We are seeking an experienced person to join our on-site engineering team as a Mechanical Technician, reporting to the Mechanical Estates Officer, who will be an active member of the Estates team responsible for carrying out and supervising the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Trust's plant, equipment and buildings.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work under pressure in emergency situations where the failure to act promptly or safely may result in serious injury, damage or loss of life. Previous NHS experience is not essential although would be useful, and full supplementary training will be provided.

Please note: This role includes the responsibility of being a member of the on-call team supporting the Trust out of hours.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development

Widening access (anchor institution) and employability

Improving the experience of staff with disability

Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development

Making equalities mainstream

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Training & Experience - The post holder will be responsible for carrying out and supervising the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Trusts plant, equipment and buildings and this role will require significant training and experience in commercial mechanical building services supporting large, complex systems such as heating, hot and cold water, ventilation and air conditioning, passenger lifts and lifting equipment, internal and external drainage, etc. and ideally you will have an understanding and experience of steam operated plant and equipment.

You will require a well-developed understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, the majority of which are non-routine, and which require intermediate level theoretical knowledge through formal training to NVQ 4, or equivalent, with at least 5 years of relevant working experience.

As well as the full range of duties associated with the post holder's core skills, i.e., installation, reactive and preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, carry out repairs, modifications, calibration, etc., the role often requires specialisation and a multi skilled approach with team members having responsibilities in nominated specialist Estates roles, such as Authorised Person for Water, Ventilation, Work at Height, Confined Space, Pressure Systems, or Medical Gases. This role may also be required for supporting specific projects or tasks, and the coaching, training, or development of others.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in similar role
• Proved experience in managing and leading small teams

Desirable

• Significant Hospital Experience
• Health & Safety

Knowledge

Essential

• City & Guilds Approved Qualifications or equivalent

Desirable

• ONC (Ordinary National Certificate)

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Apprenticeship
• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3

Desirable

• Competencies in: o Planned Preventative Maintenance o Diagnostic skills o Control systems o BMS o Heating & Ventilation

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

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