Refrigeration Service & Maintenance Engineer

Job overview

Are you an experienced refrigeration service and maintenance engineer looking for a mobile role covering Dorset HealthCare services across Dorset? This is a newly developed role in a step towards broadening the skills and services provided by the Estates department to support our patients.

You will be provided with the autonomy to deliver both reactive and planned works under the supervision of the Mechanical Estates Officer, ensuring all patients, staff and visitors are safe.

This role requires daily travel, attending to refrigeration breakdowns, service and repair to all Trusts properties. At times, you will be expected to fulfil other tasks working closely with the mechanical, electrical and building teams. Using your skills, knowledge & experience you will help develop others within the Estates team.

You will take part in the out of hours call out rota which will attract additional payments.

On call allowance is paid monthly at 4.5% in addition to your salary.

Full time role 37.5 hours per week 8am - 4pm Monday – Friday

Recruitment and Retention payment of £3500 – spilt equally over a 12 month period.

We aim to provide a professional Estates service to support our colleagues to deliver care safely, efficiently and comfortably.

To find out more about the role please contact: Terry Cole, Estates Officer Mechanical,  [email protected],  07771825769.

Main duties of the job

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Carry out maintenance, breakdowns and repairs of all refrigeration plant and equipment.

Carry out routine servicing to all refrigeration plant and equipment.

Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers.

Manage and maintain required stock levels with an emphasis of first fix, first visit.

Carry out reactive and planned works to all other building services to include hot and cold water systems, ventilation, heating systems, drainage, safe electrical isolation and building fabric.

Be part of the out of hours, on-call team at a set frequency.

Be responsible for driving and maintaining a Trusts vehicle.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!