Job summary
As part of the Estates Restructure, an opportunity has arisen at the Northern Campus for an experienced qualified member of the Estates Team to progress to take on the new position of Senior Water Systems Technician at one of the Largest Acute Trusts in the country as part of the Estates Team driven by a commitment to our patients and service excellence.
Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability, drive, and determination to take responsibility for a range of maintenance and project activities. We require you to have good interpersonal and literacy skills as the job will involve the administration and management of a combination of Operational Engineering trades, Engineering contractors and Specialist Engineering Contractors against competing timescales and service delivery.
This role has specific hands-on management duties for Engineering reactive maintenance, contractor supervision and management.
Main duties of the job
Carry out the full range of maintenance duties specific to their core trade as required, including non-routine, planned, corrective and breakdown maintenance tasks.
Responsible for developing task lists - including carrying out regular audits.
To be actively involved in the Trust wide Steering Groups and be responsible for ensuring that it is understood and implemented.
Undertake regular Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and testing of Mechanical systems. Record and analyse results with reference to historical data and determine appropriate actions. Provide condition and non-compliance reports as necessary.
Responsible for the witness testing of new systems, plant and equipment installed on Trust property. Reconfirm correct operation on a regular basis and provide cascade training to Estates staff and users.
For on-call duty you must be able to attend site within 30 minutes of the call. You will be required to carry a Trust mobile phone for this purpose. You will work under your own initiative with the freedom to make decisions.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
In the Estates Team Operational team you will be working alongside fellow Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Engineering Technicians and Craft persons, Building Managers and Building Craft persons. All with a commitment to service excellence to our patients and their environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a Degree and specialist knowledge or equivalent level of knowledge - for example acquired through completion of a recognised trade apprenticeship and hold a Btec/HNC/Diploma in Engineering or equivalent City & Guilds qualification with intermediate practical and theoretical knowledge acquired through a diploma or equivalent experience.
- To have completed Accredited Responsible Person Course (Legionella)
- Approved Plumber/Mechanical (Water Systems)
Desirable
- Additional trade relevant certification
- Multi-skilled qualifications
- Tank Inspection/Disinfection
Experience
Essential
- Must have thorough understanding of your specialist area and be fully conversant with current legislation
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable post apprenticeship experience in non-routine maintenance and fault finding of complex building services and equipment with a broad understanding of other trade disciplines.
- Experience of liaison with and supervising building and engineering staff and contractors
Desirable
- Computer systems experience
- Experience in a hospital maintenance environment with exposure to all building and engineering aspects.
- Held Authorised Person and/or Competent Person Role
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of relevant NHS Technical standards and HTMs HSG 274, ACOP L8
- Good communication, negotiating and inter-personal skills.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures
- Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.
- Able to read, understand and analyse complex engineering systems and drawings.
- Good planning skills.
- Ability to work under own initiative in a demand driven service.
- Familiarity with Microsoft software and general computer literacy
Desirable
- Knowledge of operating a computerised labour management system
- Good supervisory skills
- Knowledge of operating a computerised building management system.
- Mentoring and Training experience
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a Degree and specialist knowledge or equivalent level of knowledge - for example acquired through completion of a recognised trade apprenticeship and hold a Btec/HNC/Diploma in Engineering or equivalent City & Guilds qualification with intermediate practical and theoretical knowledge acquired through a diploma or equivalent experience.
- To have completed Accredited Responsible Person Course (Legionella)
- Approved Plumber/Mechanical (Water Systems)
Desirable
- Additional trade relevant certification
- Multi-skilled qualifications
- Tank Inspection/Disinfection
Experience
Essential
- Must have thorough understanding of your specialist area and be fully conversant with current legislation
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable post apprenticeship experience in non-routine maintenance and fault finding of complex building services and equipment with a broad understanding of other trade disciplines.
- Experience of liaison with and supervising building and engineering staff and contractors
Desirable
- Computer systems experience
- Experience in a hospital maintenance environment with exposure to all building and engineering aspects.
- Held Authorised Person and/or Competent Person Role
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of relevant NHS Technical standards and HTMs HSG 274, ACOP L8
- Good communication, negotiating and inter-personal skills.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures
- Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.
- Able to read, understand and analyse complex engineering systems and drawings.
- Good planning skills.
- Ability to work under own initiative in a demand driven service.
- Familiarity with Microsoft software and general computer literacy
Desirable
- Knowledge of operating a computerised labour management system
- Good supervisory skills
- Knowledge of operating a computerised building management system.
- Mentoring and Training experience
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
