Job summary
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and breakdown maintenance to all aspects
of electrical plant, distribution and equipment including work of a technical and/or non-routine nature. Perform duties
covering the testing and fault finding on a wide range of electrical engineering plant and equipment, including but not
restricted to; electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, building control & automation, standby generators, laundry
equipment, nurse call systems, data communications, steam raising plant and associated equipment, kitchen equipment
and theatre ventilation services.
In addition to maintenance & emergency repairs the post holder will be required to carry out minor installation &
improvements works across all of QE Facilities' contracted sites. All work must be carried out in compliance with
organisational & customer safety standards and national legislation.
Cover shifts if required (sickness & holiday).
Will be required to participate in an on-call rota to maintain 24/7 services.
Occasionally engaged in heavy repairs and manipulation of equipment in restricted spaces.
Main duties of the job
To respond to requests for repairs, faults and emergencies involving all aspects of electrical, mechanical & building
services - The post holder will be required to assess the situation in the event of such requests or emergency situations
and as a first measure, act to ensure safety of public/patients/other staff then to either affect repairs or summon
assistance as required.
QE Facilities operates a multi skilled policy and the post holder is required to demonstrate a high degree of cross trade
flexibility beyond the boundaries of their core skills including Mechanical and Building Maintenance works supported
with in-house training. The post holder will be expected to carry out minor mechanical/building work, in connection
with their main duties at the discretion of the supervising officer, which, under extreme conditions shall include gritting
and snow clearing.
Actively participate in the operation of the QE Facilities helpdesk, including the timely completion of work dockets via a
PDA (hand held computer) this includes job sheets with a Tradesman's report detailing time taken and materials used
for costing purposes. Mechanical & Electrical Engineers Building Officers All Maintenance Craftspersons External Contractors Customers/Clients
About us
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Able to work independently and on own initiative to manage workload
Able to provide, receive and interpret routine/technical information
Able to work in adverse environmental conditions (ie ducts, restricted spaces, boiler house, inclement weather,
etc)
Demonstrate high degree of cross trade flexibility, including building maintenance
Able to work with discretion/ in a sensitive manner in and around patient situations
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Able to work independently and on own initiative to manage workload
Able to provide, receive and interpret routine/technical information
Able to work in adverse environmental conditions (ie ducts, restricted spaces, boiler house, inclement weather,
etc)
Demonstrate high degree of cross trade flexibility, including building maintenance
Able to work with discretion/ in a sensitive manner in and around patient situations
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to work and act on his/her own initiative with no supervision
- Possess the ability to work and communicate effectively in a pleasant manner with all other staff across QE Facilities contracted sites
- Must be able to communicate positively with customers, patients and staff from other departments & organisation
- Must be adaptable and flexible in all areas of work
- Be fully aware of Health & Safety responsibilities relating to their work and possess sufficient technical knowledge to avoid any danger to themselves, colleagues or users of any QEF contracted site
- Be able to provide and receive routine and technical information from colleagues and non- technical staff to enable safe use of complex hospital equipment
- Provide advice or instruction on safe use of equipment to non-technical staff, carers or patients
Desirable
- Electrical Inspection & Testing
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds craft Certificates electrical or NVQ Level 3 in engineering maintenance
- Electrical and/or Mechanical BTec ONC or relevant experience
- Current UK driving licence
- 18th edition IEE regulations
Desirable
- HNC/HND
- 2391 or 2394 & 2395 inspection & testing
Experience
Essential
- Must have completed a suitable Mechanical or Electrical Apprenticeship
- Good customer services and customer interaction
Desirable
- Maintenance experience in hospitals or a similar environment
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to work and act on his/her own initiative with no supervision
- Possess the ability to work and communicate effectively in a pleasant manner with all other staff across QE Facilities contracted sites
- Must be able to communicate positively with customers, patients and staff from other departments & organisation
- Must be adaptable and flexible in all areas of work
- Be fully aware of Health & Safety responsibilities relating to their work and possess sufficient technical knowledge to avoid any danger to themselves, colleagues or users of any QEF contracted site
- Be able to provide and receive routine and technical information from colleagues and non- technical staff to enable safe use of complex hospital equipment
- Provide advice or instruction on safe use of equipment to non-technical staff, carers or patients
Desirable
- Electrical Inspection & Testing
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds craft Certificates electrical or NVQ Level 3 in engineering maintenance
- Electrical and/or Mechanical BTec ONC or relevant experience
- Current UK driving licence
- 18th edition IEE regulations
Desirable
- HNC/HND
- 2391 or 2394 & 2395 inspection & testing
Experience
Essential
- Must have completed a suitable Mechanical or Electrical Apprenticeship
- Good customer services and customer interaction
Desirable
- Maintenance experience in hospitals or a similar environment
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).
