Site Technician
Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary
Full time – .5 hours per week
Salary - £,. to £,. depending on experience, plus Serco Benefits.
Main Purpose:
The Technician will participate in the rotational shift and on call roster while having the ability to be adaptable and flexible to carry out work including activities which are multi skilled, complex and/or non-routine. Responsible for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment. Undertakes maintenance, servicing, repairs, minor improvement, and capital work across the hospital as directed by Estates management team, ensuring compliance with safety standards and procedures Provide cover for Senior Technicians by providing leadership to other Estate’s personnel Provide cover as required for holiday/sickness. Liaise with and assist with specialist contracting staff during out of hours periods.
Main Accountabilities:
1. To work in accordance with the requirements of the Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTM’s)as required
2. To actively participate in the operation and control of building fabric/ engineering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schemes.
3. Use handheld electronic technology to provide feedback of information required by the Computer Aided Facilities Management system (CAFM) to assist the estates department in carrying out its
4. At all times to carry communication devices (Phones. Handheld devices) to facilitate immediate response to emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team
5. To be prepared to work in high risk, and challenging areas ensuring all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment are fully implemented.
6. Ensure that works are completed or communicated, even if it means working longer than the designated working hours.
7. Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management • Provide cover for maintenance technicians shift cover and on-call as required.
8. Undertake essential repair works, planned preventative maintenance, calibration and fault diagnostics at the request of Senior Technician to building and engineering assets.
9. To liaise with Site Engineer and Senior Technicians regarding plant or equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary..
10. Undertake fault-finding on engineering services and equipment
11. Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections, validation and calibration tests in accordance with Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTM‘s) and other applicable legislation and work instructions
12. Complete all report sheets, work orders and test certificates as necessary.
13. Use handheld electronic technology to provide feedback of information required by the computer aided facilities management system CAFM to assist the estates department in carrying out its duties.
14. Immediately notifies the Senior Technician and Site Engineers of any deviation from the regulations.
15. Follow detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
16. Uses all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
17. Undertakes inspection and commissioning tests for the installation and issues the appropriate completion certificates.
18. To work and ensure those carrying out tasks operate to the Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTM’s) as an appointed Competent Person for Serco
19. Participate in an on-call, out of hours, rota – usually 1 week in 6 Section 2: Role essentials Serco Business © Serco October 2. This document was prepared by Michael Wilson on behalf of Serco (Health) /2 Serco Business
20. Be conversant with and understand the complete working of the mechanical, electrical and electronic systems particularly as they relate to this unit lifts, refrigeration, boiler plant, air handling units, fire alarm systems, computer systems, control theory, practical and application, building fabric (fire doors, safety glazing, window restrictors, locks)
What you will need for the role:
21. Completed City and Guilds /NVQ or equivalent in Engineering or Electrical apprenticeship.
22. BTEC / ONC in engineering/ building services and/ or five years’ experience in engineering/ building craftsperson role preferably in a Healthcare environment.
23. Competent person in either/or but not limited to: Piped medical gases, boiler and pressure systems, Low voltage electrical systems to requirements of SHTM’s.
24. Capable of appointment to a competent person relevant role.
25. Capable of appointment to a skilled person relevant role.
26. Give direction to other on shift staff.
27. Accuracy and attention to detail.
28. Provide technical advice and support to Trainees, Apprentices, Maintenance Assistants and subcontracted service providers.
29. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade.
30. Health and Safety.
What we offer
31. Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
32. days annual leave plus bank holidays.
33. A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more.
34. Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
35. A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
36. Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
37. Interesting and enjoyable work.
38. Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.