Job summary
To participate in the provision of an Estates service primarily undertaking mechanical duties associated with repair, planned maintenance, installation and minor improvements of all hot/cold water and hvac systems. Ensuring full ACOP L8, HSG 274, HTM 03 & 04 compliance trust wide. It will be anticipated that some minor electrical duties will be undertaken as training and experience is gained. Participation in the Trust's Estates tradesman on-call Rota is also required covering multiple sites. A valid UK driving is essential.
Main duties of the job
1. Carry out Mechanical planned preventative maintenance work in accordance with Estates schedules and accepted good working practices in order to ensure safe and reliable engineering services.2. Where necessary, carry out fault diagnosis and repairs to the hospitalsmechanical installations and plant, including ventilation, heating, airconditioning, water systems so as to maintain a safe and reliable service.3. Overhaul, service, renovate, repair or replace worn, failed or damagedmechanical plant and installation/system components and equipment asrequired under to direction of the estates and compliance officers4. To carry out any necessary mechanical engineering tests or measurements, in compliance with accepted standards, good industry practice and the Estates Department schedule of inspection. Updating and compiling asset registers and maintenance record logs.5. Become familiar with and when adequately trained carry out basic electrical control operations and calibrations associated with all types of plant.
About us
Employees, workers, and / or contractors will be expected to uphold the values of the Trust and exhibit the expected Trust behaviours aligned to the Trust's values. Individuals have a responsibility to ensure that they display the Trust values and behaviours in carrying out their job and that individuals feel able to challenge (or raise a challenge) when other colleagues' behaviours breach the spirit of Trust values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance Engineers will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialty. However, they will be progressively trained to acquire elements of each others skills with the intention of achieving a competent and flexible work force.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance Engineers will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialty. However, they will be progressively trained to acquire elements of each others skills with the intention of achieving a competent and flexible work force.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Basic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or post secondary Education in a relevant field
- City & Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate in Plumbing & Heating/Mechanical discipline
- An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating/Mechanical discipline
Desirable
- BTEC in Building Services Engineering
- IPAF, PASMA, Abrasive wheels, etc
- Vented & Unvented hot water storage
Experience
Essential
- Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in the relevant post bias for a minimum of 3 years
- At least 5 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility. Time served craftsman
- Experience of and ability to demonstrate sufficent knowledge and experience of Water Safety engineering maintenace/repair (ACOP L8/HSG 274 Legionella compliance) and HVAC systems & equipment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an Hospital, Healthcare or Public Sector environment.
- Using a CAFM systems to receive and update work order
- Computer literate and able to use all forms of Microsoft applications and handheld devices
Skills
Essential
- Provide and receive routine and complex information and be able to communicate issues to others, both verbal and via
- Problem solving of technical issues, including fault diagnosis and solution finding
- Highly developed physical skills; able to demonstrate the effective and safe use of a range of trade associated tools and equipment including fine tools/ materials to repair delicate equipment
- Ability to carry out point of work and task lite risk assessment(s) according to training and experience prior to commencing work and continue to risk assess whilst work is undertaken
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Basic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or post secondary Education in a relevant field
- City & Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate in Plumbing & Heating/Mechanical discipline
- An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating/Mechanical discipline
Desirable
- BTEC in Building Services Engineering
- IPAF, PASMA, Abrasive wheels, etc
- Vented & Unvented hot water storage
Experience
Essential
- Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in the relevant post bias for a minimum of 3 years
- At least 5 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility. Time served craftsman
- Experience of and ability to demonstrate sufficent knowledge and experience of Water Safety engineering maintenace/repair (ACOP L8/HSG 274 Legionella compliance) and HVAC systems & equipment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an Hospital, Healthcare or Public Sector environment.
- Using a CAFM systems to receive and update work order
- Computer literate and able to use all forms of Microsoft applications and handheld devices
Skills
Essential
- Provide and receive routine and complex information and be able to communicate issues to others, both verbal and via
- Problem solving of technical issues, including fault diagnosis and solution finding
- Highly developed physical skills; able to demonstrate the effective and safe use of a range of trade associated tools and equipment including fine tools/ materials to repair delicate equipment
- Ability to carry out point of work and task lite risk assessment(s) according to training and experience prior to commencing work and continue to risk assess whilst work is undertaken
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).
