Building Support Assistant
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary package up to £30,443 available, plus Serco Benefits
We have a fantastic opening for a Building Support Assistant (BSA) to become a vital part of the team at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. As the BSA you will undertake works, under the guidance of the Technical Management team, technicians, and craftsmen, on all aspects of engineering plant and equipment for both planned and reactive maintenance.
Main Accountabilities:
* To work in accordance with the requirements of the Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTM's), and other applicable legislation under the guidance of supervisors, technicians, and craftsmen
* To manage own workload and a level of responsibility for Building Support Assistants
* To be responsible to undertake competent based technical tasks such as Legionella remedial works to TMV's AHU filter changes, light fitting replacements, low risk controlled isolations
* To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment
* To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned preventative maintenance schemes
* Actively participate in the operation of the Computer Aid Facilities Management (CAFM) system labour control by completion of paperwork for all work orders, service sheets and logbooks or electronic logger
* Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management
* Recall to work should the need arise
* Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Senior Technicians and Site Engineers
* To liaise with Senior Technicians and Site Engineers regarding plant or equipment failures and observations
* Assist technicians and craftsmen with technical maintenance diagnostic fault finding and repair
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections, schedules and tasks, unsupervised where considered safe and appropriate
* Escort contractors as required
* Complete all report sheets, work orders, logbooks, and test certificates as necessary
* Operates within constraints of permit to work systems
* Immediately notifies the Senior Technicians and Site Engineers of any deviation from the regulations
* Follows guidance as laid down operation and maintenance manuals
* Uses all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works
* Ensure that works are completed or communicated, even if it means working longer than the designated working hours
* Ensuring that information regarding works not completed or works required are conveyed to other members of staff
The post holder will be responsible for all appropriate health, safety and welfare matters affecting staff in or attached to their area of work responsibility. This will include safe systems of work, training and safety inspections.
Training for this role is provided, and it will be mandatory to attend training establishments as necessary.
What you will need for the role:
* Recognised industry training Health and safety awareness/ certification
* Experience of working within a building services maintenance environment
* Experience in a people environment
* Accuracy and attention to detail, specifically in verbal and written communication systems
* IT skills
* Ability to work to tight deadlines in a demanding environment
* The post holder will be multi skilled in a variety of tasks and use of equipment
* Occasional manual handling
* Computer and keyboard skills obtained through experience and practice
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Able to use own initiative in problem solving on day-to-day issues
* Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
* Work well as part of a team
* Keen to develop both own skills and knowledge and that of others
* Flexible attitude to working hours and locations
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