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Craftsperson - Mechanical

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Job Introduction

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Craftsperson to support the Senior Management Team in the safe operation and maintenance of all plant, equipment and installations within the hospital estate, establishing efficient and effective compliance review procedures.

Primarily responsible for the electrical services operational equipment, decontamination, mechanical and building infrastructure. Control of contractors including permits to work on specialist and critical systems within the PFI hospitals as defined but not limited to those set out in HTM00 to HTM08 and any associated statutory and mandatory legislation.

Role Responsibility

  • Fully competent (AP/CP Appointed) in the fault diagnosis, maintenance, repair assets to include but not limited to Mechanical systems such as LTHW Heating Systems, Hot Water Calorifiers Refrigeration, Air Handling Units / Ventilation Systems, Compressed air and Medical Gas Systems
  • Review of daily/weekly/yearly validation test results in line with current guidance documentation and AE recommendations
  • Carry out Planned Maintenance of Mechanical Devices in line with current regulations and manufacturers recommendations
  • Comparison and utilisation of technical documents as issued by the Department of Health
  • Interpretation of technical terminology used in the Mechanical infrastructure
  • The safe operation and maintenance of all plant and equipment within PFI Hospital site. Carrying out a range of repairs and new works to a high standard. Working on own initiative when applicable or as part of a team
  • Supporting the Engineering Management team to ensure contractual response and rectification times are met. Producing required support documentation reports to meet contractual requirements
  • Ensuring services comply in accordance with the Project Agreement, legislative, statutory and HTM requirements
  • The management of a reactive maintenance service during both normal operating hours and outside operating hours of the hospital. The working requirements will involve the need to take part in a roster out of hours call out system
  • Use of IT systems to include the CAFM and BMS systems to provide, monitor and report data within the Quality Assurance and other management reporting systems
  • Provide technical engineering advice and support for the maintenance of equipment, fabric and utility services for the PFI estate

The Ideal Candidate

  • Completion of C+G/Btec or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, recognised Mechanical apprenticeship, time served
  • Proven substantial experience within mechanical trade
  • Confident capable engineer able to assess situations
  • Self-motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities
  • Skilled in the hands on repair of all plant and equipment, having the ability to fault find, read drawings, diagnose and repair using their technical knowledge on equipment
  • Able to demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving using a logical approach
  • Confident and logical under pressure but must understand urgency and respond accordingly
  • Prepared to work on a call out rota
  • Attend external and internal courses as required
  • Good understanding of Health and Safety at Work regulations
  • Report writing skills
  • Must be computer literate preferably with knowledge of building management systems
  • Must be able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with good level of mathematical skills

Package Description

Annual Salary £37209 + On Call Allowance + AP Allowance

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.

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