Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Job summary *PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MAY NOT APPLY** PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ADDITION TO THE ADVERTISED SALARY, THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT APPLIED OF £ PER YEAR RECRUIT & RETENTION PAYMENT**If you are looking for a change in career and want to join a fast paced and dedicated team at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Estates Department based at Dewsbury District Hospital as a Maintenance Engineer.We support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an award winning team.The shift pattern will be Mon - Fri from to You will also benefit from a range of additional benefits including a great pension, on-site nursery, savings scheme, on-site parking, discounts at numerous retailers, plus much, much more.
Main duties of the job The main duties will include repairs, installation works and planned maintenance work on a multi-trade basis requiring specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practises.You will diagnose and repair all faults onengineering installations, plant and equipment.You will act as a team leader as required,co-ordinating/directing the work of others.You will undertake a range of complex workof a multi trade nature.You will use skills extended beyond CoreTrades to aid diagnosis and maintenance activities including installation,maintenance and testing of medical gases and associated equipment.You will undertake the role of HTMAuthorised Person in area of core skills.
About us We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards.
We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need.
As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups.
We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this!
Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities The Technician will be expected tomake the necessary arrangements with user departments to effectively plan anddeliver their workload in compliance with the departments workforce PlanningPortfolio.
The post holder will be required torequisition via the appropriate procedures, suitable replacement non-stickitems.
This requires the use of the correct documentation in accordance withthe Stores Requisitioning Procedures.
The post holder will be required todiagnose and repair faults to engineering installations, plant and equipment,utilising specialist tools, complex measuring and meeting equipment.
The Technician will be expected tocarry out appropriate communications equipment to enable a rapid response tourgent/emergency situations.
To communicate effectively with wardsand departments in relation to Estates issues utilising written and/or verbalcommunication methods to ensure standards of service delivery are maintainedand the service user is fully informed of works affecting their area ofresponsibility.
To be conversant with the operationof Building Management Systems and to undertake training on the Trusts systemsas required.
To assess individual circumstancesthat affect the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors and make thedecision to proceed with work procedure when appropriate.
To ensure that check lists/advicenotes are amended/updated to comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015,HTMs, working practises and Permit to Work systems.
To undertake a range of Authorisedperson duties in specific specialist areas where appropriate training has beenprovided, , Pressure Systems, Water Management and Legionella Control.
Undertakes the role of responsible ornominated person as set down in appropriate regulatory and advisory complianceframeworks.
These areas will be identified and agreed in writing after whichappropriate training will be provided and updated.
Contribute to the ContinuousImprovement programme/Waste Reduction Programme.
To undertake surveys and providecomprehensive reports as deemed appropriate by the Estates Manager.
To ensure the Quality SystemFramework is utilised and maintained at operational level in a manner thatreflects the departments Quality Manual.Toparticipate in an on call rota if required.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential HNC in Building Engineering or equivalent qualifications supported by further education, training and experience within a large Estates function or its equivalent.
Experience Essential Recognised apprenticeship.
Experience in complex Engineering Services with a demonstrable track record of success.
Desirable Previous experience in a large acute hospital.
Previous experience of contributing to operational decision making.
Attributes Essential Fit and active with no limitations to site movement.
Ability to work in difficult situations including confined spaces and abnormal conditions.
Skills & Abilities Essential Planning skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desirable Team Building.
Team Leader.
Computer literacy.
Personal Attributes Essential Ability to develop and build an effective team.
Self-Motivator.
Drive and persistence.
Ability to work under pressure Other Essential Ability to Satisfy Occupational Health screening.
Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality.
Access to a vehicle with the ability to drive.