Main area: Laundry Services
Grade Band: 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Possible shift cover due to sickness and annual leave.)
Job ref: 043-EA003-0125
Site: Llansamlet Laundry
Town: Swansea
Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Laundry Lead Engineer based at Llansamlet Laundry.
The role will involve the day-to-day line management of the maintenance department, coordinating and overseeing a full range of maintenance activities in the plant such as the day-to-day running of the PPM system, organizing installations, upkeep of stock, ordering spare parts, and managing onsite contractors.
Duties will include managing staff and resources within their allocated department to achieve optimum plant performance as prescribed by laundry management, and coordinating service requirements with the Laundry Manager and Deputy.
The post holder will monitor the quality of work produced within the section and will be instrumental in motivating staff and identifying and providing support for the training and development of engineering staff. The post holder will also lead Health and Safety standards on site.
The initial hours worked for this role would be Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 15:30, however, the hours of work will be based on the needs of the service and could include working between the two current shift patterns and providing cover for leave and sickness of other members of the department. This includes weekend work as well as working 12-hour days. The successful candidate would also be responsible for cover if additional hours are required in the plant and supporting other LPU’s within the All-Wales Laundry Service.
Main duties of the job
* To provide technical information and advise other staff groups on maintenance issues that may impact service delivery.
* To manage, plan, and prioritize maintenance or minor works activities on a day-to-day and long-term basis, ensuring the workforce is gainfully employed at all times.
* To possess the necessary IT skills needed to enter and manipulate data associated with the Frontline maintenance management system and electronic procurement system.
* The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications
* Post graduate/diploma or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience in construction or engineering subject.
* Professional knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through a 4-year accredited training course on required equipment; level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills e.g. pneumatics/hydraulics.
* Experience in Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance and able to demonstrate versatility and flexibility along with a range of work procedures, practices underpinned by theory or practical experience.
* Specialist knowledge of industrial laundry maintenance and evidence of significant CPD.
* Healthcare engineering related CPD.
* Recognised qualifications in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Qualifications and experience attained in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC programming, and steam generator control systems.
Experience
* Experience of Health and Safety management practices. Development and implementation of risk management schedules and safe systems of work.
* Experience of planning and implementing a planned preventive maintenance schedule.
* Experience of working within a complex engineering service industry in one or more areas of specialist engineering maintenance. Completion of a structured training programme/18th Edition/Gas Safe or F-Gas Qualification. Able to work on own initiative.
* Previous experience of working within the NHS.
* Experience of implementing performance management systems, including IIP, KPIs, etc.
* Experience with fire alarm systems, compressors, and industrial laundry equipment.
* Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills, able to effectively chair meetings.
* Articulate and numerate with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
* Demonstrate leadership of teams and individuals. Able to deal with suppliers and rectify disputes.
* Ability to speak Welsh.
* IT literate on Microsoft Office Packages.
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post, it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
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