Maintenance Technician Shift

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and innovative Maintenance Shift Technicians with Mechanical background to join University Hospitals of Leicester.

The core duty of the role is to carry out planned and reactive
maintenance task to a high standard that is commensurate with the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient and
effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering
plant, equipment and other engineering systems including;
heating, air conditioning, fire alarms and specialist healthcare
equipment; diagnosis and repair of faults including mechanical,
and electrical devices and control systems.

The post holder will be expected to act on their own initiative, in a
leadership role supporting the Estates Supervisor and
Maintenance Managers in the day to day management of the
service and assisting with the management of contractors.

The core duty of the role is to carry out planned and reactive
maintenance task to a high standard that is commensurate with
the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient and
effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering
plant, equipment and other engineering systems including;
heating, air conditioning, fire alarms and specialist healthcare
equipment; diagnosis and repair of faults including mechanical,
and electrical devices and control systems.

Responsible for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of
engineering plant and equipment including various voltage
systems, steam raising plant and associated equipment, medical
gas systems, nurse call systems, lighting, fire detection, building
services controls, standby generator plant, heating and ventilation
control systems and refrigeration plant

Be part of a team working a rotating shift pattern (4 on 4 off) and providing emergency out of hours on call.

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children’s Hospital and run one of the country’s leading heart centres.

Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide ‘Caring at its best’ and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we’re here to do. They are:

• We focus on what matters most
• We treat others how we would like to be treated
• We are passionate and creative in our work
• We do what we say we are going to do
• We are one team and we are best when we work together

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that ‘Caring at its best’ is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with;
Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff,
Estates Supervisors,
Estates Managers,
All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines,
External Agencies,
Emergency services.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance.

Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures.

Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators.

Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager.

To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff.

Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available.

ADMINISTRATION

Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets).

To participate in regular team briefings.

Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role.

Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning