Job summary
The Estates Technical Services Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operational aspects of Technical Services delivered within the partnership organisations and internal customers. The role focuses on ensuring services are patient-focused, safe, efficient, and effective, while complying with Trust safety standards and procedures. The Technician will provide comprehensive technical service to all wards and departments in a multidisciplined environment and oversee and monitor estates engineering technical services and systems. They will also install new or replacement machinery, equipment, and fixtures following applicable building codes and standards. The Technician will contribute to the development and implementation of maintenance strategies and planned maintenance programs.
Main duties of the job
In joining one of the largest Trusts in the NHS, you will be joining a expanding team that is continuing to develop, maintain, and implement resources across a site going through huge regenerative changes. You will have main duties that include (not exhaustive) responsible for maintaining and repairing all Medical Gas Piped systems, working under permit controlled by the Sites MGPS AP's. The successful candidate
- Obtain necessary training and qualifications for working on MGPS and be approved by the AP MGPS and management lead for MGPS.
- Comply with all Medical Gas standards (HTM 02-01) and policies, prioritizing safety, licenses, attendance, and training.
- Install new machinery, equipment, and fixtures following building codes and HTM's. Perform maintenance and repairs on various equipment using appropriate tools.
- Inspect, test, and maintain medical gas outlets, zone valves, alarms, sources, vacuum pumps, medical air compressors, and medical gas manifolds. Manage cylinder management.
- Evaluate repairs and submit relevant information to the appropriate personnel. Assist with troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment installation.
- Assist with decontamination equipment maintenance and testing, as appointed by the Appointed Person (Decontamination).
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a degree or equivalent experience: This may include possession of a level 3 vocational qualification or its equivalent, demonstrating a solid foundation of expertise along with an Engineering related HNC in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering, plus relevant experience.
Desirable
- Relevant professional membership(s)
- Additional CPD in a relevant field.
- HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering, plus relevant experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and development, including additional training and the acquisition of specialised skills, such as proficiency in air conditioning.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role or discipline.
Desirable
- Project Management: Experience in managing small/minor works projects
- Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Time served in a relevant discipline
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the capacity to think critically in order to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues applicable to role
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and clients, ensuring clear and concise exchange of information
- Understanding an appreciation of risk assessments applicable to the role
- Strong organisational skills, enabling efficient task prioritisation, time management, and adherence to deadlines.
Attributes
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding and proficiency in a wide range of trade procedures, acquired through a combination of formal training, relevant qualifications, and practical experience
Desirable
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work, demonstrating a willingness to embrace new challenges and adapt to evolving trade practices and technologies
Others
Essential
- Wear the correct uniform and other protective clothing/items as required for the role
- Must participate in the emergency on call system if required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a degree or equivalent experience: This may include possession of a level 3 vocational qualification or its equivalent, demonstrating a solid foundation of expertise along with an Engineering related HNC in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering, plus relevant experience.
Desirable
- Relevant professional membership(s)
- Additional CPD in a relevant field.
- HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering, plus relevant experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and development, including additional training and the acquisition of specialised skills, such as proficiency in air conditioning.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role or discipline.
Desirable
- Project Management: Experience in managing small/minor works projects
- Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Time served in a relevant discipline
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the capacity to think critically in order to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues applicable to role
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and clients, ensuring clear and concise exchange of information
- Understanding an appreciation of risk assessments applicable to the role
- Strong organisational skills, enabling efficient task prioritisation, time management, and adherence to deadlines.
Attributes
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding and proficiency in a wide range of trade procedures, acquired through a combination of formal training, relevant qualifications, and practical experience
Desirable
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work, demonstrating a willingness to embrace new challenges and adapt to evolving trade practices and technologies
Others
Essential
- Wear the correct uniform and other protective clothing/items as required for the role
- Must participate in the emergency on call system if required
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).
