The key function 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.
Main duties of the job
Ensure compliance with all processes, procedures, and policies that meet organisational standards/requirements, including but not limited to our Health & Safety Policy, HTMs (Health Technical Memoranda), and SFG20. Implement new or revised policies within your work areas. Deliver planned and reactive maintenance services from the PPM planner, ensuring operational standards are maintained. Duties may include testing and inspection of combustion heating services, fault finding, minor repairs or installations, and maintaining services and equipment within critical environments. Assess problems to determine the best course of action, including complex technical issues. Maintain effective site log books at all NHS premises, ensuring they are completed promptly and accurately.
About us
Established in April 2013, the company is a limited entity and part of the wider NHS family. We inherited responsibilities for facilities and property management from NHS primary care trusts and strategic health authorities. We own and operate properties ranging from listed buildings and former workhouses to award-winning, state-of-the-art health campuses. Our aim is to deliver a fit-for-purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies to benefit tenants, patients, and the wider health economy.
Job responsibilities
We have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Technician - Combustion based in Launceston community hospital. This full-time, permanent role involves 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8 am-4 pm. The role is mobile, covering East Cornwall. The starting salary is from £38,000 (depending on experience) plus on-call allowance. Requirements include:
* Registered Gas Safe Engineer with ACS qualifications in Domestic and Commercial Gas Installations.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
* Formal apprenticeship or craft-trained equivalent.
Additional requirements
* Driving license is essential.
* Comfortable using technological devices to log jobs.
* On-call availability.
* Industry experience is desirable.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with other technical disciplines.
Note: DBS checks and DVLA checks are required.
Key responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, technical guidance, processes, procedures, statutory regulations, and HTMs.
* Implement new or revised practices and policies within your work areas.
* Deliver scheduled, reactive, and remedial maintenance as directed, maintaining operational standards.
* Tasks may include fault finding, minor repairs, or installations in critical environments.
* Undertake tasks in disciplines other than your own if required.
* Assess problems to determine the best course of action, including complex technical issues, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Benefits
* On-call allowance (rota dependent).
* Company van and tools provided.
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Access to group pension plan with company contributions.
* Training and development opportunities.
* NHS Bluelight discounts.
Who are we?
We are part of the NHS supporting over 3,000 properties with 6,000 professionals. Our purpose is to enable excellent patient care through property and facilities management. We serve various clients including integrated care systems, health providers, and charities. We value diversity and strive for an inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We encourage applications promptly as we may close early if filled.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BTEC City & Guilds and relevant experience.
* Registered Gas Safe Engineer with ACS qualifications.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience
* Experience in building maintenance.
* Familiarity with method statements or permit to work.
* Experience maintaining services to SFG20 and within healthcare settings.
* Knowledge of HTM standards.
* Experience with CAFM systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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