Overview
Maintenance Shift Technician - mechanical bias position. To work as part of an inhouse maintenance shift team to provide a total planned and reactive maintenance service. To be responsible for giving a Trust wide service in accordance with the duties and responsibilities given below.
To work in accordance with Trust safety standards and procedures, carrying Trust communication devices (pager / two-way radios / mobile phone) to facilitate immediate response to emergency situations.
Responsibilities
* Perform unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine.
* Responsible for testing and fault finding on all engineering plant and equipment throughout the Hospital, out of hours and unsupervised.
* Act as Competent & Appointed Person for the Trust in safe operation and maintenance of boiler and other plant and systems.
* Work under own initiative to undertake maintenance and repairs as directed, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
* Maintain first line response to sustain clinical services and undertake "first time fix" or instigate temporary measures to limit disruption where possible.
* Respond to urgent situations such as lift entrapment and fire alarm calls, etc.
* Issue permits to work to directly employed staff and contractors; supervise contractors on site out of normal working hours.
* Be part of CWPT’s Trust service delivery across Coventry and Warwickshire including wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services.
* Carry building surveys and inspections as required; advise on material, equipment, and systems; maintain building and site service records.
* Highlight Health & Safety issues relating to building, mechanical control and electrical issues; carry out investigations and testing on fire alarm and security systems.
* Liaise with external contractors and suppliers where necessary; support Company Projects as and when required.
* Be part of a shift rota: 4 on, 4 off (days and nights).
* Supervise maintenance assistants, apprentices, contractors and provide practical training.
* Perform other duties as required by the company.
Qualifications and Skills
* City & Guilds in Electrical and/or Mechanical Services Level 3 or NVQ Level 3.
* Previous experience in a multi-skilled maintenance position with a core skill in either Electrical or Mechanical Services.
* Experience in a Competent Person (CP) role (e.g., Low Voltage CP HTM 06, Medical Gases CP HTM 02, HVAC CP HTM 03).
* Previous experience in a shift technician role within a complex environment (healthcare).
* Ability to work alone or as part of a team; good problem-solving skills.
* Ability to assist with emergency tasks such as fire alarms, heating failures, blocked drains and gritting of roads, etc.
* Physically fit; able to lift and carry; excellent customer service skills.
Work Environment and Responsibilities
* Plan, prioritise and schedule own workload and coordinate work of contractors during periods of absence.
* Diagnose and repair faults in engineering and/or electrical and/or plumbing installations, plant, and equipment; pass on knowledge to others.
* Maintain records for major repairs, logbooks, Works Orders; report defects clearly in logbooks.
* Carry out PPM and reactive work across site; contribute to building surveys and inspections.
* Ensure safety of staff, patients and visitors; carry out risk assessments and comply with Health & Safety regulations, NHSHTM guidelines and related requirements.
* Input data into the works management system; participate in training as necessary and develop multi-skilled practices.
* Provide mentorship and training to staff as required; supervise contractors and maintain CAFM records.
Other Information
* Working conditions may be in clinical environments; must be flexible and adaptable to change; exposure to distressing circumstances may occur.
* Safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults; mandatory training as required by the Trust.
* Infection control adherence; comply with Trust infection control policies and training.
* No Smoking Policy at work; contribute to an environment where everyone is respected and valued.
* This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended in consultation with the post holder and updated during annual appraisals.
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