Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
We are seeking a highly motivated electrically biased professional individual with the ability to multi-skill when required, to work full time over 5-days, to assist a multi-skilled team of tradesmen in carrying out the maintenance and working on buildings, building services, plant, and equipment within a range of healthcare buildings.
Working across the Plymouth area, you will demonstrate a good knowledge of working in building services, have experience of working with electrical and mechanical tools, possess a flexible approach to work and will have completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship.
You will also be required to work on your own after having gained experience of the sites.
Good communication skills and a willingness to undertake training are required. You must be numerate and literate, have computer knowledge with good written skills.
You must be able to work overtime at short notice, if required, and have the ability to travel across Plymouth. This role involves participating in an on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
To undertake maintenance and installation work for mechanical and electrical services and equipment. The post holder will be required to carry out routine maintenance and repair of a range of electro-mechanical equipment within Livewell Southwest hospitals, health centres, clinics and administration buildings including Decontamination equipment, air conditioning/refrigeration systems, heating systems, plumbing, building management systems, motors, engineering plant, equipment and processes.
The Post-holder will also be required to become qualified and then carry out duties as an Authorised Person (AP) for electrical works in accordance with published HTM and once assessed as competent by Line Management.
To serve as part of the maintenance team to deliver high quality care through effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all healthcare building services and work as a member of the out-of-hours Duty Engineer roster as directed by Line Management.
To comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Statutory legislation and seek to apply best working practice at all times.
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Please note that LW may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All LWSW staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job responsibilities
- Undertake tasks appropriate to the Maintenance Technician role as delegated by line management or helpdesk.
- When assessed as competent by Line Management, to undertake tasks and duties outside core working hours as an on-call Duty Engineer, in accordance with published rosters and as directed by Line Management.
- The post holder will be expected to undertake maintenance and repair of a range of electro-mechanical equipment associated with a variety of systems and equipment including but not limited to:
Air conditioning / Refrigeration / Electrical distribution Systems / Decontamination equipment / Air Compressors and related systems / Nurse call / SAS/ alarm systems / Hospital beds / Medical suction equipment / Heating systems and component parts thereof / Patient trolleys and plinths / Water distribution systems / Patient lifting equipment / Ventilation equipment / Evacuation chairs / Air compressors / Physio and gym equipment / Macerators
- Advise the Line Manager of any problems or hazards likely to be encountered including existing installations that appear substandard or fail to meet current regulations as it becomes apparent. Isolate or make safe any installation that presents a danger to staff, visitors or patients to ensure highest levels of safety at all times.
- Undertake appropriate fault finding, investigation and testing as appropriate to the work.
- Ascertain and obtain materials, equipment and components that in your judgment represent value for money for the maintenance task. Keep accurate records of stock levels for stores. Undertake the work in a safe and workmanlike manner, within reasonable timescales. Post holder will only undertake financial transactions on behalf of the organisation with prior authorisation from an appointed manager or supervisor.
- The position is likely tonecessitate training either to keep up to date with new regulations, or to implement safe systems of work.
- Liaise with contractors where they have been employed to work in conjunction with the work detailed to ensure efficient and effective operations.
- Undertake training to become qualified to operate Dental Sterilising Equipment as required by Line Management.-Undertake the necessary training, work-experience and competence assessments to become an Authorised Person (AP) for electrical works in accordance with HTM.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Completion of relevant electrical craft apprenticeship
- - NVQ3 or equivalent in Electrical studies
- - C&G 2382 Qualification requirements for electrical installations BS7671
- 18th edition Amendment 2
- - Computer skills relevant to the job role
- - GCSE in maths and English at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- - ONC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
- - Competent to carry out portable appliance testing.
- - Health & Safety qualification
- - Trained First Aider at Work
- - 5 GCSEs at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)
- - Confined spaces training
Experience
Essential
- - Demonstrable experience relative to the role
Desirable
- - 2 years experience in the role within a healthcare environment
- - Ability to carry out all aspects of the role without additional supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- - Knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, testing and inspection
- - Knowledge of electricity at work regulations 1989
- - Knowledge of H&SaWA and its relevance to the role
- - Knowledge and understanding of building services/trades
- - Comprehensive knowledge of core trade plus knowledge and understanding of other trades associated with the role
- - Familiar with fault finding techniques
- - Safe working practices
- - Computer recording programmes pertinent to the role
Desirable
- - Familiar with Planned Preventative Maintenance systems
- - Detailed knowledge of Estate and services
- - Good knowledge of the organisation structure
- - Level of understanding of other roles
- - Mechanical and Electrical craft knowledge
- - Conversant with HTMs and other associated safety documentation
Specific Skills
Essential
- - Good communication skills
- - Reasonable level of technical ability
- - Ability to drive (full valid UK driving licence)
Desirable
- - High level of technical ability relative to the role
Additional Requirements
Essential
- - Able to work under pressure and to ...
