Job summary
BANK POSITION
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 in and around the properties maintained by QE Facilities on behalf of Newcastle upon Tyne Trust (NUTH). 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.
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.
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 (i.e. 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 (i.e. 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.
