Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Role: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Leeds
Hours: Monday – Friday (Day shift) + Out of hours on call shared rota

GPS are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias) to install, maintain, service, and repair the full range of engineering services and equipment. The ideal candidate will carry out activities that require a comparison of a range of options and analysis of complex facts to resolve technical issues in multifaceted equipment and situations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Calibration and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment including various voltage systems, steam raising plant and associated equipment, steam sterilizers, medical gas systems, lighting, fire detection, building services controls, standby generator plant, heating and ventilation control systems, and refrigeration plant.
2. Interpret and work from instructions, drawings, and specifications in electrical or mechanical installations, plant, and equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
3. Manufacture, design, assemble, erect, and install new work often using own judgement regarding a range of complex equipment, requiring accuracy and precision.
4. Problem solving of technical issues and fault diagnosis on complex mechanical and electrical systems.
5. Learn new techniques and undergo training as necessary.
6. The post holder will be expected to help develop policies, procedures, and practices in relation to work area as appropriate.
7. Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and day-to-day duties involving the maintenance of all types of plant, equipment, and installations, including boilers, water testing, stripping down boilers for insurance inspections, and electrical system maintenance including fire alarm systems, batteries, and uninterruptible power supplies.
8. Participate in appropriate on-call/shift rotas, subject to appropriate negotiations, and be prepared to work such hours that may be required in an emergency.
9. Work to and interpret technical publications as relevant to core trade.
10. Use Building Management System for first line plant fault diagnosis and plant performance monitoring.

Key Criteria

1. Previous experience in a similar role.
2. ONC or demonstrable equivalent experience.
3. Recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship.
4. Previous experience working on breakdowns and PPM on technical mechanical, steam raising, and electrical plant found in a multi-disciplined healthcare environment.

Salary: Circa 38-40K + On call bonus (circa 8K) + OT