About this role
Job summary
As a Trust we are investing in the Estates Engineering infrastructure primarily in our mechanical & electrical engineering systems to provide the foundation for the Trust to achieve significant carbon reductions through the introduction of new renewable technologies.
The post holder will be employed to undertake wide and varied technical maintenance work which will be routine and varied in nature, which will include reactive work and planned preventative maintenance.
To ensure the optimum level of performance, safety and availability of the Trust's Estate and associated infrastructure and building services.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will problem solve complex technical issues whilst undertaking breakdown repairs, planned maintenance and upgrade work and a diverse range of complex building services to a technical level across both mechanical and electrical services.
Instruct others on the above features and other aspects of their work.
Perform a wide range of work to include other maintenance disciples.
Be available to work additional hours as required.
Provide out of hours call out cover on a rota basis and where necessary
provide cover when there are gaps in the on-call rota.
The post-holder will use permit to works, risks assessments, orders, job documentation etc and complete them accurately and timely.
The post-holder will take reasonable care for their acts or omissions and work in a safe manner at all times
Maintain emergency / contingency systems to support critical services and minimise disruption to the normal operation of the hospital during emergency situations.
To test new or existing equipment and engineering systems to verify safety and operation.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description Job responsibilities
Diagnose and repair faults on a wide range equipment, services and systems which are complex in nature.
Promote and develop a culture of responsiveness, ownership and customer care within the team which delivers a responsive breakdown and planned preventative maintenance service.
Maintain emergency / contingency systems to support critical services and minimise disruption to the normal operation of the hospital during emergency situations.
To test new or existing equipment and engineering systems to verify safety.
Instruct other on the above features and other aspects of their work.
Perform a wide range of work to include other maintenance disciples.
Act as Competent Person as necessary and maintain strict records of Engineering systems to meet operational and statutory requirements.
Organise materials requisitions and assist in purchasing where required.
Keep the customer and helpdesk appraised of work at all times, including feedback on progress and delays to works affecting the customer.
Investigate and promote new working practices within the team to provide more efficient and customer responsive service .
The post-holder will be able to interrogate and utilise the information from the building management system, fire system and other engineering computer systems.
Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new work.
Comply with all current Health & Safety legislation and attend training as instructed.
Be available to work additional hours as required.
Provide out of hours call out cover on a rota basis and where necessary provide cover when there are gaps in the on-call rota.
Any additional duties as specified by Estates Maintenance Manager.
The post-holder will use permit to works, risks assessments, orders, job documentation etc and complete them accurately and timely.
The postholder will take reasonable care for their acts or omissions and work in a safe manner at all times.
Communication:
The postholder will communicate complex technical issues and solutions to other technical staff and contractors, and will be able to communicate technical information in layperson terms.
People/Management Excellence:
The postholder will supervise and provide mentoring to apprentices, maintenance assistants, contractors and other staff.
Planning and Organising:
The postholder will be allocated work but will have the freedom to organise their work on a day-to-day basis, which includes liaising with the customer to provide minimum disruption.
Policy / Service Development:
The postholder will work collaboratively within the maintenance team to propose changes policy procedures and guidance which are applicable the Estates department.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Able to carry out technical work and complex maintenance whilst working without supervison. Have an understanding of current Health & Safety legislation. Experience of problem solving in a complex and aging estate. Able to carry out minor works and installations from instructions & drawings.
Desirable
In-depth experience of work in same or similar environment.
Education & Training Essential
Have completed and passed a recognised engineering Apprenticeship. Can evidence continuing professional development. Achieve NVQ Level 3 within either a mechanical or electrical field. Completed latest BS 7671 Update
Desirable
Hold a HNC in a relevant engineering qualification plus relevant experience to graduate, professional level or equivalent training and experience. Have completed a relevant Authorised Persons specific course and be validated by an Authorising Engineer as competent to work on the Trust site. Knowledge and understanding of HTM standards
Skills Essential
Demonstrable good keyboard skills Deep understanding of how physical and moving parts work, enabling you to dismantle, repair, and reassemble complex machinery Competency in reading wiring diagrams, fault-finding on electrical circuits, motor control, and safe low- or high-voltage handling. The ability to conduct routine inspections and detect early wear-and-tear to prevent unexpected equipment failures. To be able to work in varied working environments across an acute hospital setting
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 Northampton General Hospital
Address Northampton General Hospital
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)