We are looking to recruit experienced Estates Officer (Mechanical Bias) into our team at University Hospital Southampton Foundation NHS Trust.
You will have suitable relevant experience within engineering including disciplines such as;
• HVAC engineer
• Pipefitting/plumbing
• Service Technician
• Building Services Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
You will possess the following qualities;
• Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings and documents
• Proven fault finding skills
• Detailed technical, regulatory & industry best practise knowledge of mechanical systems (Vent, Water, Compressed gasses etc)
• Working understanding of safe isolation procedures & safe working practises
• Flexible approach to work depending on needs of team
• Keenness to develop their skillset and knowledge
• Strong communication skills – written & verbal
Typical Duties Include:
• Diagnosis and rectification of persistent faults & systemic performance concerns
• Review of design proposals
• Working with maintenance contractors to deliver routine maintenance
• Undertaking isolation of mechanical systems to enable works
• Issuing of PTWs
• Providing technical support to workshop staff & projects team
• Manage Supervisors/Technicians/Trade Staff/Contractors
• Use of technical tools & equipment to monitor and assess system performance
Manage Management software & KPI
The role will include working with the following systems:
• AHUs
• Heat Exchangers
• Cooling Towers
• LTHW & Chilled Water
• Motors
• Steam
• Potable Systems
• BMS/Controls
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Requirements and Skills
Essential
• Time served apprenticeship and qualification to HNC or equivalent (C&G level 3 etc) in mechanical or building services discipline
• Proven fault finding skills
• Computer Literacy including fluency with MS Office suite and use of internet search engines
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements including risk assessments & Method Statements
• Work independently without supervision
• Flexible approach to working as role likely to develop
Desirable
• Previous experience within healthcare engineering
• Previous experience managing a team
• Previous experience working with Safe Systems of Work/PTW’s
• Experience within other associated trades or disciplines
• HNC or higher in an engineering discipline
• Supervisory/Managerial Experience
Core working hours are 0730-1530 mon – fri, however the successful applicant will be expected to take part in an oncall roster that typically requires oncall 1-day-in-10.
Weekday oncall requires site attendance 1400-2200 and oncall from home 2200-0730
Weekend oncall requires site attendance 0730-1530 (paid as overtime or lieu) and oncall from home 1530-0730
Call outs are paid as overtime or lieu with a minimum payment of 2hours per call.
The Estates Maintenance department has a demonstrable track record in developing staff to enhance personal learning through training and promotional opportunities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12th July 2022
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
Head to our careers portal thinkuhs.co.uk where you’ll find information about:
- Our values and vision
- Our services and teams
- Benefits we offer our staff
- UK professional body registration
- Information about our city
- Relocating to Southampton
- Our fantastic staff and their work
To find out what our staff think about working here, you may also wish to look at our most recent friends and family test and NHS staff survey results, or our latest CQC report.
Getting to work should be as easy as possible and that’s why we have introduced the UHS travel promise – a commitment from the Trust that we will provide reasonable travel options for every member of staff. Every member of staff can apply for a permit to use our park & ride facility. Eligibility for on-site parking is dependent on the nature and requirement of the role. All staff can also access a range of discounted benefits relating to travel including reduced price bus tickets, purchase of salary sacrifice bikes and ultra-low emission cars.
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