Shift Heating Ventilation Engineer

Mitie; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a multi-skilled engineer to maintain mechanical, electrical, and building services. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, performing preventative and reactive maintenance, and supervising staff. Candidates should have NVQ level 3 in engineering and will benefit from previous experience in healthcare settings. This role requires flexibility, strong customer care skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Night and day shifts apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret complex issues and work in a controlled manner.
• Experience in an acute health care setting is preferred but not required.
• Self-motivated with a focus on professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical and electrical installations.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Supervise day operational staff in absence of supervisor.

Skills

Flexibility

Customer care skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical engineering

IOSH Working safely

Job description

Job objectives and responsibilities

You will have the ability to interpret and make judgement across a wide range of issues, and understand the complexity of pre-planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, unplanned events/emergencies working in a controlled manner. Diagnose and repair faults in engineering and or electrical and or plumbing installations, plant, and equipment to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others. Experience of working in an acute or non-acute hospital setting would be advantageous but not essential. To be Mitie's first line representative and on occasion be Mitie's sole representative Trust wide. To efficiently and effectively carry out planned, breakdown and emergency maintenance of a complete range of mechanical/electrical/building services within the estate. Undertake installation type work as part of new or refurbishment projects or plant replacement programmes.

Main duties

The maintenance and repair of the complete range of mechanical and electrical engineering services associated with the Health Care estate. This will include, for example, the following:

• engineering services
• portable equipment
• fixed plant
• fire alarms
• control panels
• Valves
• Calorifiers
• Water Storage Vessels
• Pipework and fittings
• HVAC
• Pumps
• Motors
• AHU's and building management systems

To undertake correctly and to a high standard the work associated with PPM (Pre Planned Maintenance) and Reactive Maintenance tasks. To undertake correctly and to a high standard the work associated with an inspection and testing programme both for installed plant, fixed and mobile/portable equipment. Following engineering and building drawings and specifications, providing satisfactory levels of output linked with high standards or workmanship for complex systems, fully understanding the relationship between mechanical and electrical systems. Determine what spares, components or supplies are needed in order to satisfactorily undertake and complete the work associated with repair, routine servicing and new installations. Complete all record sheets and paperwork associated with routine duties accurately and in good time, or through the use of hand held devices. Assist in providing training to others engaged on Mechanical work. Carry out work in a flexible manner ie undertaking a range of work not of the core trade or skill. To undertake work on equipment or services or both where a special and higher level of skill is required above that of craft grade (usually special training for this will be necessary). To undertake the responsibilities of the Shift Team Manager in their absence in relation to supervision of day operational staff, across all trades, in the absence of Engineering or Building Supervisor. To actively monitor the CAFM system to ensure all tasks are assigned within appropriate timescales and potential issues are identified and rectified before incurring failure points. To perform working activities which are complex and/or non-routine. To liaise with specialist and non-technical personnel at all levels in the delivery of the service. Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with legislation and guidance. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of this position. To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking into account all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and to prevent damage to equipment. To work flexibly to meet the needs of the department. Observe statutory requirements in particular, but not limited to health and safety, electricity at work regulations, asbestos, legionella and COSHH regulations.

Person Specification

Working hours: 12 hour shifts over 4 day working pattern (4 x Days, 4 x Off, 4 x Nights, 4 x Off. Hold a full UK driving licence. Evidence of working within acute health care premises would be advantageous (but not essential). The post holder will have an ability to communicate and co-ordinate tasks effectively. It is implicit within all Estates staff job descriptions that a high level of flexibility and co-operation must be given in order to provide the quality of service standards required. As this is a key front-line post, the post holder represents the Department directly to the Client group. Therefore, the post holder must have a high standard of customer care skills, have a pleasant manner, good communication skills, numerate and have keyboard skills.

• NVQ level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical engineering or equivariant IOSH Working safely
• Completion of a structured training programme in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering for a minimum of 3 years.

This multi-skilled role will, after sufficient training, be inclusive of a range of works not of the core trade or skill. Self-motivated with a high level of focus, drive and energy. Maintains high standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Ability to work under pressure and constantly achieve within tight timescales. Motivated to seek personal learning and career development. Willingness to undertake further training in line with requirements of Mitie FM.