Mechanical Technician - Dayshift, Operational Estates

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Leverndale/Dykebar Hospital requires a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join the Estates team to carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the hospital campus. Candidates must be a time-served mechanical engineer, qualified to HNC level (or currently working towards this qualification), with post-apprenticeship experience. While the primary role of the post holder will be to carry out mechanical tasks, you will be part of a multi-skilled technical team and will be responsible for the delivery of specialist technical services for a wide range of duties in relation to all disciplines of building services, including, but not limited to, AC systems, hot water systems, ventilation equipment, pressure systems, medical gas systems.

The post holder must accept a wide range of cross-trade duties so as to deliver a high standard of service. The successful applicant(s) will also have responsibilities to assist with training and education of apprentices and adult trainees, ensuring they gain the necessary training and experience to meet the needs of their training program. This will also include some work with managers to identify and set up training programs.

Please ensure you read the Person Specification. Any candidates who do not meet the essential criteria will have their application rejected.

All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

• Location based in Leverndale Hospital and Dykebar Hospital
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are dayshifts throughout Monday to Friday

• Provide a safe and comfortable environment for the provision of clinical care
• Ascertain desired action using acquired skills and abilities to expedite best solution for desired outcome and assist putting solutions into practice
• Install and commission machinery using installation manuals to ensure safety and in compliance with health and safety, and statuary regulations that benefits and provides a safe environment for the user and patient care
• Interpret detailed manufacturers installation manuals and specification, technical data and wiring diagrams and schematic drawings for building services, systems, plant and equipment.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance in accordance with organisational and manufacturers recommendation, using appropriate tools, test equipment and recording details of work carried out, to prevent breakdowns and maintain optimal operational ability.
• Respond to breakdowns, evaluate situation and take corrective action to ensure minimal disruption and damage.
• In depth effective use of BMS (Building Management System) computer to set parameters and record data on a wide range of building services to provide correct environmental conditions throughout the hospital and provide an early warning of service faults ( Medical gas, heating,water, power etc. )
• Fault finding and analysis within complex control systems and equipment in a safe, effective manner using fine tools and calibrated measuring equipment as required in order to minimise future breakdowns and keep hospital running efficiently
• Inspection, testing and verification of fixed wiring systems contained within healthcare facilities, in statutory compliance of the Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) and compliance of the current Guidance note 3-BS 7671 17th Edition Wiring Regulations", utilising calibrated test equipment to maintain safe working environment within hospital sites
• Please refer to the job description for further details

• Served a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing. Equivalent to SVQ Level 4 Higher National Diploma, Modern Apprenticeship - Level 4, Professional Development Awards (SCQF - 8-9)
• Knowledge of procedures for mechanical and gas maintenance and repair of electrical equipment; BTEC/ HNC Level or City and Guilds plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience
• Attend training courses as required by Estates Managements and NHS policies, procedures The post holder must undergo specialised training in systems and equipment to gain the in depth theoretical knowledge required to comply with numerous laws, national guidelines and standards. In order to fulfil these requirements within a health care environment,…