Job objectives and responsibilities:
 
You will have the ability to interpret and make judgement across a wide range of issues, and understand the complexity of pre-planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, unplanned events/emergencies working in a controlled manner.  
Diagnose and repair faults in engineering and/or electrical and/or plumbing installations, plant, and equipment to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.  
Experience of working in an acute or non-acute hospital setting would be advantageous but not essential.  
To be Mitie's first line representative and on occasion be Mitie's sole representative Trust wide.  
To efficiently and effectively carry out planned, breakdown and emergency maintenance of a complete range of mechanical/electrical/building services within the estate.  
Undertake installation type work as part of new or refurbishment projects or plant replacement programmes.  

Existing Mitie colleagues

Please ensure that you discuss your application with your current line manager before formally applying.
Please note that internal job moves are subject to the standard terms for the post being advertised. Enhanced terms cannot be honoured.

Main duties 

The maintenance and repair of the complete range of mechanical and electrical engineering services associated with the Health Care estate.  This will include, for example, the following: engineering services, portable equipment, fixed plant, fire alarms, control panels, Valves, Calorifiers,  Water Storage Vessels,  Pipework and fittings,  HVAC, Pumps, Motors, AHU's and building management systems. 
To undertake correctly and to a high standard the work associated with PPM (Pre Planned Maintenance) and Reactive Maintenance tasks. 
To undertake correctly and to a high standard the work associated with an inspection and testing programme both for installed plant, fixed and mobile/portable equipment. 
Following engineering and building drawings and specifications, providing satisfactory levels of output linked with high standards or workmanship for complex systems, fully understanding the relationship between mechanical and electrical systems. 
Determine what spares, components or supplies are needed in order to satisfactorily undertake and complete the work associated with repair, routine servicing and new installations. 
Complete all record sheets and paperwork associated with routine duties accurately and in good time, or through the use of hand held devices. 
Assist in providing training to others engaged on Mechanical work. 
Carry out work in a flexible manner ie undertaking a range of work not of the core trade or skill. 
To undertake work on equipment or services or both where a special and higher level of skill is required above that of craft grade (usually special training for this will be necessary). 
To undertake the responsibilities of the Shift Team Manager in their absence in relation to supervision of day operational staff, across all trades, in the absence of Engineering or Building Supervisor. 
To actively monitor the CAFM system to ensure all tasks are assigned within appropriate timescales and potential issues are identified and rectified before incurring failure points.  
To perform working activities which are complex and/or non-routine. 
To liaise with specialist and non-technical personnel at all levels in the delivery of the service. 
Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with legislation and guidance. 
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of this position. 
To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking into account all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and to prevent damage to equipment. 
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the department. 
Observe statutory requirements in particular, but not limited to health and safety, electricity at work regulations, asbestos, legionella and COSHH regulations. 

 
Person Specification 

Working hours:  12 hour shifts over 4 day working pattern (4 x Days, 4 x Off, 4 x Nights, 4 x Off. 
Hold a full UK driving licence. 
Evidence of working within acute health care premises would be advantageous (but not essential). 
The post holder will have an ability to communicate and co-ordinate tasks effectively.  
It is implicit within all Estates staff job descriptions that a high level of flexibility and co-operation must be given in order to provide the quality of service standards required. 
As this is a key front-line post, the post holder represents the Department directly to the Client group. Therefore, the post holder must have a high standard of customer care skills, have a pleasant manner, good communication skills, numerate and have keyboard skills. 
NVQ level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical engineering or equivariant 
IOSH Working safely 
Completion of a structured training programme in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering for a minimum of 3 years. 
This multi-skilled role will, after sufficient training, be inclusive of a range of works not of the core trade or skill. 
Self-motivated with a high level of focus, drive and energy  
Maintains high standards of professionalism and confidentiality  
Ability to work under pressure and constantly achieve within tight timescales  
Motivated to seek personal learning and career development  
Willingness to undertake further training in line with requirements of Mitie FM