About this role
Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
Includes a Recruitment & Retention payment (£3,277) & On call after probationary period.
The Livewell Southwest Estates team provide both planned and reactive maintenance to buildings across Plymouth and the surrounding area. It is the responsibility of the Estates team to ensure that buildings are compliant with all current legislation and are kept in good condition to enhance the patient and staff experience.
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team and with limited direct supervision as circumstances require. Required to foster good working relationship with customers, service users, managers and staff at all levels and at all times.
Main duties of the job
To undertake maintenance and installation work for mechanical and electrical services and equipment.
The post holder will be required to carry out routine maintenance and repair of a range of electro-mechanical equipment within Livewell Southwest hospitals, health centres, clinics and administration buildings including Decontamination equipment, air conditioning/refrigeration systems, heating systems, plumbing, building management systems, motors, engineering plant, equipment and processes.
The Post-holder will also be required to become qualified and then carry out duties as an Authorised Person (AP) for electrical works in accordance with published HTM and once assessed as competent by Line Management.
To serve as part of the maintenance team to deliver high quality care through effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all healthcare building services and work as a member of the out-of-hours Duty Engineer roster as directed by Line Management.
To comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Statutory legislation and seek to apply best working practice at all times.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description Job responsibilities
Undertake tasks appropriate to the Maintenance Technician role as delegated by line management or helpdesk.
When assessed as competent by Line Management, to undertake tasks and duties outside core working hours as an on-call Duty Engineer, in accordance with published rosters and as directed by Line Management.
The post holder will be expected to undertake maintenance and repair of a range of electro-mechanical equipment associated with a variety of systems and equipment including but not limited to:
Air conditioning
Refrigeration
Electrical distribution Systems
Decontamination equipment
Air Compressors and related systems
Nurse call/SAS/alarm systems
Hospital beds
Medical suction equipment
Heating systems and component parts thereof
Patient trolleys and plinths
Water distribution systems
Patient lifting equipment
Ventilation equipment
Evacuation chairs
Air compressors
Physio and gym equipment
Macerators
Advise the Line Manager of any problems or hazards likely to be encountered including existing installations that appear substandard or fail to meet current regulations as it becomes apparent. Isolate or make safe any installation that presents a danger to staff, visitors or patients to ensure highest levels of safety at all times.
Undertake appropriate fault finding, investigation and testing as appropriate to the work.
Ascertain and obtain materials, equipment and components that in your judgment represent value for money for the maintenance task. Keep accurate records of stock levels for stores. Undertake the work in a safe and workmanlike manner, within reasonable timescales. Post holder will only undertake financial transactions on behalf of the organisation with prior authorisation from an appointed manager or supervisor.
The position is likely to necessitate training either to keep up to date with new regulations, or to implement safe systems of work.
Liaise with contractors where they have been employed to work in conjunction with the work detailed to ensure efficient and effective operations.
Undertake training to become qualified to operate Dental Sterilising Equipment as required by Line Management.
Undertake the necessary training, work-experience and competence assessments to become an Authorised Person (AP) for electrical works in accordance with HTM.
Person Specification
Specific skills Essential
Good communication skills Reasonable level of technical ability Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport
Desirable
High level of technical ability relative to the role
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience relative to the role
Desirable
Experience in the role within a healthcare environment Ability to carry out all aspects of the role without additional supervision
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, testing and inspection Knowledge of electricity at work regulations 1989 Knowledge of H&SaWA and its relevance to the role Knowledge and understanding of building services/trades Comprehensive knowledge of core trade plus knowledge and understanding of other trades associated with the role Familiar with fault finding techniques Safe working practices Computer recording programmes pertinent to the role
Desirable
Familiar with Planned Preventative Maintenance systems Detailed knowledge of Estate and services Good knowledge of the organisation structure Level of understanding of other roles Mechanical and Electrical craft knowledge Conversant with HTMs and other associated safety documentation
Qualifications Essential
Completion of relevant electrical craft apprenticeship NVQ3 or equivalent in Electrical studies C&G 2382 Qualification requirements for electrical installations BS7671 18th edition Amendment 2 Computer skills relevant to the job role GCSE in maths and English at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
ONC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline Competent to carry out portable appliance testing. Health & Safety qualification Trained First Aider at Work 5 GCSEs at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent) Confined spaces training
Additional requirements Essential
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a maintenance team to provide an effective service to client groups Ability to get on with people Willingness to undergo training Customer focused Flexible approach
Desirable
Self motivated
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Livewell Southwest
Address Livewell Southwest
Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)