We are looking for a self-motivated and reliable individual, with a positive can-do attitude. You must be a time served Mobile Estates Technician with experience working on reactive breakdowns, planned maintenance, minor/project works within a healthcare (or similar) building environment.

A genuine multi-trade hard services background is essential, with any previous mechanical/electrical/building/plumbing and gas training/practise an essential for the role. Any prior electrical competency training is a value-add skill for the role. You will play a proactive role within a dynamic and innovative department, delivering key objectives to meet both departmental and Trust requirements.

You will work in our friendly, high performing Estates team across Berkshire, ensuring excellent service at all times. A great communicator, you will enjoy working in collaboration with the Estates Supervisor and colleagues of the Estates team.

Working flexibly, you will benefit from working across multiple sites in Berkshire and be able to travel independently, whilst transporting any tools and equipment, as required to meet the requirements of the role. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that strives to create a progressive, warm, friendly and considerate environment.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours + on call stipend after 2 months (on call attracts additional payments of approximately £5,200/annum) + occasional overtime (as scheduled).

Main duties of the job

• Ensure that repair requisitions/requests are dealt with expeditiously in keeping with quality standards and the client is advised of the current status. Oversee and advise the estates team on complex plant breakdowns and lead on recommendations for resolutions.
• To ensure that the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activity is carried out by the Estates team as specified. Compliance issues will include Legionella prevention, scalding risks, portable appliance testing, fire alarm systems, fire extinguisher testing, lifts, electrical boilers and building fabric.
• To accurately record time and materials used on each job on the MICAD Helpdesk (HD) software module through the Trust-issued hand-held device in accordance with guidance and instruction provided.
• Implement and work from instructions, drawings and specifications without supervision, and ensure others in the team do the same.
• Diagnose complex faults across the estate. Use analytical skills, judgement and industry best practices to rectify and resolve the issues.
• Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new work.
• The post-holder is to ensure that their works are completed to a high standard ensuring that all finishing and making good of disturbed work is undertaken before being closed off. To achieve this, the post-holder must be able to demonstrate a wide range of practical construction and maintenance related skills (painting, carpentry, minor flooring repairs, etc).

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Relevant Qualifications with City Guilds or HNC apprenticeship or NVQ equivalent

2.Must have completed recognised apprenticeship in mechanical/ electrical/ building engineering, or plumbing

3. Significant and relevant post apprenticeship work experience of at least 5 years

4. Good knowledge of Plant and Machinery over wide range of skills, e.g. Boilers, air conditioning, fire alarms, medical gases, sterilisers, nurse call systems and other equipment

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Julius Okot-Chono on 07884113232 or email:.julius.okotchono@berkshire.nhs.uk. wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• City Guilds or HNC - apprenticeship or NVQ equivalent (Electrical bias)

Training

Essential

• Must have completed recognised apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical/building engineering, or plumbing

Desirable

• Gas Safe registered or working towards

Previous Experience

Essential

• Further significant and relevant post apprenticeship of 5 years experience

Desirable

• Industrial Maintenance Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of Plant and Machinery over wide range of skills, e.g. Boilers, air conditioning, fire alarms, medical gases, sterilisers, nurse call systems and other equipment
• Work Supervision
• Participate in on-call rota
• Prepared to cross-trade work.
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with all members of staff and clients.
• Ability to work alone and take the initiative in matters up to the individual's level of experience and knowledge

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Possess UK Driving Licence and be prepared to drive
• Physically Fit
• Maintain an acceptable appearance utilising at all times the overalls and identification badges supplied by the Trust

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

University of Reading - Earley Gate

Whitenights Road

Reading

RG6 6BZ

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