Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Engineering Maintenance Specialist - Mechanical Fitter Bias

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Job summary

The Engineering Department at Guys Hospital are looking for an Engineering Maintenance Specialist to carry out scheduled pre-planned maintenance activities and to attend reactive works on the trust's estate.

Work is assigned using the Planet and Zetasafe programs so an awareness of these types of CAFM systems would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

  • Carry out the responsibilities of an authorised person for one or more of the following:
    • Piped Medical Gases
    • Ventilation systems
    • Confined Spaces
    • Pressure Systems
    • Responsible person duties for Legionella
  • To carry out routine maintenance (PPM) of complex mechanical/ electrical plant and services as directed by the Team Manager.
  • To attend to plant breakdowns to carry out repairs and restore the units to service as quickly and efficiency as possible.
  • To be able to carry out installation work for all types of pipe work and fitting
  • To prepare or assist in the preparation of plant for statutory inspection
  • Working with hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
  • Is conversant with H.T.H.W. M.T.H.W. L.P.H.W. and Steam Heating Systems
  • Plan interruptions of engineering services in close liaison with both engineering and clinical managers
  • Coach and mentor for other junior staff, i.e. apprentices and maintenance assistants

About us

The trust offers a number of benefits, some of which are listed below:

  • A minimum of 27 days annual holiday allowance (not including bank holidays), plus the option to buy and sell. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
  • Generous Pension scheme
  • Interest free season ticket loan
  • Subsidised childcare arrangements (vouchers and on-site nursery)

We are also committed to helping our colleagues continuing professional development and we will ensure you receive a well-rounded training plan to develop you within your role . We encourage people to progress in our team and organisation and our training academy offers a wealth of courses for your role today, and your future career with us.

Details

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-ESS1338-T

Job locations

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Served a recognised apprenticeship in relevant Mechanical trade (i.e. Mechanical installation, Mechanical Maintenance, Controls & Process Engineering)
  • Level 3 (or higher) vocational trade certificate in a Mechanical engineering discipline E.g. NVQ 3, C&G Level 3 or Equivalent Armed Forces Qualification

Desirable

  • HTM or JSP Specific Competent Persons Certificates.
  • IOSH or NEBOSH Health and Safety Certificate

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Sound working knowledge of Mechanical systems such as HVAC, building management systems, process control systems
  • Relevant and recent experience in a commercial/industrial maintenance post
  • Experience working within a broad range of occupational guidelines
  • Experience of managing an area of maintenance
  • Experience of implementing Health and Safety polices and protocols
  • Experience communicating technical information with specialists and non-specialist staff members
  • Experience providing a responsive service to the customer within agreed time and cost restraints

Desirable

  • Relevant and recent experience in healthcare engineering
  • Knowledge of other trade topics (Plumbing, Electrical, Building etc)
  • Has carried out AP duties
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Experience and knowledge of NHS Estates function and operation

Skills, Knowledge, Ability

Essential

  • Has received appropriate formal training and developed a knowledge of all types of engineering systems
  • Has a thorough working knowledge of engineering systems
  • Clear oral and written communication skills
  • Competent numerical critical reasoning skills
  • Competent understanding of health and safety law
  • Team player

Desirable

  • Ability to engage with and manage contractors working on site ensuring Health and Safety and Trust policies are adhered to
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Served a recognised apprenticeship in relevant Mechanical trade (i.e. Mechanical installation, Mechanical Maintenance, Controls & Process Engineering)
  • Level 3 (or higher) vocational trade certificate in a Mechanical engineering discipline E.g. NVQ 3, C&G Level 3 or Equivalent Armed Forces Qualification

Desirable

  • HTM or JSP Specific Competent Persons Certificates.
  • IOSH or NEBOSH Health and Safety Certificate

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Sound working knowledge of Mechanical systems such as HVAC, building management systems, process control systems
  • Relevant and recent experience in a commercial/industrial maintenance post
  • Experience working within a broad range of occupational guidelines
  • Experience of managing an area of maintenance
  • Experience of implementing Health and Safety polices and protocols
  • Experience communicating technical information with specialists and non-specialist staff members
  • Experience providing a responsive service to the customer within agreed time and cost restraints

Desirable

  • Relevant and recent experience in healthcare engineering
  • Knowledge of other trade topics (Plumbing, Electrical, Building etc)
  • Has carried out AP duties
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Experience and knowledge of NHS Estates function and operation

Skills, Knowledge, Ability

Essential

  • Has received appropriate formal training and developed a knowledge of all types of engineering systems
  • Has a thorough working knowledge of engineering systems
  • Clear oral and written communication skills
  • Competent numerical critical reasoning skills
  • Competent understanding of health and safety law
  • Team player

Desirable

  • Ability to engage with and manage contractors working on site ensuring Health and Safety and Trust policies are adhered to

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).

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.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Engineering Operations Manager

Daryl Merrylees

Daryl.merrylees@gstt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-ESS1338-T

Job locations

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


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