Job summary
If you are looking for a change in career and want to join a fast paced and dedicated team at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Estates Department based at Dewsbury District Hospital as a Maintenance Engineer.
We support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an award winning team.
The shift pattern will be Mon - Fri from 08.00am to 16.00pm. You will also benefit from a range of additional benefits including a great pension, on-site nursery, savings scheme, on-site parking, discounts at numerous retailers, plus much, much more.
Main duties of the job
The main duties will include repairs, installation works and planned maintenance work on a multi-trade basis requiring specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practises.
You will diagnose and repair all faults on
engineering installations, plant and equipment.
You will act as a team leader as required,
co-ordinating/directing the work of others.
You will undertake a range of complex work
of a multi trade nature.
You will use skills extended beyond Core
Trades to aid diagnosis and maintenance activities including installation,
maintenance and testing of medical gases and associated equipment.
You will undertake the role of HTM
Authorised Person in area of core skills.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Technician will be expected to
make the necessary arrangements with user departments to effectively plan and
deliver their workload in compliance with the departments workforce Planning
Portfolio.
The post holder will be required to
requisition via the appropriate procedures, suitable replacement non-stick
items. This requires the use of the correct documentation in accordance with
the Stores Requisitioning Procedures.
The post holder will be required to
diagnose and repair faults to engineering installations, plant and equipment,
utilising specialist tools, complex measuring and meeting equipment.
The Technician will be expected to
carry out appropriate communications equipment to enable a rapid response to
urgent/emergency situations.
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 area of
responsibility.
To be conversant with the operation
of Building Management Systems and to undertake training on the Trusts systems
as required.
To assess individual circumstances
that affect the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors and make the
decision to proceed with work procedure when appropriate.
To ensure that check lists/advice
notes are amended/updated to comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015,
HTMs, working practises and Permit to Work systems.
To undertake a range of Authorised
person duties in specific specialist areas where appropriate training has been
provided, e.g., Pressure Systems, Water Management and Legionella Control.
Undertakes the role of responsible or
nominated person as set down in appropriate regulatory and advisory compliance
frameworks. These areas will be identified and agreed in writing after which
appropriate training will be provided and updated.
Contribute to the Continuous
Improvement programme/Waste Reduction Programme.
To undertake surveys and provide
comprehensive reports as deemed appropriate by the Estates Manager.
To ensure the Quality System
Framework is utilised and maintained at operational level in a manner that
reflects the departments Quality Manual.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Technician will be expected to
make the necessary arrangements with user departments to effectively plan and
deliver their workload in compliance with the departments workforce Planning
Portfolio.
The post holder will be required to
requisition via the appropriate procedures, suitable replacement non-stick
items. This requires the use of the correct documentation in accordance with
the Stores Requisitioning Procedures.
The post holder will be required to
diagnose and repair faults to engineering installations, plant and equipment,
utilising specialist tools, complex measuring and meeting equipment.
The Technician will be expected to
carry out appropriate communications equipment to enable a rapid response to
urgent/emergency situations.
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 area of
responsibility.
To be conversant with the operation
of Building Management Systems and to undertake training on the Trusts systems
as required.
To assess individual circumstances
that affect the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors and make the
decision to proceed with work procedure when appropriate.
To ensure that check lists/advice
notes are amended/updated to comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015,
HTMs, working practises and Permit to Work systems.
To undertake a range of Authorised
person duties in specific specialist areas where appropriate training has been
provided, e.g., Pressure Systems, Water Management and Legionella Control.
Undertakes the role of responsible or
nominated person as set down in appropriate regulatory and advisory compliance
frameworks. These areas will be identified and agreed in writing after which
appropriate training will be provided and updated.
Contribute to the Continuous
Improvement programme/Waste Reduction Programme.
To undertake surveys and provide
comprehensive reports as deemed appropriate by the Estates Manager.
To ensure the Quality System
Framework is utilised and maintained at operational level in a manner that
reflects the departments Quality Manual.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC in Building Engineering or equivalent qualifications supported by further education, training and experience within a large Estates function or its equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Recognised apprenticeship.
- Experience in complex Engineering Services with a demonstrable track record of success.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large acute hospital.
- Previous experience of contributing to operational decision making.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Fit and active with no limitations to site movement.
- Ability to work in difficult situations including confined spaces and abnormal conditions.
- Driving License
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Planning skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Team Building.
- Team Leader.
- Computer literacy.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop and build an effective team.
- Self-Motivator.
- Drive and persistence.
- Ability to work under pressure
Other
Essential
- Ability to Satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC in Building Engineering or equivalent qualifications supported by further education, training and experience within a large Estates function or its equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Recognised apprenticeship.
- Experience in complex Engineering Services with a demonstrable track record of success.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large acute hospital.
- Previous experience of contributing to operational decision making.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Fit and active with no limitations to site movement.
- Ability to work in difficult situations including confined spaces and abnormal conditions.
- Driving License
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Planning skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Team Building.
- Team Leader.
- Computer literacy.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop and build an effective team.
- Self-Motivator.
- Drive and persistence.
- Ability to work under pressure
Other
Essential
- Ability to Satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality.
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).
