Engineering technician

Job Advert Engineering Lead Full Time – 37.5 hours per week Sterile Services East – Braintree, Essex

The Role:

The provision of Engineering Maintenance, Testing, Validation and breakdown support to the Braintree Ramsay Decontamination Hub. You will provide competent Technical, Health, Safety and Environmental support & assistance and successfully network with other Decontamination Lead Engineers and Assistants to support them in carrying out their roles within their own sites, usually via remote access. You will support the Group Estates Manager with their day-to day-duties, particularly keeping up with Mandatory Requirements.

Support and promote an in-house model of training & undertaking the preventative maintenance and servicing of all TSSU related equipment and associated plant at the facility, reducing reliance on external contractors. What you’ll do :
Ensure the Engineering Planned Preventative Maintenance Routine has been completed as detailed in the Standard Operating Procedure manuals Ensure all Statutory Insurance Inspections are undertaken and remedial tasks resolved Provide a customer focussed service to ensure production delays are minimised through proactive responses to unplanned outages & ensure all preventative maintenance is planned to minimise impact on service To attend & contribute to required governance meetings & working groups at site and corporately Ensure that the site is safe and working effectively by maintaining Health & Safety requirements Participate in an on-call rota providing support to the Braintree Unit when deemed necessary Develop a basic knowledge of Oaks and Springfield Hospitals to enable assisting those sites in case of emergency Use expertise to balance the prioritisation of breakdown against planned activities Operate as first point of contact for external contractors, to ensure all appropriate permits to work are completed and authorised Over time the dependence on external contractors will be reduced as the size and experience of the TSSU Engineering Team increases Participate in directly supporting & training apprentices from home site and other units as required What you’ll bring:
City & Guilds Part 1/2, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering essential Comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety guidelines and applicable law Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) and IT equipment Sound fault finding techniques Experience in managing and co-ordinating Contractors and Service Engineers Desirable experience: HNC or equivalent or City & Guilds ONC or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Have attended or will be required to attend Eastwood Park specialist training for Washer & Steriliser testing & validation Understanding of Legionella prevention requirements within Hospital buildings IOSH Health & Safety qualification Understanding of building services, training will be given Why Join Us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period Employee Assistance Programme Work–Life Balance 25 days annual leave  bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days Flexible shift patterns, where possible Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you Career Development & Recognition Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people Lifestyle & Everyday Perks Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts Cycle2

Work scheme Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible Free parking on site, where…