Job responsibilities Accountable to the supervisor and Electrical and Mechanical Engineers for the cost effective and efficient operation of all plant, services and equipment within his control, including the planning, monitoring and co-ordination of engineering maintenance programmes within the Estates department. Mentor Apprentices, Maintenance Assistants and trainee staff. Undertake engineering maintenance on a day-to-day basis, including dealing with operational incidents as and when they arise. Effectively diagnose engineering faults and initiate repairs. Working to specifications and drawings for revenue and capital works carried out by contractor and direct labour. Undertake and implement the programme of engineering maintenance, considering the operational requirements of the site. Liaise with the wider Estates Management team to prepare engineering maintenance and plant replacement programmes on an annual basis. Carry Minor New Works as requested by customer, to benefit wards and departments. Assist the control of contractors on maintenance and minor capital projects as required. Assist with investigations into engineering failures of plant, service, or equipment with reference to complaints and litigation issues including Health, Safety and Welfare at work, incident reporting and risk management. Undertake training to maintain, including, but not limited to: - o Decontamination o Medical Gas o Ventilation o Water o Lifts o HV/LV Co-operate with the wider team in updating annual maintenance plans. Ensure the observance of policies and procedures for providing safe systems of work as required by the Health, Safety and Welfare Act, COSHH, Manual Handling, CDM Regulations, Codes of Practice etc. Carry out engineering plant, services, and equipment condition surveys. Support the Waste and Environment Manager in ensuring that the disposal of all engineering type waste such as scrap metals and equipment, e.g. waste electronic and electrical equipment (W.E.E.E.) is carried out in accordance with current regulation. Carry out risk assessments for engineering related issues. Work within engineering standards and quality control. Advise line management on needs for plant replacement. Liaise with the wider Estates Management team for advice on all professional matters concerning the Trust estate. Identify and implement improvements to patient environment. Liaise with Service Managers and Staff to ensure efficient delivery of the estates service. Such other duties as may be determined by the Senior Estates Manager.