Craftsman (Mechanical Engineering)

Job overview

To carry out Engineering Maintenance work on all Mechanical Services, Systems, Plant and Equipment (Planned and Breakdown) in addition to Mechanical Installation works in accordance with the current Regulations.

The Estates team pride themselves on being able to tackle any job to keep clinical services operational. We do this with continued development through training and mentoring in the varied systems we are responsible for.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

This role requires a time served mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent. This is an entry level trade position into hospital engineering where successful candidates would take part in additional training to enable them to carry out varying maintenance tasks in all mechanical hospital engineering disciplines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached JD for more detail

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Operational Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Service

• Carry out planned and reactive work appropriate to core skills in addition to other duties (Dependent on relevant training) in order to achieve flexibility and efficiency.

• Diagnose and repair faults on complex Mechanical and electrical installations, plant, engineering systems, and equipment in accordance with current regulations and guidance.

• Work on a wide range of hospital mechanical systems including but not limited to heating systems, hot and cold water systems, emergency generators, control systems, electrical motors / drive systems, domestic equipment, catering equipment, lighting systems, ventilation plant, boiler plant, building energy management system and communication systems.

• Manufacture, assemble, erect, and install new installation work unsupervised to a recognised standard within an acceptable timescale.

• Perform a wide range of work of other trades.

• Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run engineering plant & equipment.

• Carry out water system inspections, tests and maintain records in conjunction with the Trusts Water Management Policy.

• Use all relevant test equipment, tools and equipment.

• To interpret and work from, complex engineering drawings & wiring diagrams and specifications with appropriate methods and sequence of operation

• To plan and manage the working day based on work orders issued by Supervisor.

• To carry out work in accordance with health and safety requirements, Trust policies, procedures and regulations.

• To carry out the completion of installation inspections, tests and surveys including associated reports.

• To compile lists for the ordering of materials and spare parts.

• Provide technical support and advice to staff and patients on clinical equipment being used by them which is the maintenance responsibility of the Estates Department

• The Ability to give advice, instruction and training to Apprentices, assistants and support workers

• Be an active member of the team and support the delivery of a highly effective, quality and responsive engineering service within budget.
• Be a positive role model and actively promote the Trust’s vision and strategic aims, and values.
• Work with members of the Trust and key stakeholders to develop and maintain a positive reputation for efficiency and operational responsiveness.
• Provide a strong contribution towards the Directorate, supporting the Team Leader and participating in the on-call rota to ensure that all services are 24/7, patient focused, high in quality and effective, optimising utilisation of human, financial and other resources