Job overview
The post holder will possess the necessary skills and qualifications to
ensure the safe and continuous operation of mechanical and
electrical engineering services and building plant. The post holder will be
an integral member of the Maintenance team and should be
able to demonstrate leadership skills. This will involve planning,
organising activities and working across trade groups and with
contractors to provide an effective maintenance, repair and
installation service, which is responsive to the building users.
To carry out technical fault diagnosis, repair, and planned preventative
Maintenance work on all advanced mechanical, electrical and BMS services
Plant and equipment within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and any other local Trusts/organisations to which SCFT provides a service. To apply a flexible attitude and approach to carrying out all assigned tasks.
Main duties of the job
Able to diagnose faults of a complex and technical nature and carry out maintenance and repair work on mechanical, electrical and electronic plant and equipment including associated pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and electronic controls and instrumentation.
Carry out PPM and diagnose and repair faults Medical equipment
Undertake technical duties as directed by the Estates Officers and Engineering Estates Manager.
Assist the Estates Officer in the operation of the Building Energy Management
System (BEMS), including system interrogation and investigation/remedy of reported faults and alarms.
Use digital test and monitoring instruments for effective plant control,
calibration and monitoring.
Assist Estates Officer/s and Engineering Estates Manager in
surveying engineering plant and equipment for plant performance and
condition, producing associated basic condition reports.
To assist the Estates Officers in the planning and updating of the
planned preventative maintenance system.
Interpret and work from appropriate instructions, drawings and
specifications.
Power tools and access equipment will be provided for which the post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and security.
Will be required to fully participate in the effective running of a Labour Management system (where applicable).
The post holder must possess a full and clean UK driving licence and be
prepared to use own car to travel between SCFT properties to
undertake duties.
Working for our organisation
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Have the ability to interpret technical detailed manuals, undertake complex fault diagnoses using cause effect analysis, repair and test complex Engineering installations, plant and equipment and building elements.
Be conversant and Competent Person with the current HTM for Electrical Safety/ Water Safety/ Fire Safety/ HVAC Systems.
Work within the Computerised Maintenance Management (CMMS) System and to adhere to all managerial requirements.
Undertake training where necessary to learn new techniques across trade areas.
Carry out PPM’s and installation improvement works. This will involve the completion of plant reports and test certificates and maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices.
To carry out all duties in accordance with full compliance with current Health and Safety at Work legislation all Trust policies including local Estates Health and Safety policy, COSHH, safe systems of work, operating procedures, Boiler plant statutory requirements.
Provide professional accurate information to the Estates management team and Trust Managers as requested.
Provide Estates related information and advice to staff, contractors and building users, such as information from the asbestos register and statutory compliance information.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or professional registration
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Desirable criteria
Experience
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Skills and knowledge
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This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure that you check your emails, including your junk folder, on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically as well; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.
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