experience in engineering, particularly HVAC and knowledge on BMS (Mechanical bias).
The post holder will provide a mechanical service to the Engineering Department and other Directorates within Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. You will demonstrate total commitment, versatility and flexibility whilst undertaking all tasks and delegated work as instructed by the engineering team.
We are committed to continuing professional development and will ensure you receive the right training to develop you in your role. There are a range of other training courses and programmes available too. There are a significant number of benefits available once you have joined the Trust, some of which are listed below:
You will need to manage and balance competing priorities and will have knowledge of current relevant legislation, health and safety and good working practices.
Day to day plant maintenance is required, as directed by the team manager or engineering management. You will need to be proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to work with the general public.
Post holder will have relevant qualifications and experience in HVAC and mechanical trades.
About us
Effective management and co-ordination of all non-clinical services, within the Essentia Directorate is crucial to the Trust functioning effectively, economically and safely. The Engineering Department's management of engineering services plays a crucial contribution to this service provision. It demands a total professional approach and commitment from all Engineering staff. The role of the post holder within this crucial position is to carry out day to day maintenance of the engineering building services plant and equipment.
What We Offer
We offer a dynamic challenging job in an exciting, fast moving, flexible working environment. We have a strong commitment to your personal and professional development.
In addition, we offer excellent benefits, including:
o The NHS Pension Scheme - one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK. When you start working for the NHS you automatically become a member and you will get an excellent package of pension benefits.o Interest free Season Ticket Loano Long Term Service Awardso Subsidised on-site nurseries and childcare voucherso A comprehensive staff health and well-being programme, '5 ways to a healthier YOU'o Ride to work schemeo Employee assistance programmeo Free stop smoking service
Our Trust values arePut patients first, Take pride in what we do,Respect others, Strive to be the best,Act withIntegrity
If you would like to join the team, please apply online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carries out the responsibilities of an authorised person for:
- Low Voltage Electricity
- Piped Medical Gases
- Ventilation Systems
- Responsible person duties for Legionella
- Confined Spaces
- When working on call have delegated responsibility for all Trust engineering assets
- Works with complex workings of all mechanical/electrical building services plant and equipment located in NHS buildings.
- Responsible for calibrating and maintaining highly specialist equipment associated with standby emergency generators and large industrial boiler plant, programmable logic controllers and other computerised building control systems
- Install, service, test, diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical plant and equipment
- Implements interruptions of engineering services in close liaison with both engineering and clinical managers
- Carries out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on all of the Trust asset and engineering systems
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carries out the responsibilities of an authorised person for:
- Low Voltage Electricity
- Piped Medical Gases
- Ventilation Systems
- Responsible person duties for Legionella
- Confined Spaces
- When working on call have delegated responsibility for all Trust engineering assets
- Works with complex workings of all mechanical/electrical building services plant and equipment located in NHS buildings.
- Responsible for calibrating and maintaining highly specialist equipment associated with standby emergency generators and large industrial boiler plant, programmable logic controllers and other computerised building control systems
- Install, service, test, diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical plant and equipment
- Implements interruptions of engineering services in close liaison with both engineering and clinical managers
- Carries out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on all of the Trust asset and engineering systems
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Recognised full apprenticeship in relevant trade / NVQ level 3 / BTEC national certificate or equivalent training.
- Certified person (CP) in their current trade or associated trade.
- Substantial experience working within this trade.
Desirable
- Cross over training to another connected trade.
- Authorised person (AP) in their current trade or associated trade.
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working on a broad range of plant and services. Including air / water / gas / steam and oil. Heating and cooling systems.
- Has the skills to work in a highly pressurised situation such as Power failure / gas failure / mechanical or service failure.
- Able to work unsupervised and take the lead within their own discipline on break downs and service shut downs.
Desirable
- Has good experience in health and safety and the ability to lead on this.
- Has worked in a Hospital / health care environment before.
- Experience of operating a computer building management system.
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- oExcellent oral and written communication skills
- oExcellent numerical and critical reasoning skills
- oExcellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities
Desirable
- Experience with Microsoft Word / excel and Power point.
- Ability to evaluate the needs of others under their control and other colleagues.
- Some management skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Recognised full apprenticeship in relevant trade / NVQ level 3 / BTEC national certificate or equivalent training.
- Certified person (CP) in their current trade or associated trade.
- Substantial experience working within this trade.
Desirable
- Cross over training to another connected trade.
- Authorised person (AP) in their current trade or associated trade.
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working on a broad range of plant and services. Including air / water / gas / steam and oil. Heating and cooling systems.
- Has the skills to work in a highly pressurised situation such as Power failure / gas failure / mechanical or service failure.
- Able to work unsupervised and take the lead within their own discipline on break downs and service shut downs.
Desirable
- Has good experience in health and safety and the ability to lead on this.
- Has worked in a Hospital / health care environment before.
- Experience of operating a computer building management system.
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- oExcellent oral and written communication skills
- oExcellent numerical and critical reasoning skills
- oExcellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities
Desirable
- Experience with Microsoft Word / excel and Power point.
- Ability to evaluate the needs of others under their control and other colleagues.
- Some management skills.
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).
