COMPLEXITY:

We are looking for a driven individual to add expertise and dimension to the maintenance team at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. They will demonstrate flexibility and efficiency in responding to changing business requirements and will establish good working relationships with other team members. The individual should have ambitions to progress within a company that offers plentiful opportunities to develop.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The post holder will provide an effective and efficient maintenance repair service to a high quality on the full range of building fabric, electrical and mechanical engineering and electro medical services, plant and equipment to the above stated properties within their trade discipline and other disciplines within their capability, and will involve maintenance of complex systems and the use of fine instrumentation and equipment. (e.g. Boilers, Heating and DHW systems, decontamination equipment, air conditioning systems, building management systems, LV systems, switch rooms, fire, security, medical gas and other alarm systems, catering and laundry equipment, medical plant and equipment, lifts, heat exchangers, plant and equipment contained within the mortuary, and theatres, and other hospital fixed plant and equipment.)
2. Work in accordance with the requirements of statute, technical guidance and codes of practice.
3. Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Procedures and schedules.
4. Maintain the following systems and plant:
   a. Steam and condensate systems and pressure systems
   b. Cold and DHW systems, distribution pipework and all associated plant and equipment and dismantle and rebuild when required.
   c. Preventative maintenance for the control of legionella in water systems.
   d. Hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum systems
   e. Piped medical gas, medical air and carry out
   f. Commercial/ Industrial Laundry Equipment
   g. Heating, ventilation (air handling units) and air conditioning systems
   The above is maintained by a team of multi-skilled technicians with a mechanical bias. Training specific to the above plant and equipment will be provided but the engineers must be trained for at least 3 of the above role requirements.
5. Where appropriate be knowledgeable in relation to all site Engineering and Building services.
6. Refer to and understand all Engineering/Technical drawings and specifications. Interpret technical detailed manuals, carryout both routine and non-routine fault diagnosis and repair specialist trust engineering equipment, assist in commissioning, problem solving in new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to others.
7. Whilst providing an on-call service assist/liaise with the Emergency Services should an incident take place at any Health premises, independently deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to other members of the team, assist/liaise with contractors, utility suppliers, professional parties and other service providers outside of normal office hours, supporting duties for the Trust Fire Team and Major Incident Team, advise the Senior Equans Management team on maintenance issues as required outside of normal office hours.
8. Carry out statutory testing in compliance with insurance requirements. Complete all reports and test certificates as necessary.
9. Respond to and liaise with other members of Equans and when applicable Trust staff who request assistance
10. Be able to drive appropriate Trust vehicles for transporting personnel or equipment.
11. Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with policy and safe working procedures i.e., the post holder will conduct risk assessments and complete action / treatment plans for all tasks.
12. Identify and prioritise own work load and actively participate in the operation of the performance management information system, including the completion of all paper work required by the scheme in a timely manner.
13. Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Equans FM Service.
14. Liaise with the TSM’s/ TSS’s regarding plant or equipment failure and to request in writing the supply of goods and/or services with reference to manufacturers manuals etc. Maintain stock levels for spares and equipment.
15. Be fully conversant with all Equans and all relevant policies and procedures including:- Fire Safety, Infection Control, Heath & Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations and Manual Handling guidance and safe systems of work
16. Use and be competent in the use of all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
17. Undertake inspections for pre-installations and investigates services which may be required for new equipment and carry out minor installation improvement works
18. Notify immediately the TSM/ TSS or equivalent of any problems within the hospitals that may be of danger to staff and members of the public. To ensure that accident forms are completed and cooperate with the investigation of any incident or untoward occurrence
19. The post holder will be managed rather than supervised and therefore should be capable of making decisions.
20. The post holder must notify the TSM/ TSS of any members of staff, patient or visitor who may contravene hospital regulations i.e. fire, parking, smoking, electrical equipment.
21. Supervise, communicate with and develop Maintenance Assistants, and assess/evaluate the quality of work. The post holder shall also support the provision of professional supervision, induction and training of new starters, apprentices and Maintenance staff as part of a personal development programme.
22. The post holder will participate in the provision of an on call service for plumbing and mechanical engineering services.