Plumber

at  Equans

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic, and motivated Plumber/Heating Engineer for maintenance work across Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital to join a team of onsite engineers who will integrate into the technical team as a whole. The individual will have the desire to expand their professional qualifications portfolio, ensuring the contract always provides robust and reliable authorised / competent person cover for our client.
Based at primarily at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, the Plumber / Heating Engineer will be responsible for the technical performance and maintenance of standards within the hospitals. They will provide guidance to others on site, showing technical expertise in mechanical (Plumbing/Heating Systems) and water systems. Ensure appropriate and compliant solutions and efficient customer service delivery. The Engineer will have advanced technical knowledge in more than one skill or technology area and will form part of the out of hours on call rota (additional allowance paid for on call). Working hours are 40 hours per week.

COMPLEXITY:

We are looking for a driven individual to add expertise and dimension to the building maintenance team at across the sites. 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. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package.

EXPERIENCE

– Approved and formal apprenticeship served in relevant skill area or relevant and practical experience within a similar industry would be an advantage.
– Sound awareness of risk assessment and working safely with equipment.
– Sound knowledge of Health & Safety.
– Ability to work to plans (method statements), read technical diagrams.
– PFI/Healthcare experience would be an advantage.
– Experience of working on or with, LTHW, TMV’s, Sentinel/Representative testing, Pipe work, Valves, Drainage, Potable Water Storage/Systems.
– L8
– Vented and Unvented systems
– PPM & Reactive Work
– Friendly manner and excellent customer service skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• NVQ trained
• Water Regs Certificate
• Good computer skills
• Fire Extinguishers

BASIC DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

1st Fix Reactive Response and Rectification duties – Including fault finding and resolution
2nd Fix Reactive Response– Providing support to colleague and technical advice to resolve open problems and encourage a learning culture within the technical team.
Planned Maintenance – Pre planned works within the Hospital to ensure contractual compliance, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Industry guidance and rectifying faults.
– Ensure workload is planned, delivered to customer specification, and agreed service requirement.
– Plan, prioritise and resource projects.
– Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, maintaining up to date knowledge of H&S and environmental regulations, and helping us to achieve our No Life at Risk targets.
– Install commission and service plant and equipment.
– Diagnose, fault-find, commission systems and monitor facility performance, through PPM programme, identifying any additional works required.
– Flexible working hours required.
– Administer and complete relevant paperwork.
– Understand and meet ongoing customer requirements, develop effective working relationships with business partners, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
– Fair, consistent, and courteous attitude in all dealings at all levels.
– Assist other members of the work force as required
– Willing to attend training in line with the business requirements and personal development
– Full driving licence required
– At all times maintain a smart appearance and professional manner that is representative of Cofely in the workplace.
– Ability to work under pressure, take ownership of problems and deal with them to their conclusion
– Ensure that all issues are reported to the Technical Services Supervisor/Technical Services Manager