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Maintenance Technician - Mechanical biased
Queen Alexandra Hospital - Portsmouth
28,00 - 31,000
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Brief
Maintenance Technician needed for a large facilities management organisation based in London who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded individual that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of undertaking the support of the estates management team in delivering a 24-hour maintenance service across the Portsmouth University NHS Hospital SPV, Perform routine boiler tests and mechanical maintenance tasks and Prepare plant and equipment for insurance inspections.
The successful candidate must have a recognised engineering apprenticeship or approved equivalent and NVQ Level 2 (or higher) or equivalent relevant experience. If you have experience working in a hospital setting that would be a plus!
Benefits
- Salary: 31,000 per annum + overtime
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programs
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
What the role entails:
Some of the main duties of the role will include:
- Perform routine boiler tests and mechanical maintenance tasks (training provided)
- Prepare plant and equipment for insurance inspections
- Work safely on steam and hot water systems under a Permit to Work system
- Diagnose faults and maintain complex systems in line with PSSR and other regulations
- Support the Estates Management team in delivering a 24-hour maintenance service
- Liaise with hospital departments to resolve maintenance issues professionally and efficiently
- Carry a radio for immediate response and undertake training as required
- Work in confined spaces and challenging environments when necessary
What experience you need to be successful:
- Recognised engineering apprenticeship or approved equivalent (e.g. City & Guilds).
- NVQ Level 2 (or higher) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Demonstrable experience in a relevant mechanical maintenance role.
- City & Guilds in steam maintenance or BOAS certification (desirable).
- Experience with calorifiers, PHEs, pipe fitting, industrial hot water systems (desirable).
- Knowledge of specialist pressure systems (desirable).
- Familiarity with other trades is advantageous (desirable).
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
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