Technician - Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary

1 month ago


Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom Serco Full time

Main Purpose:

The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in the rotational shift and on-call roster, ensuring adaptability and flexibility to carry out work including activities that are multi-skilled, complex, and/or non-routine. They will be responsible for calibration and fault-finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment, undertaking maintenance, servicing, repairs, minor improvements, and capital work across the hospital as directed by the Estates management team, ensuring compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Main Accountabilities:

  • To work in accordance with the requirements of the Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTM's) as required.
  • To actively participate in the operation and control of building fabric/engineering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schemes.
  • To use handheld electronic technology to provide feedback of information required by the Computer Aided Facilities Management system (CAFM) to assist the estates department in carrying out its duties.
  • To be prepared to work in high-risk and challenging areas, ensuring all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury, and prevent damage to equipment are fully implemented.
  • To ensure that works are completed or communicated, even if it means working longer than the designated working hours.
  • To work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.
  • To provide cover for maintenance technicians' shift cover and on-call as required.
  • To undertake essential repair works, planned preventative maintenance, calibration, and fault diagnostics at the request of Senior Technician to building and engineering assets.
  • To liaise with Site Engineer and Senior Technicians regarding plant or equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.
  • To undertake fault-finding on engineering services and equipment.
  • To carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections, validation, and calibration tests in accordance with Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTM's) and other applicable legislation and work instructions.
  • To complete all report sheets, work orders, and test certificates as necessary.
  • To use handheld electronic technology to provide feedback of information required by the Computer Aided Facilities Management system (CAFM) to assist the estates department in carrying out its duties.
  • To immediately notify the Senior Technician and Site Engineers of any deviation from the regulations.
  • To follow detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
  • To use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
  • To undertake inspection and commissioning tests for the installation and issue the appropriate completion certificates.
  • To work and ensure those carrying out tasks operate to the Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTM's) as an appointed Competent Person for Serco.
  • To participate in an on-call, out of hours, rota – usually 1 week in 6.

What you will need for the role:

  • Completed City and Guilds/NVQ or equivalent in Engineering or Electrical apprenticeship.
  • BTEC/ONC in engineering/building services and/or five years' experience in engineering/building craftsperson role preferably in a Healthcare environment.
  • Competent person in either/or but not limited to: Piped medical gases, boiler and pressure systems, Low voltage electrical systems to requirements of SHTM's.
  • Capable of appointment to a competent person relevant role.
  • Capable of appointment to a skilled person relevant role.
  • To give direction to other on-shift staff.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • To provide technical advice and support to Trainees, Apprentices, Maintenance Assistants, and subcontracted service providers.
  • To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade.
  • Health and Safety.

What we offer:

  • Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
  • Days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more.
  • Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
  • A fantastic culture and supportive team where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
  • Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
  • Interesting and enjoyable work.
  • Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.


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