About this role
Job summary
Responsible for the electrical & mechanical engineering section including supporting the first line management of directly employed staff.
Act as Authorised Person in relation to Low Voltage Electrical systems.
To supervise the Estates Technicians ensuring compliance with Trust safety procedures and standards.
Issue work to team members, utilising the maintenance management system, to ensure breakdown and planned maintenance works are carried out efficiently and effectively. Ensure that the maintenance management system is kept updated and accurately records work to be done and completed works.
Responsibe for checking the quality of work carried out by in-house directly employed labour (DEL) maintenance team and external contractors and ensuring that appropriate remedial works are carried out and job sheets are correctly completed and returned to the Helpdesk in a timely manner.
Adopt a flexible approach to works and a good understanding of other trades, services and plant.
Main duties of the job
please see attached Job description to give the full overview of the job specification and requirements
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Essential
- Minimum equivalent experience recognized and registered engineering apprenticeship or NVQ equivalent in a Mechanical or electrical services discipline.
knowledge
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus specialist knowledge, or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of: Health Technical Memorandums 06-02 - Electrical safety guidance for low voltage systems 03-01 Specialised ventilation for healthcare premises. Knowledge of water Hygiene 02-01 - Medical Gas pipeline systems 08-03 - Management of bedhead services in the health sector 04-01 - Safe water in healthcare premises
essential
- Must have a full driving licence. To wear protective clothing/uniform as required Able to travel to other Trust sites when required.
knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, current Electrical/Mechanical/building services legislation. Recent practical working experience or mechanical plant. Experience of working within a building services team. Previous supervisory position. Working in a multi- Skilled team) Ability to interpret technical schematics Recent practical working Provide technical advice to workforce teams. Demonstrate a level of Judgement across a range of Estates issues considering legislation H&S and conflicting demands of the Trust
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
nethermayne
basilodon
SS165NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)