Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
- NHS
- Full Time
- Wolverhampton
- 26530.00 - 29114.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
The post of MME is a multi skilled role with a bias towards mechanical and plumbing systems. The post holder will add support to the existing estates team that works trust wide, with mechanical planned / reactive maintenance to Domestic Hot and cold water systems (including TMV/Shower service, Small pipework installations, disinfection, flushing, assistance with biological monitoring, temperature monitoring, heating, make improvements to existing water systems, removal of dead legs, provide technical assistance, work closely with other trades (Building and Electrical).
The post holder will also will be expected to use CAFM (computer aided facility management software)
The trust operates at out of hours service to provide emergency support to clinical services, outside of office hours.
Main duties of the job
- Temperature monitoring (ACoP L8)
- Statutory Planned Maintenance to mechanical/plumbing systems, (Heating, Cold water systems, Hot water systems, ventilations systems)
- Reactive maintenance mechanical/plumbing systems
- Legionella remedial work to standard( ACoP L8, HTM-04-01, HSG 274)
- Operate and fault find on Heating systems
- assist other trades
- installations to regulations.
About us
More than the payAt Black Country Healthcare, you can be sure of a salary to match your ability and responsibilities, and every opportunity to progress. You'll also be automatically registered with the NHS Pension Scheme (unless you choose to opt out) - one of the most generous in the UK.
We want to attract the best people. That's why we offer a whole host of other benefits - including relocation support for those moving to the Black Country to fill some of our roles.
Annual leaveYour annual leave allowance increases the longer you work for us:
- Initial entitlement: 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
- After five years: 29 days plus Bank Holidays
- After ten years: 33 days plus Bank Holidays
There is also the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave if you wish. If you work part time, your leave is reduced in line with the number of hours you work.
Special deals and discountsAs an employee of our Trust, you and your family will have access to special discounts on a wide range of goods and services from well-known brands - including shops and leisure attractions.
Job responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance Engineers will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialty. However, they will be progressively trained to acquire elements of each others skills with the intention of achieving a competent and flexible work force.
1. Carry out Mechanical planned preventative maintenance work in accordance with Estates schedules and accepted good working practices in order to ensure safe and reliable engineering services.
2. Where necessary, carry out fault diagnosis and repairs to the hospitals mechanical installations and plant, including ventilation, heating, air conditioning, water systems so as to maintain a safe and reliable service.
3. Overhaul, service, renovate, repair or replace worn, failed or damaged mechanical plant and installation/system components and equipment as required under to direction of the estates and compliance officers
4. To carry out any necessary mechanical engineering tests or measurements, in compliance with accepted standards, good industry practice and the Estates Department schedule of inspection. Updating and compiling asset registers and maintenance record logs.
5. Become familiar with and when adequately trained carry out basic electrical control operations and calibrations associated with all types of plant.
6. Participate fully in all relevant estates procedures and ensure completion of all necessary documentation in accordance with Estates Department policies.
7. Where instructed install and test new mechanical installations in accordance with the current standards, good industry practice and hospital standards
8. When required advise others on the correct operation of equipment to which you are conversant.
9. Record work information as required for operation of the CAFM system.
10. Wear the appropriate protective clothing and footwear, uniforms, safety wear and equipment as deemed appropriate to the job and as required by the Black Country Healthcare Hospitals NHS Trust, Estates Department.
11. Where necessary induct and instruct other staff on duties in support of your own.
12. When required give assistance and support to other trade disciplines within the Estates Department to ensure an efficient estates service is provided.
13. To become fully conversant with the function of all mechanical and associated electrical systems within the remit of the Estates Department.
14. When required provide assistance to the electrical and building trades staff.
15. When required participate in the gritting and snow/ice clearance of the Hospital roads and pavements.
16. Be able to read, understand and work from engineering and architectural drawings.
17. To carry out all duties in a safe manner, having regard for the safety of others.
18. To undergo all necessary update and health & safety training
19. To carry out routine testing of essential systems and equipment e.g. fire alarm, nurse call systems, steam raising boiler plant, hospital generators, etc., recording results in accordance with Estates Department policy and procedures.
20. Become conversant with the hospitals Building Management System to an extent that alarms can be interpreted, actioned and reset.
21. Participation in response/emergency teams for fire, major incident and any other requiring an Estates Department input.
22. When required drive the Trust vehicles.
23. To assist in the upkeep of a small mechanical material store and to identify and if necessary order components required to complete repairs.
24. To be responsible for the upkeep, tidiness and maintaining of a safe working environment in the workshops and engineering plant rooms.
25. Where necessary undertake training and operate any computerized systems that are used within the Estates Department.
26. To liaise closely with all modern matrons, ward sisters and heads of departments with regards to electrical maintenance and other relevant estates matters.
27. When required oversee mechanical contractors working on site (This may involve organizing the isolation of mechanical systems for work to be carried out, to include the issuing of relevant permits etc.)
28. To assist in maintaining the documentation associated with the Hospitals mechanical systems.
29. Carry out the execution of any other duties as relevant to the Estates services, which may be allocated by management.
30. Be prepared to be available, within reason, to work at short notice, out of normal hours, in emergency situations.
31. Carry out emergency lift procedures, as and when required.
32. QUALITY STANDARDS
Be presentable
Be on time, if working to a schedule
Leave the workplace neat and tidy
Be polite and courteous
Ensure customer satisfaction before leaving
Ensure dignity of clients at all times
To participate in multi-disciplinary teamwork to improve health-care provisions
Any Special Requirements Participation in an estates on-call rota, dealing with a wide range of estates related problems not necessarily within your trade.Overtime may be required in order to maintain essential equipment/services.
Flexible working hours may be periodically required in order to maintain essential services.
Flexibility to work across other sites within the Trust on a short Term basis to assist with the efficient running of the Estates Department.
Full UK drivers license is required
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- oBasic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or post secondary Education in a relevant field
- oCity & Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate in Plumbing & Heating/Mechanical discipline, or oAn equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating/Mechanical discipline or
Desirable
- oACOP L8 Legionella compliance
- oVented & Unvented hot water storage
- oIPAF, PASMA, Abrasive wheels, etc.
- oWelding Certificate C&G 3268 (all types and levels 1,2,3)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- oCompletion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in the relevant post bias for a minimum of 3 years
- oAt least 5 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility. Time served craftsman.
- oExperience of and ability to demonstrate sufficent knowledge and experience of Water Safety engineering maintenace/repair (ACOP L8/HSG 274 Legionella compliance) and HVAC systems & equipment.
- oPrevious experience of working in an Hospital, Healthcare or Public Sector ...
