Maintenance Expert

4 weeks ago


Carluke, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Expert to join our team in PSSD Maintenance department within Law House. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining 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.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Determine and implement the most effective maintenance strategies for various building systems and equipment
  • Conduct regular inspections to identify potential issues before they become major problems
  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks as scheduled or required
  • Document all maintenance activities, including repairs, replacements, and other interventions
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless delivery of maintenance services
Requirements and Qualifications

To be considered for this role, applicants must have:

  • Completion of apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Bias plus an HNC or equivalent
  • Non-core training qualification at SVQ level or equivalent
  • Accredited Boiler/Steam course resulting in postholders gaining accreditation and ensuring the organisation meets HSE and Insurance requirements regards competent person
  • Specialist manufacturer courses are provided for unique equipment used in industrial scale e.g. Specialist laundry equipment
  • Experience of working in an estates service environment
  • Experience of inspecting and planning working in relation to PPM and Reactives
  • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of current statutory legislative requirements
  • 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
  • Required to develop additional skills through training provided in other specialist areas e.g. Complex Air Conditioning system
  • Requirement to undertake in-house training relevant to position such as specific statutory training, Archibus, Learnpro and Toolbox Talks
  • 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
  • Car Driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA licence
Benefits

The successful candidate will receive:

  • A competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience
  • A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
  • A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
  • Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits
  • Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
  • Occupational health services
  • Employee counselling services
  • Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire has a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.