Job summary
An
opportunity has arisen for enthusiast Estates Technician that shall have an
electrical background and will carry out with minimum supervision, maintenance,
fault finding, repairs and installation work on all facilities, plant and
equipment throughout the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Estate. They may
also be required to act as the Trust representative in the absence of the
Estates Officer when requested to do so.
Working on the full range Estates Services equipment,
the Electrical Estates Shift Technician will undertake activities which require
comparison of a range of options, complex facts requiring analysis to resolve
technical issues on multifaceted equipment/situations many of which have a
direct impact on patient safety and the built environment. Responsible for
calibration and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and
equipment including various voltage systems, medical gas systems, nurse call systems,
lighting, fire detection, building services controls, standby generator plant,
heating and ventilation control systems. The post holder may be required to
provide practical training to others as and when required.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
30/01/2025
Planned Interview
Date
13/02/2025
Main duties of the job
Install,
maintain, service and repair the full range of Estates Services equipment.
Performs work including activities which require comparison of a range of
options, complex facts requiring analysis to resolve technical issues on
complex and multifaceted equipment / situations. Responsible for calibration
and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment
including various voltage systems, medical gas systems, nurse call systems,
lighting, fire detection, building services controls, standby generator
plant, heating and ventilation control systems and refrigeration plant.
Undertake
surveys, evaluating inspection reports and maintenance repairs, improvement
and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring
compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
Plan
and organise interruptions, maintenance activities and co-ordinates work of
others. Provides practical training to others and evaluates work.
Deputise
for Estates Officer on the full range of management duties as well as
providing technical advice to other Estates staff and contractors.
Participate
in some out of hours work as and when required.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of
Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across
West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible
care for our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT
is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The
Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and
wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that
ambition.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out own dynamic Risk Assessments for all
elements of work including manual handling
Produce generic Risk Assessments as required
for all elements of work including manual handling
Supervise and organise Estates work taking
place in a Clinical environment, including the allocation of resources as
appropriate
Work autonomously as required by utilising the
Works Management System to allocate PPM and reactive work requests
Liaise with area users to organise shutdowns of
critical and complex patient support systems
To communicate effectively with Wards and
Departments in relation to Estates issues utilising written and/or verbal
communication methods to ensure standards of service delivery are maintained
and the service user is fully informed of works affecting their areas of
responsibility
Interpret and work from all instructions,
drawings and specifications in electrical
installations, plant and equipment, to deal with new situations as they
arise and pass on knowledge to others.
Support in the writing of job descriptions for
new PPM items utilising Manufacturers instructions and best practice guidance
Have a thorough knowledge across a range of
work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant
practical experience.
Manufacture, design, assemble, erect and
install new work often using own judgement regarding a range of complex
equipment, requiring accuracy and precision.
Problem solving of technical issues and fault
diagnosis on complex Electrical systems.
Observe statutory and other relevant
requirements in particular to Health & Safety and Codes of Practice
applicable to Operational Services.
Learn new techniques and undergo training as
necessary.
The post holder will be expected to help
develop policies, procedures and practices in relation to work area as
appropriate
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and
Day to Day duties on all types of electrical plant and equipment including,
fire alarm systems, batteries, uninterruptible power supplies and IPS systems.
Utilise the Works Management System for
recording, updating and auditing estates records and the compilation of Plant
Histories.
Carry out surveys for future maintenance,
alterations or improvements including the preparation and compilation of
technical reports.
Carry out induction of new starters when
required.
Carry out assessments of Apprentice/Students
work ensuring compliance and standards of workmanship are in-line with
legislation/national guidelines
Perform a wide range of work of other estates
trades as appropriate to their range of work e.g. multi-skilling.
Have a good understanding of the relationship
of other estates trades.
Instruct others on aspects of his/her work
relating to their core trade.
Carry Trust communication devices (PDAs) to
facilitate immediate response to reactive requests, planned maintenance and
emergency breakdowns.
Participate in some out-of-hours work and be
prepared to work such hours that may be required in an emergency.
Any other duties as may be reasonably required
by line management commensurate with the grades of the post.
Respond to switchboard and building management
system alarms. eg. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas Alarms, Boiler
Alarms.
Work to and interpret Health Technical
Memorandums as relevant to core trade eg
02 (Medical Gases), 04 (Legionella), 06 - 02 (LV Safety Code).
Use BMS system for first line plant fault
diagnosis and plant performance monitoring.
Use of electronic devices to monitor and
analyse reports from complex Building Management System and Security Systems
and equipment to include data collection, first line diagnostics, performance
analysis and maintenance.
Control the action of untrained and unskilled
individuals during the release of trapped lift passengers and whilst doing so
take full responsibility for the safety of these passengers, on completion call
out lift service engineers and liaise whilst they are on site
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out own dynamic Risk Assessments for all
elements of work including manual handling
Produce generic Risk Assessments as required
for all elements of work including manual handling
Supervise and organise Estates work taking
place in a Clinical environment, including the allocation of resources as
appropriate
Work autonomously as required by utilising the
Works Management System to allocate PPM and reactive work requests
Liaise with area users to organise shutdowns of
critical and complex patient support systems
To communicate effectively with Wards and
Departments in relation to Estates issues utilising written and/or verbal
communication methods to ensure standards of service delivery are maintained
and the service user is fully informed of works affecting their areas of
responsibility
Interpret and work from all instructions,
drawings and specifications in electrical
installations, plant and equipment, to deal with new situations as they
arise and pass on knowledge to others.
Support in the writing of job descriptions for
new PPM items utilising Manufacturers instructions and best practice guidance
Have a thorough knowledge across a range of
work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant
practical experience.
Manufacture, design, assemble, erect and
install new work often using own judgement regarding a range of complex
equipment, requiring accuracy and precision.
Problem solving of technical issues and fault
diagnosis on complex Electrical systems.
Observe statutory and other relevant
requirements in particular to Health & Safety and Codes of Practice
applicable to Operational Services.
Learn new techniques and undergo training as
necessary.
The post holder will be expected to help
develop policies, procedures and practices in relation to work area as
appropriate
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and
Day to Day duties on all types of electrical plant and equipment including,
fire alarm systems, batteries, uninterruptible power supplies and IPS systems.
Utilise the Works Management System for
recording, updating and auditing estates records and the compilation of Plant
Histories.
Carry out surveys for future maintenance,
alterations or improvements including the preparation and compilation of
technical reports.
Carry out induction of new starters when
required.
Carry out assessments of Apprentice/Students
work ensuring compliance and standards of workmanship are in-line with
legislation/national guidelines
Perform a wide range of work of other estates
trades as appropriate to their range of work e.g. multi-skilling.
Have a good understanding of the relationship
of other estates trades.
Instruct others on aspects of his/her work
relating to their core trade.
Carry Trust communication devices (PDAs) to
facilitate immediate response to reactive requests, planned maintenance and
emergency breakdowns.
Participate in some out-of-hours work and be
prepared to work such hours that may be required in an emergency.
Any other duties as may be reasonably required
by line management commensurate with the grades of the post.
Respond to switchboard and building management
system alarms. eg. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas Alarms, Boiler
Alarms.
Work to and interpret Health Technical
Memorandums as relevant to core trade eg
02 (Medical Gases), 04 (Legionella), 06 - 02 (LV Safety Code).
Use BMS system for first line plant fault
diagnosis and plant performance monitoring.
Use of electronic devices to monitor and
analyse reports from complex Building Management System and Security Systems
and equipment to include data collection, first line diagnostics, performance
analysis and maintenance.
Control the action of untrained and unskilled
individuals during the release of trapped lift passengers and whilst doing so
take full responsibility for the safety of these passengers, on completion call
out lift service engineers and liaise whilst they are on site
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working on breakdowns and PPM on electrical plant found in a hospital environment.
- Previous experience working on new installations, control systems, plant and equipment breakdowns, fault finding, rectifications and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of technical
- Knowledge of various Health and Safety legislation as applicable to core trade, ensuring the well being of staff, patients and visitors.
Desirable
- Working in an acute Hospital Environment, HTM 06, Nurse call systems, BMS -Systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Equivalent NVQ Level 3 Craft Certificate
- Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job.
- Able to work safely at heights .
- Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the Trusts H&S policies (subject to suitable training).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working on breakdowns and PPM on electrical plant found in a hospital environment.
- Previous experience working on new installations, control systems, plant and equipment breakdowns, fault finding, rectifications and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of technical
- Knowledge of various Health and Safety legislation as applicable to core trade, ensuring the well being of staff, patients and visitors.
Desirable
- Working in an acute Hospital Environment, HTM 06, Nurse call systems, BMS -Systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Equivalent NVQ Level 3 Craft Certificate
- Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job.
- Able to work safely at heights .
- Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the Trusts H&S policies (subject to suitable training).
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.
