As maintenance specialist, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of building maintenance, engineering infrastructure and systems and equipment. This will include the guidance and support to Estates operatives to ensure compliance with legislation, local policy and best practice. The post holder will also be responsible for managing the upkeep of the Estates Grounds and Gardens

The post holder will be accountable to the Estates Engineering Manager, for areas of responsibility including Lifting Equipment Regulations, Legionella and Water Systems, Low Voltage Electrical Safety, Medical Gases and Critical Ventilation, assuming the responsibilities of the authorised person's roles.

There will be an ongoing clear focus upon balancing the planned maintenance activities with the responsive repairs service. The post holder will deputise for the Estates Engineering Manager.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for this post.

Based in the Capital Development Projects Team you will work closely with other colleagues responsible for the delivery of delegated projects.

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About us

Why work for us?

• We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services working in supportive team environments, including medical, clinical, support and corporate services
• Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results with compassionate culture and leadership, and support for staff wellbeing, scoring highly.
• A variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county.
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options.
• Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to individuals.
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• We are proud to be a Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces.
• We are proud to be a Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast.
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for this post.

Based in the Capital Development Projects Team you will work closely with other colleagues responsible for the delivery of delegated projects.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a similar role
• Experience of using computers

Desirable

• Significant experience in managing fault diagnosis, maintenance and repair of engineering plant and equipment including lighting and power systems, standby generators, air conditioning and ventilation systems, portable appliances, domestic appliances and other associated electrical building services plant and equipment
• Experience of providing a mentoring role and experience in working in a hospital/healthcare environment for apprentice training programmes

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or Construction or equivalent.
• Post-graduate qualification or significant experience in relevant disciplines

Desirable

• Formal qualification andEastwood Park (or alternative) Training in -Ventilation and Air Conditioning -Boiler House Practices -Lift Safety -LV AP -BMS systems -Portable Appliance Testing -Water Hygiene -Electrical Test and Inspection BS2391 or equivalent - Hydro/Therapy Pool Management / or substantial working knowledge of ACAD

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• To diagnose faults and effect repairs to electrical plant and equipment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to use wide range of fault diagnosis and test equipment
• Highly skilled in use of hand and powered tools
• Must possess current full UK Driving Licence
• Must possess good time management skills
• Basic IT skills
• A working knowledge of The Electricity at Work Act
• A working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Basic knowledge of alarm systems and lifting equipment including passenger/goods lifts

Desirable

• Ability to carry out and record risk assessments
• Intermediate knowledge of fire alarm systems
• Intermediate knowledge of lifts and lifting equipmen
• Intermediate knowledge of electronics
• Knowledge of Legionella Control and Prevention

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brighton General Hospital, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW

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