Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Multi-skilled Laundry Maintenance Technician based at Green Vale Laundry.
The role will involve the day-to-day maintenance of plant and equipment, including the services of steam, water, electricity and all laundry equipment including steam generation equipment, along with the occasional installation duty. A key focus of the role is to contribute to the optimal performance of the laundry PPM system, along with reactive tasks such as attending to machine breakdowns.
Duties will include the use of resources such as strategic spares to ensure optimum plant performance assisting the production team in achieving their KPI targets. The post holder must be capable of working on their own initiative working under current industry and H&S standards.
The hours of work for this role will be a continental two-week shift patten which includes 12 shift work and weekends.
Main duties of the job
The laundry technician must have served a recognised apprenticeship in either mechanical or electrical disciplines, completed a relevant City & Guilds craft certificate course and possess a sound knowledge of trade principles and practice.
They must have gained a thorough understanding of Engineering maintenance systems and have significant experience, having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility and have kept abreast of technical knowledge associated with a healthcare environment.
To provide technical information and to advise other staff groups of maintenance issues which may have an impact on service delivery.
To plan and prioritise maintenance or minor works activities on a day to day and long-term basis and to ensure the plant runs to its optimal daily.
To possess the necessary IT skills needed to enter and manipulate data associated with the Frontline maintenance activities and work on the PPM system.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Range of work procedures, practices underpinned by theory or practical experience.
- Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through a 4-year accredited training course on required equipment; level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills e.g. pneumatics/hydraulics.
- Significant experience in Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance and able to demonstrate versatility and flexibility.
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge of industrial laundry maintenance.
- Evidence of significant CPD.
- Healthcare engineering related CPD.
- Recognised qualifications in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
- Qualifications and experience attained in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC programming and steam generator control systems.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a complex engineering service industry on one or more areas of specialist engineering maintenance.
- Completion of a structured training programme/18th Edition /Gas Safe or F-Gas Qualification.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS.
- Refrigeration
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Compressors
- Industrial laundry equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Range of work procedures, practices underpinned by theory or practical experience.
- Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through a 4-year accredited training course on required equipment; level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills e.g. pneumatics/hydraulics.
- Significant experience in Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance and able to demonstrate versatility and flexibility.
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge of industrial laundry maintenance.
- Evidence of significant CPD.
- Healthcare engineering related CPD.
- Recognised qualifications in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
- Qualifications and experience attained in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC programming and steam generator control systems.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a complex engineering service industry on one or more areas of specialist engineering maintenance.
- Completion of a structured training programme/18th Edition /Gas Safe or F-Gas Qualification.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS.
- Refrigeration
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Compressors
- Industrial laundry equipment
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).
