Job summary
The key function is to support NHS Property Services in delivering building services maintenance and repairs across the NHS to ensure buildings are maintained to the highest standards and to provide a safe and secure environment for visitors, customers, and employees.
Main duties of the job
Ensure compliance in accordance with all NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, relevant NHSPS Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and any applicable aspects of HTMs.
Ensue that new or revised practice and policies are implemented within own work areas
Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor, ensuring that operational standards are maintained at all times.
About us
NHS Property Services Ltd is one of the largest property owners in the UK, with a £3 billion asset portfolio, some 4,000 properties, 5,300 employees and an annual income of over £700 million.
Established in April 2013, the company is a limited company but also part of the wider NHS family. Having inherited responsibility for the facilities and property management functions previously managed by NHS primary care trusts and strategic health authorities, we own and run properties that range from listed buildings and former workhouses through to award-winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses.
Job responsibilities
We have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Technician - Refrigeration. This will be to join our team based in Mitcham - Wilson Hospital. The starting salary for this role is from £36,000 (depending on experience)
This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
This is a mobile role covering south London.
Requirements for the role:
Qualifications - At least one of the below:
C&G Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (6187)Qualified to Level 2 NVQ in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.C&G FGAS and ODS Regulations (2079) (Safe handling of Refrigerants Certificate)Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent.
Additional Requirements:
Driving licence is essentialMust be comfortable using technological devices to log jobs.On-Call availabilityDesirable to have industry experienceAbility to work alone and/or as part of a wider team as this role will require you to work cohesively with other Technical Disciplines.
Please note, DBS Checks & DVLA checks will be required for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance in accordance with all NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, relevant NHSPS Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and any applicable aspects of HTMs.Ensue that new or revised practice and policies are implemented within own work areasDeliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor, ensuring that operational standards are maintained at all times.Duties may include (but not limited to) testing and inspection of Commercial/Industrial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration services, fault finding, minor repairs or installations and maintaining services and equipment within critical environments, Commercial sites - including Hospitals, Clinics and OfficesYou may be required to undertake tasks in disciplines other than your own.Ability to assess problems to determine the best course of action, this would include complex technical issues and be able to communicate technical and or complex information to various stakeholders
Benefits:
On-Call allowance (rota dependant)Company van and tools provided.27 days holiday (plus bank holidays on top)Access to group personal pension plan including SMART contributions into which the company will contribute up to 6% towards your savings,Training and development opportunitiesNHS Bluelight discounts.
Who are we?
We are part of the NHS family with 6,000 professionals supporting over 3,000 healthcare properties across England. Our purpose is to enable excellent patient care by being the best property and facilities provider to the NHS.
Our services include estate strategy and optimisation, property management, facilities management, property development and construction project management. We help support millions of patients and NHS colleagues in collaboration without 7,000 customers who range from Integrated Care Systems, health providers, charities and more.
Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do.
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
Best of luck with your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- C&G Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (6187)
- Qualified to Level 2 NVQ in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
- C&G FGAS and ODS Regulations (2079) (Safe handling of Refrigerants Certificate)
- Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within a buildings maintenance environment.
- Working within the requirements of method statements or permit to work.
- Experience maintaining services to SFG20.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
