Compliance & Technical Officer in Blyth

Who We Are

Every life is unique and so are you! At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for. As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About The Role

Directly reporting to the Head of Estates & Facilities UK & Ireland, the role has responsibility for providing effective compliance and technical administration support to the Estates & Facilities Management function.

• Create, manage and maintain core information systems & data, with support from the team’s technical specialists, for the following:
• Real Estate data (tenures etc.)
• Locality data (sites, buildings, floors, spaces etc.)
• Asset data
• Maintenance procedures & schedules
• As built drawings inc. floor plans

• Manage the relationship with the 3rd party engineering inspection bodies, acting as the central point of contact and facilitating their inspection visits.
• Manage and maintain system records and ensure alignment of maintenance procedures with relevant legislation, for equipment and systems including; Pressure Systems, Lifting Equipment, Local Exhaust Ventilation, Water Hygiene, Asbestos, Portable Electrical Equipment, and Fixed Electrical Installations.
• Conduct regular internal compliance auditing and act as lead FM POC during external compliance auditing as required.
• When required, propose and instigate corrective actions to ensure that non-compliance matters are promptly addressed.
• Compile, review and provide data & information to the business as required.

In addition, the role may involve occasional travel to premises across the whole estates portfolio as required to support departmental and overall business objectives. The tasks and responsibilities above are typical of the duties the postholder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time.

• To comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• To ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
• To embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results.

• Manager – Head of Estates & FM UK & Ireland
• Size of team/environment – The 14 strong UK & Ireland Estates & Facilities Management team is based at the Blyth site and consists of 2 components; the 7 person Blyth focussed FM operations team and the broader focussed 7 person management and support team, consisting of Head of Estates & Facilities, Building Fabric Manager, Electrical Systems Manager, Mechanical Systems Manager, Helpdesk Coordinator and Contracts Administrator, and Compliance & Technical Officer.

• Minimum of a level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent, in an FM, Engineering or related discipline.
• Desirable: Level 4 Certificate (HNC) in related discipline NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is desirable.

• Conducting building/building services maintenance
• Use of CAFM / CMM systems
• Creation of standard operating procedures
• Creation of maintenance schedules
• Utilisation of the SFG20 standards
• Managing statutory & regulatory property compliance
• Internal audit

• Knowledge of current regulations and standards relevant to responsibilities, e.g. PSSR, LOLER, COSHH, EAWR etc.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal teamworking skills
• Good organisational and influencing skills.
• Good time management
• Excellent IT literacy skills in MS Outlook, Word & Excel
• Must be able to work on own initiative with a proactive and flexible attitude.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise
• UK driving license

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
• Flexi scheme
• Hybrid working available
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
• Cycle to Work
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
• Charity Giving scheme

Dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow. We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.