Technical Engineering Officer (Mechanical Bias)
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Full time – 37.5 hours per week – Mon-Fri 0800-1600 hours
Salary £38,836.10 - £45,541.19 plus on call allowance on top of basic salary of £2500, plus Serco benefits
Main Purpose:
Reporting into the Technical Engineering Manager (Mechanical) you will be part of the senior engineering services team providing high level technical support to the Hard FM estates service delivered by Serco to our customers at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. This includes support to the front line day to day maintenance team, small works, lifecycle replacement work and capital projects.
Working as part of a team supporting both the mechanical and electrical infrastructure, this is a key role responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring and maintaining statutory, mandatory and contractual compliance across all services to include; Ventilation Systems, Water Management (HWS & CWS Services), Medical Gas Systems, Decontamination, Pressure Systems, Boilers, MTHW System, Steam, Hydrotherapy Pool etc.
This vacancy within the Team will have a key focus on Hospital Ventilation Systems, Local Exhaust Ventilation and Fire Damper management.
We are offering the opportunity to work in a diverse technical environment that provides the scope to not only expand and broaden existing skills but develop new skills across a wide range of plant and equipment in what is a specialised engineering environment within the NHS.
We are looking for a self-motivated, flexible, customer focussed and pro-active individual with strong work ethic and proven experience and knowledge of mechanical infrastructure, systems, plant and equipment to join our team.
Main Accountabilities:
- Prepare and review maintenance policies, procedures, risk assessments and method statements for plant and equipment related activity.
- Manage and maintain compliance to appropriate legislation, standards and guidance.
- Management and input into third party contractor services.
- Ensure all relevant statutory inspections etc. are carried out in line with requirements.
- Manage and promote zero tolerance Health & Safety culture.
- Utilisation of the of the estates CAFM system to manage and plan work to include reactive, planned maintenance, asset management, scheduling etc.
- Work with Project Managers to provide technical and managerial support in the delivery of capital schemes to include design and commissioning support.
- Management of specialised systems to include Water Management, Ventilation, Medical Gas, Pressure Systems etc.
- Lead, mentor and development of the front line teams and third party contractors.
- Co-ordinate and manage engineering shutdowns.
- Involvement on both internal and external audits.
- Requirement to work hands on where and when required.
- Deputise in certain aspects for Engineering Manager.
- Participate in the On-Call escalation service to support on site staff out of hours.
- Carry out Authorised Person duties following training and formal appointment in at least one discipline – discipline(s) to be determined.
What you will need for the role:
- Completion of a recognised appropriate Engineering Apprenticeship or other relevant structured training programme in a mechanical engineering discipline.
- Appropriate engineering certificated qualifications.
- Knowledge of Water Safety Management, Ventilation, MTHW, Steam, Pressure Systems and other mechanical related systems.
- Professional approach
- A good knowledge of workplace Health & Safety and Statutory Legislation
- Computer literacy with ability to work with Microsoft applications.
- People management skills and experience.
What we offer
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more.
- Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
- A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- Interesting and enjoyable work.
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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