Estates Technician with a mechanical bias in the Estate Team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, a hands-on maintenance role. The work covers planned, reactive and preventative mechanical maintenance across the trust estate, working alongside other trades on engineering services and systems. The post carries on-call duties and some work outside clinical hours, on a shift rota of 7.15am to 6pm. Fit depends on a trade qualification or equivalent experience, and a current driving licence is required.
What the job involves
- Carry out planned, reactive and unplanned maintenance across the trust estate, working with other trades
- Carry out complex, non-routine and routine mechanical work on engineering services, equipment and systems, in line with regulations and legislation
- Deliver repair and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to keep the estate compliant with statute and best practice
- Keep mechanical plant operating to provide the right service and environmental conditions across the estate
- Attend on-call duties and emergency calls outside normal clinical hours
- Carry out hands-on planned and reactive tasks that need physical skill
- Work a rota of 7.15am to 6pm, four days Monday to Friday with a rolling rest day, or five 7.5-hour days
- Adjust start and finish times around clinical restrictions
- Work overtime when required
What's required
Qualifications
- Four-year accredited trade training, or a level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of recent and relevant CPD
Experience
- Experience of multi-skilled trades gained through training or work
- Experience using IT-based control systems
- Experience writing and compiling reports
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of asbestos, water, electrical and mechanical safety
- Physical ability to carry out planned and reactive maintenance
Checks & eligibility
- Current driving licence
Other
- Flexibility to work outside normal clinical hours and on call
Nice to have
- Specialist knowledge or experience of mechanical systems such as steam, water, air conditioning and ventilation
- Health and safety qualification
- Knowledge and experience of electrical services
- Knowledge of works within hospital environments
- Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance
What's offered
- 27 days annual leave, rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays
- NHS discounts
- NHS pension scheme
- Training to help settle into a clinical environment
- Support to balance work and life
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
