Job Title: Mechanical Shift Technician

Location: Cheltenham

Working hours: To be cobfirmed

Salary: £15.83 p/h

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

gap personnel is looking to support our client in the search of new Mechanical Shift Tehnician.

As Mechanical Shift Tehnician you will have to participate in the day to day maintenance/running of all types of engineering plan and equipment associated with a modern day hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Managing stock control (monitoring stock levels, re-ordering, reconciliations)

 Perform a wide range of work of other crafts. Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new work. Diagnose and carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run plant and equipment. Be conversant with various aspects of Planned Preventative Maintenance. Use all relevant tools and equipment. Understand fully the inter-relationship between various maintenance crafts. Organise resources including labour, materials and transportation. Actively participate in the operation of the Estates / Facilities management system including completion of all paperwork required of the scheme. (Including completion of all job information and time sheets). Ability to manage minor electrical repairs

 Have the ability to prioritise and plan own workload utilising the MICAD management system mobile data, for which appropriate training will be given. Obligation to undertake training where necessary to learn new techniques, specifically in relation to specialised testing and maintenance routines. Possess the ability to communicate and liaise with all levels of staff on possible technical matters regarding essential maintenance. Be able to instruct others on aspects of own work relating to original trade, including other trades staff, maintenance assistants and contractors. Liaise with ward/department Managers to arrange access for all building repair and maintenance. Learn new techniques with additional training to own trade. Have a good understanding of the workings of other trades in relationship to your own. Exposure to heat, noise, body fluids, chemical hazards and sewage, continual lifting (occasionally heavy). An ongoing requirement to exert moderate physical effort and frequent requirement for Concentration i.e. faults finding, interpretation of drawings. Occasional exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions i.e. sluices, infected areas, blocked drainage deep cleans, and barrier cleans. Prepared to work outside and at times at height from ladders, mobile platforms and fixed platforms. Required to follow Trust & GMS Procedures and participate in audits from internal and external sources. Any other duties within the GMS function which may be required by the Estates Maintenance Manager within the scope of the individual’s competence or as laid down in agreements between the Department of Health and Social Security and Trade Unions. To take part in the maintenance on call rota including working unsocial hours as part of a shift rota Develop as a Competent Person (CP) for Mechanical services such as HVAC, Water, Piped Med Gas, Steam Work through the competency framework for this post

Knolage and Skills:

 To be fully conversant with all aspects of mechanical skills (E) To have testing and inspection experience (D) To have a sound knowledge and understanding of other building trades (E)

 To have substantial years’ experience in the relevant trade (E).

Qualifications:

 Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship and NVQ L3 and appropriate years continuous experience in the industry, together with the required minimum Qualifications of:Level 3 in Mechanical engineering (E).

 Or an alternative recognised equivalent qualification.( E ) Driving license. ( E )

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