Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Maintenance Technician - Mechanical biased\n\nQueen Alexandra Hospital - Portsmouth\n\n£28,00 - 31,000 \n\nMonday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM \n\nBrief\n\nMaintenance 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.\n\nThe 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!\n\nBenefits\n\nSalary: £31,000 per annum + overtime\n24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)\nLife Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary\nEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers\nGym membership discounts \nCycle to work scheme \nHoliday purchase scheme\n2 corporate social responsibility days per year\nBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programs\nAttractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme\nAccess to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the + community), RISE (representing people from backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Professionals.\n24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app \n\nWhat the role entails:\n\nSome of the main duties of the role will include:\n\nPerform routine boiler tests and mechanical maintenance tasks (training provided)\nPrepare plant and equipment for insurance inspections\nWork safely on steam and hot water systems under a Permit to Work system\nDiagnose faults and maintain complex systems in line with PSSR and other regulations\nSupport the Estates Management team in delivering a 24-hour maintenance service\nLiaise with hospital departments to resolve maintenance issues professionally and efficiently\nCarry a radio for immediate response and undertake training as required\nWork in confined spaces and challenging environments when necessaryWhat experience you need to be successful:\n\nRecognised engineering apprenticeship or approved equivalent (e.g. City & Guilds).\nNVQ Level 2 (or higher) or equivalent relevant experience.\nDemonstrable experience in a relevant mechanical maintenance role.\nCity & Guilds in steam maintenance or BOAS certification (desirable).\nExperience with calorifiers, PHEs, pipe fitting, industrial hot water systems (desirable).\nKnowledge of specialist pressure systems (desirable).\nFamiliarity with other trades is advantageous (desirable).

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