Technician - FTC-Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary FTC 12 months full-time Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary Salary: Competitive plus benefits 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 as required for holiday/sickness. Liaise with and assist with specialist contracting staff during out of hour’s periods (as applicable) Main Accountabilities: To carryout multi-skilled maintenance tasks within capability, experience and training. To work in accordance with the requirements of the Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTM’s)as required To actively participate in the operation and control of building fabric/ engineering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schemes 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 At all times to carry communication devices (Phones. Handheld devices) to facilitate immediate response to emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team 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 Ensure that works are completed or communicated, even if it means working longer than the designated working hours to do so Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management Provide cover for maintenance technicians shift cover and on-call as required Undertake essential repair works, planned preventative maintenance, calibration and fault diagnostics at the request of Senior Technician to building and engineering assets 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 Undertake fault-finding on engineering services and equipment 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 Complete all report sheets, work orders and test certificates as necessary Immediately notifies the Senior Technician and Site Engineers of any deviation from the regulations Follow detailed engineering drawings, schedules, programmes of work and specifications Use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works Undertakes inspection and commissioning tests for the installation and issues the appropriate completion certificates clearly signed off and dated To work and ensure those carrying out tasks operate to the Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTM’s) as an appointed Competent Person for Serco where stipulated Be conversant with and understand the complete working of the mechanical, electrical and electronic systems particularly as they relate to this unit i.e. 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) Be conversant with and understand the complete working of the mechanical, electrical and electronic systems particularly as they relate to this hospital Be able to undertake Authorised Person, Skilled Person, Competent Person roles and responsibilities for disciplines as required The post holder will be responsible for all appropriate health, safety and welfare matters affecting staff in or attached to their area of work responsibility. This will include safe systems of work, training and safety inspections Physical Demands / Skills of the job: The post holder will be multi skilled in a variety of tasks and use of equipment Occasional manual handling Computer and keyboard skills obtained through experience and practice Extended working days to meet needs of the service Occasional risk of dealing with dissatisfied or distressed staff, patients and visitors Frequent walking Negotiating with customers to achieve desired outcomes Maintain verbal and written communication systems within the department Maintain verbal and written communication systems with external suppliers and delivery personnel Motivate and develop staff engaged in the service Mental/Emotional Demands: Maintain general awareness during the working day Occasional dealing with dissatisfied or distressed customers, patients and relatives Regular changes to daily routine What you will need to do the role: BTEC / ONC in engineering/ building services and/ or five years’ experience in engineering/ building craftsperson role preferably in a Healthcare environment. 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. Capable of appointment to a competent person relevant role Capable of appointment to a skilled person relevant role Give direction to other on shift staff Accuracy and attention to detail Preferably live within 30 minutes travelling time of the site Flexible attitude to working hours and locations IT skills Ability to work to tight deadlines in a demanding environment Effectively interface with staff, contractors, consultants etc. To attend training establishments as necessary Provide technical advice and support to Trainees, Apprentices, Maintenance Assistants and subcontracted service providers Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade Competent Person in one or more disciplines Quality and customer service Understanding of the required organisational Personnel procedures currently in place Understand Fire Safety awareness in the workplace and its requirements Full clean driving licence. What we offer: Salary: salaries with annual reviews Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme Holidays: 25 days annual leave Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. 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