Detailed job description and main responsibilities

•        Possess a clear understanding of all types of building, mechanical and electrical systems currently in operation in Healthcare type premises.
•        To work in accordance with the requirements of all relevant “Hospital Technical Memorandums”, “Health & Safety Regulations”  and “Building Regulations” etc, as appointed “Competent Person”.
•        Diagnose, service and repair faults in building, mechanical and electrical installations, plant and equipment.
•        Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance on building, mechanical and electrical installations, plant and equipment.
•        Manufacture, assemble and install new building, mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.
•        Carry out sign-off procedures for all types of building, mechanical and electrical plant and equipment, following repair or installation, in compliance with all relevant “Hospital Technical Memorandums”, “Health & Safety Regulations” and “Building Regulations”, etc.
•        Responsible for installation testing, general inspections and servicing of Gas Installations and equipment.
•        Liaise with Managers, Engineering Officers, regarding plant and equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.
•       Complete all Estates led documentation and test certificates as necessary.
•        Use all relevant hand and machine tools along with the necessary test equipment.
•       Undertake the duties of other craft trades as and when required to meet the needs of the Department.
•        Be able to interpret and work from drawings and specifications.
•        Offer lead assistance to Craftsperson's and Maintenance Assistants, and any others over all aspects of their own craft.
•        Perform all of the duties of the post as required without direct supervision.
•        Undertake all minor fabric of the building repairs inline with current standards
•        Liaise with specialist contractors and other EMT staff concerning repairs, etc and follow up work that is not completed in a reasonable time.
•        Survey the area of responsibility and initiate any work requiring attention.
•        Ensure that all parts and materials required are ordered promptly up to a signatory limit of £250 and obtain the necessary authority if orders are of a greater value.
•        Control and maintain, in the area of responsibility a small quantity of stores items and review the requirements.
•        Issue “Permits To Work” and ensure that the permit to work system is rigorously adhered to.
•        Liaise with Healthcare Managers and staff to discuss all maintenance related issues.
•        Understand fully the inter-relationship between the various maintenance crafts.
•        Be aware of current Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices.
•        Carry out complex manual handling tasks in line with the duties of the post.
•        Undertake “On Call” duties as part of the “On Call” team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to.
•        Plan and organise minor work programmes for self and others, ordering parts and materials as required.
•        To carry at all times a communications device such as Mobile Phone and respond to all communications.
•        To deputise for other Technicians as and when required.
•        To work overtime/flexibly as and when required to carry out emergency repairs
• Any other reasonable duties that may be determined from time to time