Estates Lead Technician (Mechanical Bias)

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking NHS organization as an Estates Mechanical Lead Technician, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the functionality of mechanical systems within a clinical environment. This position offers a diverse range of responsibilities, from performing planned and reactive maintenance to providing technical guidance to fellow staff. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and flexibility, you will contribute to creating an optimal environment for patients and staff alike. Enjoy a supportive work culture, generous annual leave, and the opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic setting. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Attractive NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical assets.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on the trust estate.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Provide technical advice to maintenance staff and contractors.

Skills

Mechanical repair and maintenance

Problem-solving

Supervising staff

Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance

Fault diagnosis

Education

Level 3 BTEC/City & Guilds qualification

Apprenticeship in mechanical or building service engineering

Tools

IT based control systems

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Do you hold a level 3 BTEC/City&Guilds qualification or have completed an apprenticeship in an mechanical or building service engineering trade, or have equivalent training/ industry experience?

Do you enjoy problem solving and using a hands-on approach in your day to day work?

If you have answered yes to both questions then we want to hear from you!

Join us as an Estates Mechanical Lead Technician, playing a key part of the Estates Operations function carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to help us provide the best environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Main duties of the job

• Working with other trades, you will carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on the trust estate.
• We will offer you a varied role where no two days are the same. All we ask in return is some flexibility to carry out maintenance tasks and emergency calls outside normal clinical times.
• The shift rota will be 7.15am - 6.00pm, 4 days per week with 1 rolling rest day. On-call duties will be required.

About us

Our Estate Team are a welcoming group who will be happy to support you and offer training to help you feel comfortable in a clinical environment.

We understand how important life is outside of work and want to ensure you have a great a work life balance. We'll support you, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.

In addition, there is 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, NHS discounts and an attractive NHS pension scheme.

Why Work With Us

Job responsibilities

• To ensure Mechanical plant operations are maintained to provide the correct service and environmental conditions within the Trust Estate.
• In conjunction with the Estate Managers and Supervisors, deliver the repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) mechanical service activity to ensure compliance with statute and best practice, and customer satisfaction.
• To carry out complex/non-routine/routine mechanical work on engineering services, equipment and systems, including multi-skilled working in other trades as necessary, in accordance with current regulations and legislation.
• Provides technical advice to other estates maintenance staff or contractors, to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures
• This role includes on call duties, and some flexibility with start and finish times will be required dependent upon clinical operational restrictions

This role is a key part of the Estates Delivery function, working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

This role will be required to carry out maintenance outside of main clinical times and some flexibility of shift times will be required.

Overtime duties may be required by this role.

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Person Specification

knowledge and experience

• Experience and knowledge of repair and maintenance of mechanical assets
• Experience of multi skilled trades acquired through training / experience
• Knowledge / awareness of asbestos, water ,electrical and mechanical safety
• experience of supervising/mentoring staff and/or contractors
• experience of solving technical issues, fault diagnosis and solution finding
• Experienced in the use of IT based control systems
• Holds a current driving licence
• Appropriate qualification and/or Training/experience of practical relevant work
• Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance
• Knowledge and experience of range of building engineering services
• Specialist knowledge/experience in electrical systems - ie LV infrastructure, fire alarms, control systems, electrical maintenance
• Knowledge of works within hospital environments

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust