Technician - FTC-Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary

Serco Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Dumfries & Galloway is seeking a Technician to perform multi-skilled maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems related to the healthcare environment. This position offers competitive pay, a contributory pension, and ample training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Contributory pension scheme up to 6%

25 days annual leave

Wide range of training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at 1,000 retailers

Paid volunteering day

Payroll giving scheme options

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-skilled maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of Scottish Health Technical Memorandums.
• Ability to work safely in high-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks and inspections.
• Participate in preventative maintenance schemes.
• Use technology to provide information required by the CAFM system.
• Notify senior staff of deviations from regulations.
• Complete report sheets and work orders as necessary.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance tasks

Fault diagnostics

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Communication devices handling

Health and safety compliance

Tools

Handheld electronic devices

Inspection and commissioning tools

Job description

Overview

Serco Limited – Technician (FTC, Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary). 12 months full-time. Salary: Competitive plus benefits.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-skilled maintenance tasks within capability, experience and training.
• Work in accordance with the requirements of the Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTMs) as required.
• Actively participate in the operation and control of building fabric/engineering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schemes.
• Use handheld electronic technology to provide feedback of information required by the CAFM system to assist the estates department in carrying out its duties.
• Carry communication devices (phones/handheld devices) at all times to facilitate immediate response to emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team.
• Be prepared to work in high-risk and challenging areas ensuring all safety measures to prevent danger, injury and damage to equipment are implemented.
• Ensure that works are completed or communicated, even if it means working longer than the designated hours; overtime may be required for emergency repairs.
• Provide cover for maintenance technicians’ shift and on-call as required.
• Undertake essential repair works, planned preventative maintenance, calibration and fault diagnostics at the request of the Senior Technician for building and engineering assets.
• Liaise with Site Engineer and Senior Technicians regarding plant or equipment failures and request the supply of goods/services as necessary.
• Undertake fault-finding on engineering services and equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections, validation and calibration tests in accordance with SHTMs and applicable legislation and work instructions.
• Complete all report sheets, work orders and test certificates as necessary.
• Immediately notify the Senior Technician and Site Engineers of any deviation from regulations.
• Follow detailed engineering drawings, schedules, programmes of work and specifications.
• Use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines for the completion of works.
• Undertake inspection and commissioning tests for installations and issue appropriate completion certificates clearly signed off and dated.
• Work as an appointed Competent Person for Serco where stipulated under the Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTMs).
• Be conversant with the complete working of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems relevant to the unit (e.g., lifts, refrigeration, boiler plant, AHUs, fire alarm systems, computer systems, control theory, building fabric).
• Be conversant with the complete working of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems relevant to the hospital.
• Be able to undertake Authorised Person, Skilled Person, Competent Person roles and responsibilities for disciplines as required.
• The post holder is responsible for all health, safety and welfare matters affecting staff in or attached to their area of work responsibility, including safe systems of work, training and safety inspections.

What we offer

• Salary: salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave
• Training and development: Wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans, and 30% discount at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Savings across around 1,000 retailers
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks for support, challenge discussion, ideas, and community
• Charity: Paid volunteering day each year and payroll giving scheme options