Senior Hospital Engineer
One Hatfield Hospital, Hertfordshire has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Hospital Engineer to join our friendly and dynamic team.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the successful Senior Hospital Engineer will be highly motivated individual, who is passionate about their role and shares our high standards.
As a Senior Hospital Engineer, you will be responsible for:
* Overseeing the day to day maintenance and building services required of the hospital
* To oversee and manage the Hospital Engineer
Hours: 37.5 per week with on-call requirement on a rota basis.
Salary: Competitive, based on skillset and experience.
Senior Hospital Engineer
Qualifications
* G.C.S.E in math and English or equivalent
* City & Guilds Part 3, HNC, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience
* Experience in building maintenance, general maintenance and DIY, and previous experience in building service management and engineering.
* Experience in line managing in a Maintenance Environment post apprenticeship or qualifications gained.
* Experience in managing and co-ordinating Contractors and Service Engineers.
* Understanding of Quality Management, customer satisfaction and the continuous improvement process.
* Duel or multi-skilled with the core skill preferably Electrical.
* Comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety guidelines and applicable law.
* Understanding of Legionella prevention requirements within hospital buildings and undertake the roles and responsibilities of the legionella on site competent persons.
* Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated high level of organisation & time management skills, particularly in an environment with multiple, and sometimes conflicting priorities.
* Sound fault finding techniques
Senior Hospital Engineer
Main Responsibilities & Duties
* To ensure the Engineering Planned Preventative Maintenance Routine has been completed as detailed in the Standard Operating Procedure manuals. The level of undertaking of each engineer will be based on the competency level established and ongoing internal development will enable working towards providing a comprehensive PPM coverage across the whole area of responsibility with engineering technicians.
* Ensure response to all reactive calls within Service Level Agreement (SLA).
* Ensure all Statutory Insurance Inspections are undertaken and remedial tasks resolved within hospital / region.
* Escalate reactive calls which require specialist involvement to resolve.
* Ensure that the site is safe and working effectively by maintaining Health & Safety requirements.
* Respond effectively and timely to ad-hoc customer requirements.
* Provide advice on technical and compliance issues affecting the site to clinical and non-clinical staff.
* Provide technical input as required on equipment purchase.
* Provide input, advice and support of policies & procedures.
* Ensure all Corporate led engineering initiatives are implemented within hospital.
* Feedback on findings to enable a continuous improvements of planned maintenance & maintenance techniques working towards a condition based maintenance regime.
* Provide feedback and direction on the Standard Maintenance Manual to the Director of Operations.
* Provide Medical Gases first Line support as at least the nominated Responsible Person (RP MGPS) on site. This includes but is not limited to writing Low hazard permits and delivering the practical element of medical gas training along with working closely with the Authorised Person (AP). The Senior Hospital Engineer may also fulfil the role of AP.
* Provide advice and support on Health and Safety along with maintenance, testing and assisting in delivering the practical element of fire systems training and acting as fire lead for the hospital.
* Completing the Fire Risk Assessment with assistance from general managers and other engineering colleagues / external consultants.
* Provide operational support and input to Project Management as and when required ensuring common standards and specifications are utilised throughout the hospital / region.
* Arrange and be available to participate in on-call out of hours cover for the hospital.
* Be available to work in any other agreed company locations to assist in engineering absence cover.
* To liaise and manage contractors, gather estimates and sign permits for minor repairs and replacement works.
* Experience in AHU servicing, Statutory testing and L8 compliance tasks, TMV maintenance.
* Previous experience with BMS systems and minor fabric works.
* Awareness of heating pressure systems, fault finding on pumps, motors.
* Responsible lead person for water managements.
* Management of onsite records and folder system will be a key element of the role as well as the liaison with contractor and supply partners.
* First line property maintenance, including fixtures and fittings, minor repairs, renovations, and other odd jobs.
* The role may encompass some minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
* Carrying out the role in line with health & safety requirements, including COSHH, the safe use of machinery and moving physical loads.
Senior Hospital Engineer
About the Hospital
One Hatfield Hospital is Hertfordshire's newest private hospital and has the very latest technology ensuring that our operating theatres provide patients and employees with the very best environment to keep them safe and free from infection.
Our private hospital is home to specialist rehabilitation Physiotherapy and outpatient diagnostic facilities including fast-track access to X-ray, CT, MRI and Ultrasound.
In September 2023, we joined with Phoenix Hospital Group, a leading London based private healthcare group. Phoenix provide exceptional patient centred care with three state-of-the-art medical facilities in the Harley Street Medical Precinct in Central London and one in Chelmsford, Essex.
One Hatfield is ideally located for candidates around the Hatfield, St Albans, Stevenage, Watford, North London, Essex and throughout Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
Senior Hospital Engineer
Our Recruitment Process
At One Hatfield Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Any offers of employment made by One Hatfield Hospital will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
One Hatfield Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.
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