Estates Technician – Mechanical

We are seeking an Estates Technician – Mechanical to join our team at Whittington Hospital NHS Trust. You will be responsible for carrying out the repair, maintenance, or installation of all plant, equipment, systems, and building structures/fabric associated with all Trust properties.

Job Summary: As an Estates Technician – Mechanical, you will perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM), testing and calibration, fault finding, emergency response, defect correction, and new works.

Main Duties:

• Excellent communication skills to maintain good working relationships with Estates Department staff and other disciplines.
• Tactful and persuasive skills for providing and receiving complex and sensitive information.
• Training skills to undertake training and/or instruction and evaluation of users of job-specific systems and equipment.
• Ability to explain operational and technical issues to estates staff, trainees, clinical/nursing staff, departmental managers, and patients.
• Attend departmental meetings and briefings as required.

Responsibilities:

• Complete specialist accreditation courses for IEE Wiring Regulations, Inspection and Testing, Portable Appliance Testing, Pressure Systems, and other relevant systems.
• Undertake regular PPM of building and engineering services plant and equipment, record and analyze results, and determine appropriate actions.
• Perform modifications and adaptations to plant and equipment to comply with legislative changes or National DoH hazard notices.
• Multi-skilling across estates trades, with assessment and evaluation of safety, competence, and limitations.
• Unblocking of sluice machines, toilets, sinks, and drains, re-washer of taps, float valves, etc.
• Wheels, castors, wheelchairs lubrication, cleaning, and repairs.
• Mechanical services: Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) and Domestic Hot Water System (DHWS) pump replacement, water heater and tea boiler replacement.
• Commission or witness test new systems and equipment installations, reconfirm correct operation, and provide cascade training.

Requirements:

• Recognised trade apprenticeship and BTEC HNC/diploma in Engineering or equivalent City and Guilds qualification.
• Completed recognised Btec Hospital Competent Persons accredited courses.
• Mandatory and statutory training according to Trust policy.

Person Specification:

• NVQ 3 or completed recognised apprenticeship in relevant base trade.
• Health and Safety Qualifications or modules of technical qualifications.
• Previous AP or CP qualification in HTM's.
• Ability to interpret & work from drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrate ability to interpret & fault find on complex mechanical systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrate competence in dealing with difficult circumstances.
• Ability to instruct others and work without supervision.
• Awareness of limits of own knowledge and willingness to seek guidance.
• Willingness to work flexibly and in a versatile manner.
• Ability to prioritize own work and demonstrate reliability and flexibility.
• Commitment to own continuous personal development.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £38,488 to £46,852 per annum.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.