Electrical Maintenance engineer

Job Introduction

We currently have an opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Role Responsibility

• Fully competent (AP Appointed) in the fault diagnosis, maintenance, repair and testing of Electrical & Mehanical assets to Include and not limited to – LV distribution systems, generators, nurse call systems, BMS, security cameras and associated equipment, door/access controls, hearing loops, emergency lighting, ventilation and Medical gas systems.
• Review of daily/weekly/quarterly/yearly validation test results in line with current guidance documentation and AE recommendations.
• Carry out Planned Maintenance of Electrical/Mechanical Devices in line with Manufacturers recommendations.
• Test equipment calibration and sources of error.
• Comparison and utilisation of technical documents as issued by the Department of Health.
• Complete Schedule 46 & Group 3 applications in line with our contractual obligations.
• Obtain quotes as required for parts and equipment to maintain operational status in line with the SLA’s.
• Complete TRA/PRCN applications in a timely manner, ensuring that communications with CPM & Supervisors are maintained.
• Interpretation of technical terminology used in the Electrical/Mechanical infrastructure.
• Part of a Shift Rota to include days and nights, ensuring 24/7 cover to the RSUH/Haywood sites.
• The safe operation and maintenance of all plant and equipment within the PFI Hospital site. Carrying out a wide 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.
• Undertake Authorised Person and or Competent Person responsibilities in relation to specified systems.
• Ensuring services comply in accordance with the Project Agreement, legislative, statutory and HTM requirements.
• Contributing to the commercial management of the operational element of the contract, including management of the Performance Monitoring systems and to ensure Contract and Commercial Compliance. Monitoring contractual response and rectification times to ensure compliance and avoidance of service failure and penalties
• Act when there are failures in compliance or initiatives and investigate the reasons behind these and address to build and develop performance.
• The cost effective delivery of a Planned Preventative Maintenance Service.
• The management of a reactive maintenance service during both normal operating hours and outside operating hours of the hospital.
• Provide technical and professional support to all staff, colleagues, Engineering Supervisors and to Trust officers in order to develop a “team” approach.
• To represent Hard FM in applicable working groups for ensuring compliance with all relevant Health & Safety Legislation and site specific Health, Safety and Welfare policies.
• Maintain formal and informal communication with Trust managers related to services activities/ working group. Develop good working relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels
• 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.
• Delivery of service specific on the job training for employees within the Hard FM function.
• Provide technical engineering advice and support for the maintenance of equipment, fabric and utility services for the PFI estate
• Ability to effect fault diagnosis on plant and equipment of a more complex nature.
• Additional to the role summary the post will provide cover to other direct Labour force for Holidays and unplanned absence events. During these periods additional responsibilities are as below
• The day to day commercial management of the estate maintenance and operation.
• Management and operation of the Permit to Work system and Safe Systems at work.
• The management of a team who will ensure the safe operation of all plant and equipment on the hospital site in line with the Project Agreement.
• Provision of advice to the Engineering Manager for engineering materials procurement.
• Management of workshop operation and activities for M&E craftsmen.
• Provision of guidance and advice to craftsmen in order to develop skills and improve effectiveness.
• Ability to affect a hands on approach when required.
• Co-operating with the helpdesk team and ensure the return of completed worksheets in a timely fashion.
• Ensuring a safe working environment and safe systems of work are followed

The Ideal Candidate

• Completion of C+G/Btec or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, recognised apprenticeship, time served
• Qualified to 17th Edition Electrical Regulations
• Proven substantial experience within electrical/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 a standby rota
• Attend external and internal courses as required
• Good understanding of Health and Safety at Work regulations.
• Reporting 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

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 37,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, 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

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business.