Senior Technician (Electrical, Mechanical or Joinery bias)
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Technician to work in the Estates Maintenance Team. The Trust is seeking a qualified trades person to develop their engineering background with some management duties to support the Maintenance Manager.You will be part of a great team who are responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive maintenance and installation service across the Trust’s estate. The post attracts a band 6 salary plus overtime + on call allowance + any call out payments.
The post holder will have both technical and managerial duties and act as an authorised person for engineering works for which full training and development can be provided. The Trust and the Head of Service are committed to technical development of our staff with great opportunities to further training and support in career development.
Applicants must be NVQ level 3 qualified in a trade and have undertaken an apprenticeship in an electrical, mechanical, or building related discipline. You will be carrying out maintenance and installation work across our Trust properties and work with a variety of our specialist contractors and engineers.Our aim is to provide our patients and staff with compliant, safe, and pleasant environments to work in. You will enjoy working with all our clinical staff, nurses, doctors, and corporate staff to support them in their work.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Estates and Facilities Maintenance team the post holders are responsible for delivery of the Trust’s planned maintenance and repair service. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the post holders will each have line management responsibility for half the team comprising of Multi-skilled Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Assistants.
The post holders have a technical role in ensuring that planned maintenance is programmed, carried out and all relevant documentation is retained ensuring that all relevant regulatory and advisory frameworks are followed. The post holders will have some Authorised Person duties for which training will be provided and will participate in the crafts persons on call rota.The post holders will work closely with the Maintenance Manager and Work Planner to improve planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), legal compliance and the reactive maintenance service across the estate.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
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To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria- 4-year accredited apprenticeship training course, level 3 vocational qualification
- Post apprenticeship diploma, ONC or NHC or degree or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Member of an appropriate professional institution or aspiring to develop technically
- Other training related to healthcare engineering systems, eg. accredited HTM Authorised Person course
Experience
Essential criteria- Able to explain operational and technical issues to other estates staff, clinical/nursing staff, managers and patients.
- People Management experience
- Able to use computer systems to improve management report, control and compliance
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of the techniques and standards of building, mechanical or electrical engineering services and contract procedures with a minimum of 4 years continuous, relevant experience
- Knowledge of health and safety law, building regulartions, HTMs and NHS policies related to building, electrical or mechanical and engineering services
Skills
Essential criteria- Strong resolve and capable of a local approach to solving difficult situations and complex problems
- Ability to effectively prioritise workloads and resources
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria- Participation in on-call rota
We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies are eligible for sponsorship.
Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK’s point’s based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa