Mechanical Technician
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
08:00 – 16:00 (7.5 hours per day)
Salary - £34,759.11 - £42,689.71 per annum plus benefits
Here are Serco, we are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join our team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. This role will be responsible for providing safe and efficient maintenance of the mechanical services and equipment within the hospital. The post holder will ensure that the Hospital Building, Fabric, Plant, Services and Equipment are maintained to a high standard by carrying out reactive repairs, fault finding, servicing, commissioning, and maintenance to ensure continued efficiency, safety, and reliability.
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital puts its patients at the heart of everything they do. The Hospital cares for the people of Norfolk, north Suffolk and further afield, providing almost one million out-patient appointments, day case procedures and in-patient admissions every year. The hospital has 1,200 beds and state-of-the art facilities and works closely with the University of East Anglia to train health professionals and have a strong focus on research.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
- Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance to a wide range of Plant and Equipment.
- Ensuring work requests are managing and processed out of normal working hours.
- Managing the work team out of normal working hours.
- Take a proactive approach to the development and review of Health & Safety systems, work instructions and working practices.
- Actively participate in the Computerised Labour Control System, including accurate and punctual completion of Work Order Documentation.
What you'll need to do the role
To be considered for this role you will need to have completed a recognised appropriate Engineering Apprenticeship or other relevant structured Training Program, appropriate City & Guilds and/or BTEC certification. You will need proven experience of working in a similar environment and sound knowledge and understanding of Mechanical Building Services. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and great customer service skills.
For an informal chat please contact Mark Speller, Mechanical Engineering Manager on:
Why Serco?
Meaningful and vital work: Working within Health at Serco means that you'll play a critical role in ensuring that patients continue to receive the support that they need 24/7.
A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support a hospital and we're big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, progress into team management or move into operations, you'll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.
Great people: Hospitals are busy places, and you will find yourself interacting with staff, patients, visitors and of course your supportive team. You will be a significant part of the hospital.
What we offer
- Salary:
Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
- Pension:
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- Holidays:
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Training and development:
We offer a wide range of learning opportunitieswith 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 HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
- Discounts:
Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
- ShareSave scheme:
Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
- Employee networks:
Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
- Charity:
Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact .
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