Building Support Assistant

Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary depending on experience, plus Serco Benefits
At Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, we have an exciting opportunity for a Building Support Assistant to join the team on a full-time basis.
As the Building Support Assistant you will undertake the work, under the guidance of the Technical Management team, technicians, and craftsman, on all aspects of engineering plantand equipment for both planned and reactive maintenance.
Whilst undertaking the maintenance, you will work from training programmes, work procedures and operational manuals, recording and logging readings, carrying out basic adjustments and repairs with careful documentation and recording on service sheets and work orders. You will also carry out ductwork cleaning, filter changing, lamp and tube replacement including cleaning plant, equipment, plant rooms, plenums and electrical sub-stations as required.
We are looking for a competent, flexible individual who will be able to undertake challenging responsibilities as required, having excellent communication skills to provide the best service possible.
**Main Accountabilities**:
To work in accordance with the requirements of the Scottish Health Technical
Memorandums (SHTM’s), and other applicable legislation under the guidance of supervisors, technicians, and craftsmen
To manage own workload and a level of responsibility for Building Support Assistants
To be responsible to undertake competent based technical tasks such as Legionella remedial works to TMV’s AHU filter changes, light fitting replacements, low risk controlled isolations.
To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned preventative maintenance schemes.
Actively participate in the operation of the Computer Aid Facilities Management (CAFM) system labour control by completion of paperwork for all work orders, service sheets and logbooks or electronic logger.
Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.
Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Senior Technician’s and Site Engineer’s.
To liaise with Senior Technician’s and Site Engineer’s regarding plant or equipment failures and observations.
Assist technicians and craftsmen with technical maintenance diagnostic fault finding and repair.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections, schedules and tasks, unsupervised where considered safe and appropriate.
Escort contractors as required.
Complete all report sheets, work orders, logbooks, and test certificates as necessary.
Operates within constraints of permit to work systems.
Immediately notifies the Senior Technician’s and Site Engineer’s of any deviation from the regulations.
Follows guidance as laid down operation and maintenance manuals.
Uses all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works
Ensure that works are completed or communicated, even if it means working longer than the designated working hours.
Ensuring that information regarding works not completed or works required are conveyed to other members of staff
The post holder will be responsible for all appropriate health, safety and welfare mattersaffecting staff in or attached to their area of work responsibility. This will include safe systemsof work, training and safety inspections.
Training for this role is provided, and it will be mandatory to attend training establishments as necessary.
**What you will need for the role**:
Health and safety awareness/ certification
Experience of working within a building services maintenance environment
Experience in a people environment
Accuracy and attention to detail, specifically in verbal and written communication systems
IT skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines in a demanding environment
The post holder will be multi skilled in a variety of tasks and use of equipment
Occasional manual handling
Computer and keyboard skills obtained through experience and practice
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Able to use own initiative in problem solving on day-to-day issues
Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
Work well as part of a team
Keen to develop both own skills and knowledge and that of other
Flexible attitude to working hours and locations
What we offer
**Salary**: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
**Pension**: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. Matched to 12%
**Holidays**: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
**Training and development**: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
**Wellbeing**: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLin