About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join our Estates team, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to a vital service supporting patient care.
You would need to have completed any of the following: recognised and registered Apprenticeship in City & Guilds, B-TEC ONC, NVQ2 and above or have achieved recognised equivalent training or experience in Mechanical/Plumbing Engineering so that you are able to work on your own initiative, make safe and prioritize requests.
Training may be available in site specific roles, and you will be able to broaden and develop your skills with the support of the Estates management.
You will be working on the repair and maintenance of Trust Estates assets such as heating plant, pumps, boilers, Air handling units, BMS plant controls, water tanks and water quality systems, mechanical control panels.
You will also work on HWS systems, medical gas systems and refrigeration systems. There is programmed planned preventative and statutory maintenance on selected equipment that you will be involved in managing.
Emergency overtime when required and to work unsupervised.
37.5 hours a week Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm (1 hour lunch time) and Friday 8am to 4pm (30 minutes lunch time).
Must participate in the Mechanical on call rota currently 1 week in 9 and to be able to make on site decisions using your own initiative to keep patients and staff safe.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role
Main duties of the job
Diagnose and repair faults on complex mechanical services, engineering plant and equipment, deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
Monitor temperatures using handheld data collection device, diagnose faults, recalibrate, and carry out repairs to thermostatic mixing valves, tanks and calorifiers to ensure compliance with the Control of Legionella Policy.
Manufacture, assemble, erect, and install new plumbing work as required.
Fabricate / repair all sizes of iron pipework by screwing or welding.
Work on steam raising plant, including distribution and condensate return systems.
Carry out both installation repairs and planned preventative maintenance on heating systems, compressors, motors, pumps, heat recovery, ventilation systems and controls.
Carry out statutory inspections and testing on mechanical services, engineering plant and equipment, and complete necessary documentation.
Undertake electrical Isolations of pumps, motors etc. as instructed and on assessment of electrical competency.
Undertake non-complex tasks including fault finding of other trades.
Repairs to lifts including emergency evacuation of persons in accordance with Health & Safety requirements.
Install heavy engineering plant using lifting equipment in compliance within Trust policies.
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide emergency recall and undertake on-call duties as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to.
To liaise and work with other trades/disciplines including external agencies (contractors).
Participate fully in the Labour Management Scheme completing timesheets and job dockets and providing all relevant information.
Interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications to instruct and advise others.
You will be required to complete competent person assessments in relevant mechanical positions i.e. BG01 operators, CP Medical Gases, CP Ventilation, CP Confined Spaces CP Pressure Systems.
Must be able to work efficiently with minimum supervision at all timesTo carry communication devices [mobile phones, two-way radios] to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Recognised time served apprenticeship, or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering/Plumbing or BTEC (ONC) in Engineering or equivalent. NVQ3 or above.
Desirable
CP MGPS. CP Ventilation. CP Pressure Systems. BG01 Boiler operators or Steam Knowledge & experience Legionella awareness
Knowledge Essential
Mechanical Services and experience
Desirable
CP MGPS CP Ventilation CP Pressure Systems. BG01 Boiler operators or Steam. Knowledge & experience. Legionella awareness.
Experience Essential
Heating & Ventilation Plumbing.
Desirable
Steam, Medical Gases Pressure Systems Water Hygiene
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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)