Technical: The Technician will be expected to maintain and possess knowledge of the full range of procedures associated with their trade as well as the departmental operational procedures and model. The Technician will have attained as a minimum their level 3 trade / profession related qualification; as well as a level 2 trade / profession qualification in the opposing trade (Electrical/Mechanical or Mechanical/Electrical). The Technician must be able to demonstrate significant experience as a tradesperson / craftsperson etc. In addition to trade qualifications, the Technician will be required to undertake training and appointment as a competent person in two disciplines (for example, medical gases and ventilation) as well as having undertaken the training for Authorised person in both those same disciplines (however, will not be required to be appointed in this role). All CP and AP qualifications will need to be maintained in date throughout the period of employment. An expectation will exist for the Technician to not only be familiar with the safe and proper use of all tools and equipment associated with their trades but additionally to be aware of new tools, equipment or practices entering general use; with a view as to their relevancy to the organisation. This will include aspects such as working at height, ladders, testing and monitoring equipment, building management systems etc. In addition to this there will be mandatory annual training requirements that form a part of both the departmental and organisational requirements, it will be the responsibility of the Technician to ensure that they make or agree time for this to be undertaken. The Technician will be required to undertake, employ and review risk assessments such as qualitative, generic, site-specific, and dynamic; as well as implementing the practical and theoretical aspects of LOTO and permit to work systems. The Technician will need to be able to effectively communicate technical issues, safety requirements and situations to the rest of the team, department, and organisation. The Technician will be expected to problem solve any technical issues found, undertake fault diagnosis, assess the safety of any situation including risks, implications and mitigations and advise on actions to be taken forwards or improvements that can be made. In addition to the above communication elements, the Technician needs to be able to undertake the planning and scheduling of works or activities that may result in major interruptions, as well as co-ordinating the work of various contractors and in-house teams. Autonomy is a significant aspect of the role. Whilst some work may be scheduled a significant portion of work will be of a reactive nature requiring self-management of time. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.