NHS Property Services Ltd

Maintenance Technician - Refrigeration

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Job summary

As a Facilities Maintenance Air-conditioning Engineer, you will assume the responsibilities of maintenance, installation and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems within the NHS Property services estate in line with the sites maintenance requirements. This will include fault finding and ensuring satisfactory fault rectification always maintaining site services levels, carrying out scheduled maintenance on Building Service systems, Maintaining AHU's and FCU's / VRV's and VRF's.

Main duties of the job

The key function of the role is to support NHS Property Services in delivering building services maintenance and repairs across the NHS, to ensure buildings are maintained to the highest standards and to provide a safe and secure environment for visitors, customers, and employees.

About us

NHS Property Services is one of the UK's largest real estate and property owners, providers and advisors to the NHS Estate. We have a diverse portfolio in excess of 3500 properties ranging from listed buildings through to award winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses. As an integral part of the NHS, we strive to provide best in class property and facilities services across our estate and this success is driven by our People!

Details

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,556 to £44,955 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

005501

Job locations

10 South Colonnade, E14

London

E14 4PU


Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Technician - Refrigeration. This will be to join our team based in London - 10 South Colonnade Canary Wharf. The salary for this role is from: £36,555.75 - £44,954.70 (depending on experience) plus on call allowance. Requirements for the role: Qualifications - At least one of the below:

  • C&G Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (6187)
  • Qualified to Level 2 NVQ in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
  • C&G FGAS and ODS Regulations (2079) (Safe handling of Refrigerants Certificate)
  • Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent.
    • Additional Requirements:
  • Driving licence is essential
  • Must be comfortable using technological devices to log jobs.
  • On-Call availability
  • Desirable to have industry experience
  • Ability to work alone and/or as part of a wider team as this role will require you to work cohesively with other Technical Disciplines.
    • Please note, DBS Checks & DVLA checks will be required for this role. Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure compliance in accordance with all NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, relevant NHSPS Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and any applicable aspects of HTMs.
  • Ensue that new or revised practice and policies are implemented within own work areas
  • Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor, ensuring that operational standards are maintained at all times.
  • Duties may include (but not limited to) testing and inspection of Commercial/Industrial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration services, fault finding, minor repairs or installations and maintaining services and equipment within critical environments, Commercial sites - including Hospitals, Clinics and Offices
  • You may be required to undertake tasks in disciplines other than your own.
  • Ability to assess problems to determine the best course of action, this would include complex technical issues and be able to communicate technical and or complex information to various stakeholders
    • Benefits:
  • On-Call allowance (rota dependant)
  • Company van and tools provided.
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays on top)
  • Access to group personal pension plan including SMART contributions into which the company will contribute up to 6% towards your savings,
  • Training and development opportunities
  • NHS Bluelight discounts.
    • Who are we? We are part of the NHS family with 6,000 professionals supporting over 3,000 healthcare properties across England. Our purpose is to enable excellent patient care by being the best property and facilities provider to the NHS. Our services include estate strategy and optimisation, property management, facilities management, property development and construction project management. We help support millions of patients and NHS colleagues in collaboration without 7,000 customers who range from Integrated Care Systems, health providers, charities and more. Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. Best of luck with your application!

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    We have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Technician - Refrigeration. This will be to join our team based in London - 10 South Colonnade Canary Wharf. The salary for this role is from: £36,555.75 - £44,954.70 (depending on experience) plus on call allowance. Requirements for the role: Qualifications - At least one of the below:

  • C&G Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (6187)
  • Qualified to Level 2 NVQ in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
  • C&G FGAS and ODS Regulations (2079) (Safe handling of Refrigerants Certificate)
  • Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent.
    • Additional Requirements:
  • Driving licence is essential
  • Must be comfortable using technological devices to log jobs.
  • On-Call availability
  • Desirable to have industry experience
  • Ability to work alone and/or as part of a wider team as this role will require you to work cohesively with other Technical Disciplines.
    • Please note, DBS Checks & DVLA checks will be required for this role. Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure compliance in accordance with all NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, relevant NHSPS Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and any applicable aspects of HTMs.
  • Ensue that new or revised practice and policies are implemented within own work areas
  • Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor, ensuring that operational standards are maintained at all times.
  • Duties may include (but not limited to) testing and inspection of Commercial/Industrial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration services, fault finding, minor repairs or installations and maintaining services and equipment within critical environments, Commercial sites - including Hospitals, Clinics and Offices
  • You may be required to undertake tasks in disciplines other than your own.
  • Ability to assess problems to determine the best course of action, this would include complex technical issues and be able to communicate technical and or complex information to various stakeholders
    • Benefits:
  • On-Call allowance (rota dependant)
  • Company van and tools provided.
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays on top)
  • Access to group personal pension plan including SMART contributions into which the company will contribute up to 6% towards your savings,
  • Training and development opportunities
  • NHS Bluelight discounts.
    • Who are we? We are part of the NHS family with 6,000 professionals supporting over 3,000 healthcare properties across England. Our purpose is to enable excellent patient care by being the best property and facilities provider to the NHS. Our services include estate strategy and optimisation, property management, facilities management, property development and construction project management. We help support millions of patients and NHS colleagues in collaboration without 7,000 customers who range from Integrated Care Systems, health providers, charities and more. Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. Best of luck with your application!

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • C&G Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (6187) Qualified to Level 2 NVQ in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. C&G FGAS and ODS Regulations (2079) (Safe handling of Refrigerants Certificate) Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent. Full UK Driving Licence.

    Desirable

    • IPAF / PASMA license. Current CSCS Health & Safety Card Holder. IOSH Managing Safely 18th Edition BS7671

    Experience

    Essential

    • Previous experience working within a buildings maintenance environment. Working within the requirements of method statements or permit to work. Experience delivering maintenance services to a specification such as SFG20

    Desirable

    • Previous experience working within Healthcare Services. Awareness of SFG20 and HTM standards. Previous experience working with CAFM reporting systems. Experience of working in highly serviced buildings
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • C&G Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (6187) Qualified to Level 2 NVQ in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. C&G FGAS and ODS Regulations (2079) (Safe handling of Refrigerants Certificate) Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent. Full UK Driving Licence.

    Desirable

    • IPAF / PASMA license. Current CSCS Health & Safety Card Holder. IOSH Managing Safely 18th Edition BS7671

    Experience

    Essential

    • Previous experience working within a buildings maintenance environment. Working within the requirements of method statements or permit to work. Experience delivering maintenance services to a specification such as SFG20

    Desirable

    • Previous experience working within Healthcare Services. Awareness of SFG20 and HTM standards. Previous experience working with CAFM reporting systems. Experience of working in highly serviced buildings

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    NHS Property Services Ltd

    Address

    10 South Colonnade, E14

    London

    E14 4PU


    Employer's website

    https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    NHS Property Services Ltd

    Address

    10 South Colonnade, E14

    London

    E14 4PU


    Employer's website

    https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

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    Careers@property.nhs.uk

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    Details

    Date posted

    02 August 2023

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £36,556 to £44,955 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    005501

    Job locations

    10 South Colonnade, E14

    London

    E14 4PU


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