Job Advert
An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Technician within the PSSD department based in Law House ,Carluke.
This vacancy is for a permanent ,Band 5 ,full time ,37.5 hr position .working on a day shift pattern .
A full valid UK driving licence holder will be essential for this position as the post holder will be required to work within an on call rota system .
The maintenance technician will maintain a range of buildings services, plant and equipment, which can sometimes be complex and non-routine by diagnosing and repairing faults as they occur.
Maintain NHSL’s mechanical, electrical plumbing, associated building services plant and building fabric assets to a high standard.
This will include the planning and prioritising on a day-to day basis of their workload and material management requirements to include documentation, completion and sign off.
In addition the successful candidate will have achieved the following skills & attributes:
Completion of apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Bias plus an HNC or equivalent, with additional non-core training qualification at SVQ level or equivalent.
Experience of working in an estates service environment.
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of current statutory legislative requirements.
Experience of inspecting and planning working in relation to PPM and Reactives.
Requirement to undertake in house training relevant to position such as specific statutory training, Archibus, Learnpro and Toolbox Talks.
Additional knowledge through training is also required for Portable appliance testing, periodic testing washer disinfectors, maintenance person sterilisers, asbestos awareness, legionella awareness and prevention, tube system maintenance, plc controllers, steam/Boilers etc to achieve competency and / or accreditation.
Accredited Boiler/Steam course resulting in postholders gaining accreditation and ensuring the organisation meets HSE and Insurance requirements regards competent persons.
Specific Medical Gas training and Medical Gas Pipeline Systems training is provided to ensure postholders have the required knowledge and can be deemed competent persons.
Sterilisers and autoclave accredited courses are provided to ensure competent person status.
Healthcare Ventilation course to ensure competent person status.
Specialist manufacturer courses are provided for unique equipment used in and industrial scale e.g. Specialist laundry equipment.
The maintenance technician will also required to develop additional skills through training provided in other specialist areas e.g. Complex Air Conditioning systems as evidenced throughout the Job description. Such systems require additional theoretical knowledge in order to understand their function and complexity.
Multiple additional courses are evidenced via training records that current Post holders have been required to undertake and maintain to ensure legislative compliance and can be made available upon request.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by the Hiring Manager Drew Smith Tel:01698 754397
email: Drew.Smith@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process email:recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received.
Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
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