Maintenance Technician

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We are actively seeking a Maintenance Technician (mechanical biased) to carry out the maintenance, repair and installation of plant, equipment, systems and building structure associated with Trust premises.

Band 5, £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Full time
, 37.5 hours per week
Previous applicants need not apply

• Service, test, diagnose, repair and calibrate mechanical/building mechanical and electrical installations, plant and equipment.
• Work in accordance with the requirements of HTM’s; health and safety regulations, policies and procedures; building regulations etc.
• Ensure safe working practices are implemented at all times, including correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to health and safety and infection control procedures. Make the Estates Manager aware of any health and safety concerns within the team.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on building, mechanical and electrical installations, plant and equipment.
• Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new building, mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.
• Carry out testing on all types of building, mechanical and electrical plant and equipment following installation or repair. Request remedial works or emergency isolations if required.
• Undertake PAT testing when required, in compliance with HTM 2020.
• Installation testing, general inspections and servicing of gas installations and equipment (Gas Registered team member only).
• Assist other trades in carrying out maintenance, repairs, testing, inspection and installation work.
• Receive and effectively respond to emergency, urgent and routine requests in priority order. Report job status via electronic communication.
• Where requested, carry out minor repairs to the building fabric to ensure the safety and security of the Trust’s premises, patients, staff and visitors.
• Respond in a safe manner to the effects of bad weather, e.g., flooding, high winds, etc.
• Understand the interrelationships between the various maintenance crafts. Take responsibility and be able to take action using own technical knowledge, having the freedom to initiate action in accordance with health and safety and other working procedures.
• Ensure that there is minimum disruptions to wards, departments and patients while carrying out work.
• Provide technical engineering advice and support regarding the maintenance and repair of services and equipment.

We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under‑represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Chris Smith Job title: Estates Manager (EMT)
Email address: christ