Maintenance Assistant in Wishaw

Serco Limited is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for University Hospital Wishaw. This is a full-time, permanent position requiring 37.5 hours per week. The salary ranges from £26,869.00 to £28,998.00 depending on experience, plus Serco benefits.

The Maintenance Assistant shall undertake works under the guidance of the Maintenance Officer, technicians, and craftsmen, focusing on all aspects of engineering plant and equipment for both planned and reactive maintenance. Responsibilities include:

• Undertaking planned maintenance and reactive repairs, working from training programmes, work procedures, and operational manuals.
• Recording and logging readings, carrying out basic adjustments and repairs with careful documentation on service sheets and work orders.
• Carrying out ductwork cleaning, filter changing, lamp and tube replacement, and cleaning of plant, equipment, plant rooms, plenums, and electrical sub-stations.

Main Accountabilities:

• Work in accordance with Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs), SHTM’s, and other applicable legislation under the guidance of supervisors, technicians, and craftsmen.
• Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury, and prevent damage to equipment.
• Actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned preventative maintenance schemes.
• Complete paperwork for all work orders, service sheets, and log books or electronic logger.
• Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Maintenance Officer.
• Liaise with the Maintenance Officer regarding plant or equipment failures and observations.
• Assist technicians and craftsmen with technical maintenance diagnostic fault finding and repair.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and tasks unsupervised where considered safe and appropriate.
• Complete all report sheets, work orders, logbooks, and test certificates as necessary.
• Follow planned maintenance schedules and actively participate in the operation of planned preventative maintenance (ppm).
• Operate within constraints of permit to work systems and immediately notify the Maintenance Officer of any deviation from regulations.
• Follow guidance as laid down in operation and maintenance manuals.
• Use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
• Ensure that works are completed or communicated, conveying information regarding works not completed or required to other members of staff.
• Conduct PAT testing when required and when appropriately trained.
• Test water samples of the hydrotherapy pool, adjusting water composition.

What you will need for the role:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a large complex service organisation.
• Understanding of customer care and experience of managing client relationships, preferably within a Healthcare environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe use of equipment and experience in an engineering environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to use own initiative in problem-solving on day-to-day issues.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others and work well as part of a team.
• Keen to develop both own skills and knowledge and that of others.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• IT skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Willingness to attend training establishments as necessary.
• Provide training, technical advice, and support to Apprentices, Trainees, and other Maintenance Assistants.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade.

Health and Safety:

• Site Orientation and Corporate Induction.
• Fire Safety.
• Personal Development Plan.
• Certificate of competence powered access equipment.
• Certificate of competence for PAT testing.

What we offer:

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Serco discounts including cinema, Merlin entertainment, online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• The chance to make a positive difference to the wider public.
• Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work.
• A company that recognises your contribution.