Job summary
The Estates and Facilities Management Directorate are seeking to recruit a motivated Engineering Maintenance Technician (TMV and Water Safety) to undertake pre-planned and reactive maintenance works at multiple sites across Worcestershire. To ensure a high standard of work with a key focus on planned maintenance to TMV Servicing, Monthly temperature monitoring and other water hygiene tasks.
The ideal candidate must be able to work on their own initiative, to organise and manage their own workload, drive through requests to a satisfactory conclusion and recognise the need to maintain the sites operation and maintenance. They will also have the ability to carry out multi-skill tasks across a variety of infrastructure systems across both mechanical and electrical systems. The position requires a flexible attitude to work, good fault and problem-solving skills.
Familiar with the safe use and care of IT equipment, be able to source, share and record information in written, verbal, and digital formats.
You will be given all the support you need to steer the Estates department to be an always improving team that is delivering, performing, and operating a safe and compliant environment.
A vehicle is provided for home to site working with a van provided for business use only, and a current driving licence is essential.
Main duties of the job
You should have City & Guilds certificate Level 2/3 Award in Plumbing or equivalent.
It would be beneficial if you have previous experience in working in water hygiene, knowledge of ACOP L8, HTMs and HSG 274.
It would be beneficial if you have experience working on Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMV) or Thermostatic Mixing Taps (TMT) and guidance on servicing this equipment.
You should have knowledge of Health and Safety.
You should be capable of working under pressure to tight deadlines.
You should be able to prove solutions using your own initiative.
You must be prepared to assist with the planning and development of planned engineering/building maintenance programmes to ensure compliance with key standards - legislative and performance related (as defined through a Service Level Agreement).
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. It's why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours.
Flexible and agile working opportunities.
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage).
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes.
Health and wellbeing opportunities.
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Ability to complete reactive plumbing tasks (replacing TMVs, small leak repairs as an example)
Desirable
* Knowledge of Thermostatic Mixer Valve Servicing
* Monthly Temperature Monitoring
Qualifications
Essential
* ONC/OND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
* A recognised certificate in the application of the latest edition of the IEE Regulations or Gas Regulation certificate
* A recognised certificate of competency for low voltage switching
* A recognised certificate of competency in the use of stepladders, ladders and scaffold
* A recognised certificate of competency for the operation of steam raising plant
* A recognised qualification for authorised persons in a NHS core subject.
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Knowledge
Essential
* Experience in Water Hygiene
Desirable
* Plumbing experience
* Experience working towards Health Technical Memorandum 04, ACOP L8, D-08, Health and safety guidance 274
Experience
Essential
* A recognised apprenticeship within the electrical or mechanical installation industry
* At least 3 years within the electrical or mechanical contracting industry after completion of apprenticeship, installing a wide range of electrical or mechanical systems i.e., conduit, trunking PVC/PVC, MIMs and cable tray. Boilers, radiators, sanitary ware
* Experience on fault diagnosis on complex systems is essential
* Experience with the installation/maintenance of electrical/fire alarms, emergency lighting systems, telephone systems and power generation equipment, Boilers, BMS systems
* Recognised manual handling training for heavy/awkward objects
Desirable
* Multi-skilled
* Two years relevant experience having demonstrated high technical versatility and flexibility
* Minimum two years experience of Computerised systems for managing maintenance systems including CAFM or BMS
* Clean driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 1JT
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