Job summary
Interview will be held on 13th Nov 2024
Working in a passionate team, you will have access to our Trust-wide Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth, with opportunities to help you build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, enabling you to extend your skills and ensure that you excel.
We are pioneers in compassionate leadership and Quality Improvement, which is about creating a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to have a direct impact on the things that matter most.
Main duties of the job
You are self-motivated, reliable, with a positive can-do attitude. You must be a time served Technical Services Lead with experience working on reactive breakdowns, planned maintenance, minor/project works; and inclusive relevant Authorised Person (AP) duties within a healthcare (or similar) building environment. A genuine multi-trade hard services background is essential, with any previous electrical and gas training/practise an essential for the role. You will play a proactive role within a dynamic and innovative department, delivering key objectives to meet both departmental and Trust requirements.
You will work in our friendly, high performing Estates team across Berkshire, ensuring excellent service at all times. A great communicator, you will enjoy working in collaboration with the Estates Supervisor and colleagues of the Estates team.
Working flexibly, you will benefit from working across multiple sites in Berkshire; and be able to travel independently, whilst transporting any tools and equipment, as required to meet the requirements of the role. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that strives to create a progressive, warm, friendly and considerate environment.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
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Knowledge of Plant and Machinery over wide range of skills, e.g. LV Electrical systems, Boilers, air conditioning, fire alarms, medical gases, sterilisers, nurse call systems and other equipment
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call:Roman Trotsyuk on 07879 814874 or email: roman.trotsyuk@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
-
Knowledge of Plant and Machinery over wide range of skills, e.g. LV Electrical systems, Boilers, air conditioning, fire alarms, medical gases, sterilisers, nurse call systems and other equipment
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call:Roman Trotsyuk on 07879 814874 or email: roman.trotsyuk@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification in relevant building services discipline or similar experience
- City Guilds or HNC - apprenticeship or NVQ equivalent (Electrical bias preferred)
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Must have completed recognised apprenticeship, mechanical/electrical engineering or plumbing
Desirable
- Gas Safe registered or working towards
Previous Experience
Essential
- Further significant and relevant post apprenticeship experience, minimum 5 years
Desirable
- Industrial Maintenance Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Plant and Machinery over wide range of skills, e.g. Boilers, air conditioning, fire alarms, medical gases, sterilisers, nurse call systems and other equipment
- Knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks
- Supervision of work by colleagues and contractors
- Participate in on-call rota
- Prepared to cross-trade work.
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with all members of staff and clients.
- Communicate technical information to non-technical colleagues
- Ability to respond appropriately to client concerns and complaints, providing reassurance where needed
- Ability to work alone and take the initiative in matters up to the individual's level of experience and knowledge
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex faults within area of expertise
- Ability to plan and progress programmes of work
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Possess Driving Licence and be prepared to drive
- Maintain an acceptable appearance utilising at all times, the overalls and identification badges supplied by the Trust
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification in relevant building services discipline or similar experience
- City Guilds or HNC - apprenticeship or NVQ equivalent (Electrical bias preferred)
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Must have completed recognised apprenticeship, mechanical/electrical engineering or plumbing
Desirable
- Gas Safe registered or working towards
Previous Experience
Essential
- Further significant and relevant post apprenticeship experience, minimum 5 years
Desirable
- Industrial Maintenance Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Plant and Machinery over wide range of skills, e.g. Boilers, air conditioning, fire alarms, medical gases, sterilisers, nurse call systems and other equipment
- Knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks
- Supervision of work by colleagues and contractors
- Participate in on-call rota
- Prepared to cross-trade work.
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with all members of staff and clients.
- Communicate technical information to non-technical colleagues
- Ability to respond appropriately to client concerns and complaints, providing reassurance where needed
- Ability to work alone and take the initiative in matters up to the individual's level of experience and knowledge
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex faults within area of expertise
- Ability to plan and progress programmes of work
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Possess Driving Licence and be prepared to drive
- Maintain an acceptable appearance utilising at all times, the overalls and identification badges supplied by the Trust
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).
