Technician

Serco; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 37,281 - 45,566; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing app and health benefits

Employee discounts at retailers

Training and development opportunities

Paid volunteering day for charity support

Job summary

A leading service organization in Wishaw is seeking a Technician for the University of Wishaw Hospital. The role involves providing maintenance services throughout the hospital, including boiler servicing and repairs. Candidates must have relevant qualifications, such as Mechanical City & Guilds or equivalent experience. In return, the organization offers a competitive salary plus benefits, including a pension, extensive training opportunities, and various wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Hold a Mechanical City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent qualifications in engineering discipline.
• Experience in mechanical and plumbing roles is essential.
• Familiarity with electrical systems and air conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist work including boiler servicing and repairs.
• Conduct planned preventive maintenance on various equipment.
• Use technical electronic test equipment for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical and plumbing knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Electrical systems knowledge

Air conditioning knowledge

Education

Mechanical City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent

Job description

Technician – University of Wishaw Hospital, Wishaw ML2 0DP

Permanent / Full Time – 37 Hours per week (Mon-Fri)

£41,424.00 per annum plus benefits (depending on experience) plus Serco benefits.

Serco are recruiting for a Technician to join our team at University of Wishaw Hospital. Within this role you will be providing a safe and efficient maintenance service throughout the hospital as directed by the Estates Supervisors and Management.

Main Accountabilities

• Carrying out specialist work where required to include boiler servicing & repairs, testing & validation of decontamination equipment.
• Carrying out planned preventive and reactive maintenance to a wide range of plant and equipment covering electrical, mechanical and building services. You will also be required to use technical electronic test equipment, being able to measure, record and interpret readings.

What You’ll Need To Do The Role

• Hold a Mechanical City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent/other qualifications with Building Service or engineering discipline.
• Knowledge and previous experience of working within a mechanical and plumbing role.
• Previous experience of working with electrical and air conditioning.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and think clearly under pressure.

What We Offer

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax‑free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.