Job summary
The advertised post is for 37.5 hrs per week. The post holder may, on occasion, be required to work times outside of their normal working pattern if working in restricted areas of the hospital.
Experience of the following is essential:Chilled water/Refrigeration systems including fault diagnosis, minor repairs, F Gas removal and replacement, pressure testing of systems and replacement of parts.
Experience of the following is not essential but would be beneficial:Electrical distribution systems, boiler plant, steam and condensate systems, HVAC and compressors.
Main duties of the job
Ideally you will have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship gaining Advanced City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent, with five years post apprenticeship experience, working on air conditioning equipment. However, candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience will be considered.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Air Conditioning Maintenance Technician position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Air Conditioning Maintenance Technician position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Sound Secondary education with evidence (eg. CSE's, O' Levels, GCSE's or NVQ's)
- A recognised engineering apprenticeship
- Advanced City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent, with five years post apprenticeship experience, working on mechanical and electrical plant and equipment
Desirable
- HNC / HND in Mechanical / Electrical engineering
Other Requirements
Essential
- Work at height and in confined spaces using appropriate PPE
Desirable
- Full driving licence for private light goods vehicle
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in close proximity to staff patients and public
- Good time management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound understanding of AC Equipment controls in building management services (BMS)
- The post holder will have the ability to work in a multi skilled way carrying out duties of other engineering and building trades groups
- Understanding of current Health & Safety Legislation, including, F-Gas, Asbestos, Hot working and COSHH
Desirable
- Experience of working within an engineering Maintenance / FM organisation or equivalent
- Prioritise work load to perform in an efficient manner
- Understanding of hard FM services
- Previous experience working within a Hospital Maintenance environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Sound Secondary education with evidence (eg. CSE's, O' Levels, GCSE's or NVQ's)
- A recognised engineering apprenticeship
- Advanced City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent, with five years post apprenticeship experience, working on mechanical and electrical plant and equipment
Desirable
- HNC / HND in Mechanical / Electrical engineering
Other Requirements
Essential
- Work at height and in confined spaces using appropriate PPE
Desirable
- Full driving licence for private light goods vehicle
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in close proximity to staff patients and public
- Good time management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound understanding of AC Equipment controls in building management services (BMS)
- The post holder will have the ability to work in a multi skilled way carrying out duties of other engineering and building trades groups
- Understanding of current Health & Safety Legislation, including, F-Gas, Asbestos, Hot working and COSHH
Desirable
- Experience of working within an engineering Maintenance / FM organisation or equivalent
- Prioritise work load to perform in an efficient manner
- Understanding of hard FM services
- Previous experience working within a Hospital Maintenance environment.
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).
