(*) Estates Senior Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Access to training appropriate to the

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a senior technician for planned maintenance, repairs and breakdown response across Estates plant and systems. The post involves a shift system with an on-call rota, and responsibilities include training colleagues and contractors in safe equipment use.

Candidates should have a qualified electrical or mechanical technician background and substantial practical experience, capable of working with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• ONC in electrical or mechanical engineering with relevant practical experience, or HNC in the same with relevant practical experience, or an equivalent technical qualification plus relevant experience
• An approved apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across Estates plant and systems
• Undertake reactive repairs, breakdown response and job requests
• Work a shift system and take part in the on-call rota
• Advise, instruct and train colleagues and other groups in safe operation of equipment and systems
• Liaise with Trust staff on Estates issues, giving concise and detailed responses verbally and in writing
• Explain complex technical and safety advice to colleagues, contractors, patients and the public, including in emergencies
• Keep staff informed of maintenance and repair arrangements and schedules
• Manage complex maintenance activities and escalate significant issues when required
• Ensure compliance with recognised safety standards and procedures

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Estates equipment understanding

Education

ONC (Electrical/Mechanical)

HNC (Electrical/Mechanical)

Apprenticeship in electrical/mechanical engineering

Job description

The Estates team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a senior technician for planned maintenance, repairs and breakdown response. Work covers a broad range of Estates plant and systems, with critical services kept running around the clock. The post runs on a shift system with an on-call rota and includes training colleagues and contractors in safe equipment use. Candidates need a qualified electrical or mechanical technician background, substantial practical experience and minimal need for supervision.

What the job involves

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across Estates plant and systems
• Undertake reactive repairs, breakdown response and job requests
• Work a shift system and take part in the on-call rota
• Advise, instruct and train colleagues and other groups in the safe operation of equipment and systems
• Liaise with Trust staff on Estates issues, giving concise and detailed responses verbally and in writing
• Explain complex technical and safety advice to colleagues, contractors, patients and the public, including in emergencies
• Keep staff at all levels informed of maintenance and repair arrangements and schedules
• Manage complex maintenance activities and escalate significant issues when required
• Ensure compliance with recognised safety standards and procedures

What’s required

Qualifications

• ONC in electrical or mechanical engineering with relevant practical experience, or HNC in the same with relevant practical experience, or an equivalent technical qualification plus relevant experience
• An approved apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering

Experience

• Substantial practical experience as an electrical or mechanical technician

Skills & knowledge

• Extensive technical knowledge of Estates equipment and systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Managing complex maintenance activities
• Working independently with minimal supervision
• Giving clear technical and safety advice verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical or building services legislation

Nice to have

• Equivalent technical qualification plus relevant experience in electrical or mechanical work
• Knowledge of Health Technical Memorandums

What’s offered

• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to training appropriate to the job
• Support to succeed and progress in the career