The Estates team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a senior technician for planned maintenance, repairs and breakdown response. Work covers a broad range of Estates plant and systems, with critical services kept running around the clock. The post runs on a shift system with an on-call rota and includes training colleagues and contractors in safe equipment use. Candidates need a qualified electrical or mechanical technician background, substantial practical experience and minimal need for supervision.
What the job involves
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance across Estates plant and systems
- Undertake reactive repairs, breakdown response and job requests
- Work a shift system and take part in the on-call rota
- Advise, instruct and train colleagues and other groups in the safe operation of equipment and systems
- Liaise with Trust staff on Estates issues, giving concise and detailed responses verbally and in writing
- Explain complex technical and safety advice to colleagues, contractors, patients and the public, including in emergencies
- Keep staff at all levels informed of maintenance and repair arrangements and schedules
- Manage complex maintenance activities and escalate significant issues when required
- Ensure compliance with recognised safety standards and procedures
What’s required
Qualifications
- ONC in electrical or mechanical engineering with relevant practical experience, or HNC in the same with relevant practical experience, or an equivalent technical qualification plus relevant experience
- An approved apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering
Experience
- Substantial practical experience as an electrical or mechanical technician
Skills & knowledge
- Extensive technical knowledge of Estates equipment and systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Managing complex maintenance activities
- Working independently with minimal supervision
- Giving clear technical and safety advice verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical or building services legislation
Nice to have
- Equivalent technical qualification plus relevant experience in electrical or mechanical work
- Knowledge of Health Technical Memorandums
What’s offered
- Flexible working opportunities
- Access to training appropriate to the job
- Support to succeed and progress in the career
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
