The Purpose of the role will be to undertake planned preventative maintenance, testing, repairs and new installation work covering a wide range of equipment, services, systems and buildings associated with the running of a large hospital. Other responsibilities include performing CP duties for which they are suitably experienced, trained or qualified and appointed.,

Support the Estates Management in the provision of a 24hr maintenance Service within the LRH.

Work safely on ELV/LV and generated electrical systems in accordance with all statutory electrical regulations and health and safety legislation and regulations as appointed Competent Person (LV) for SFS.

Take responsibility for the maintenance of hospital equipment, plant, services and systems including undertake inspection and testing of electrical and mechanical equipment and installations (including portable appliances).

Work safely on mechanical systems in accordance with all statutory mechanical regulations and health and safety legislation and regulations as appointed Competent Person for SFS on one or more of the following systems:

Boiler & Pressure Systems

Medical Gas

Confined Spaces

Take responsibility for the maintenance of all aspects of mechanical systems including HVAC plant, washroom services, sterilisers, bedpan macerators / washers, disinfectors and other mechanical equipment ancillary plant and systems.

Diagnose faults and repair within the PMS time periods a variety of electrical and mechanical complex equipment in accordance with Health Technical memorandums (HTM's) and Health Building Notifications (HBN).

Actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance scheme and to complete all report sheets and test certificates where necessary.

Carry out installations for new work or alterations in compliance with legislative and hospital regulations, such as IEE Regulations.

Work within fine tolerances and calibrate sensitive equipment within safety guidelines.

Undertake any training as required and to provide training, guidance, technical advice and support to trainees and maintenance assistants

Undertake any other reasonable tasks and duties relevant to the post and grade as may be determined by the Estates Manager

BTEC/HNC or City & Guilds Craft certificate or equivalent

A recognised apprenticeship

Certificate in 17th Edition IEE Regulation (Current)

As defined by the latest edition of The Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems for Competent Person (LV).

Competent person for "other" mechanical systems.

Minimum of 3 years relevant trade experience

Good knowledge of H&S Legislation and some knowledge of COSHH

Basic computer skills

Experience of building maintenance and systems

Experience of working in a hospital environment

Experience of working on specialist hospital equipment

Experience of lone working

Knowledge of hospital specifics (HTM's)

Knowledge of hospital Health Building Notifications (HBN)