Maintenance Technician

Undertake tasks appropriate to the Maintenance Technician role as delegated by line management or helpdesk. When assessed as competent by Line Management, to undertake tasks and duties outside core working hours as an on-call Duty Engineer, in accordance with published rosters and as directed by Line Management.

The post holder will be expected to undertake maintenance and repair of a range of electro-mechanical equipment associated with a variety of systems and equipment including but not limited to:

1. Air conditioning / Refrigeration
2. Electrical distribution Systems
3. Decontamination equipment
4. Air Compressors and related systems
5. Nurse call / SAS / alarm systems
6. Hospital beds
7. Medical suction equipment
8. Heating systems and component parts thereof
9. Patient trolleys and plinths
10. Water distribution systems
11. Patient lifting equipment
12. Ventilation equipment
13. Evacuation chairs
14. Physio and gym equipment
15. Macerators

Advise the Line Manager of any problems or hazards likely to be encountered including existing installations that appear substandard or fail to meet current regulations as it becomes apparent. Isolate or make safe any installation that presents a danger to staff, visitors or patients to ensure the highest levels of safety at all times.

Undertake appropriate fault finding, investigation and testing as appropriate to the work. Ascertain and obtain materials, equipment and components that in your judgment represent value for money for the maintenance task. Keep accurate records of stock levels for stores. Undertake the work in a safe and workmanlike manner, within reasonable timescales.

The post holder will only undertake financial transactions on behalf of the organisation with prior authorisation from an appointed manager or supervisor. The position is likely to necessitate training either to keep up to date with new regulations, or to implement safe systems of work. Liaise with contractors where they have been employed to work in conjunction with the work detailed to ensure efficient and effective operations.

Undertake training to become qualified to operate Dental Sterilising Equipment as required by Line Management. Undertake the necessary training, work experience and competence assessments to become an Authorised Person (AP) for electrical works in accordance with HTM.

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