Your new company
The Beardwood Hospital and The Lancaster Hospital are part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. It is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.Circle Health Group is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's top 5 best big companies to work for, as well as the top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.We have an opportunity for an Engineering Technician to join their team of staff in the Engineering department to cover both Beardwood and Lancaster Hospitals.This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Your new role
- To ensure the prompt completion of all work orders for planned maintenance, reactive response, specialist subcontract work orders and remedial work orders.
- To provide Routine and Specialised Engineering Maintenance and breakdown support to a specific hospital site.
- Provide competent Technical, Health, Safety and Environmental support & assistance as required and act as an exemplar of company policies and procedures.
- Provide training, mentoring and hands-on assistance to any additional Site-based Technicians or Engineering Assistants.
- Provide engineering support and advice to the local hospital managers as required.
- Demonstrate a can-do culture based on exemplary engineering standards in an environment of open and honest integrity.
- To help build and develop a strong team ethos.
- Work at any Circle Health Group Hospital within the cluster to cover for engineering absence or to supplement labour, attend meetings, or to provide specialist advice or service to site, e.g. AP duties, Mechanical, Electrical or Air Con duties to ensure continued effective operational coverage.
What you'll need to succeed
- Current Construction Safety Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card at the appropriate level of qualification.
If electrically qualified, the current Electro-technical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card is required (Persons without the appropriate card will not be considered).
- City& Guilds Part 3, ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering essential
- Willingness to act as AP and RP Medgas as required is essential.
- Time served apprenticeship in a Mechanical or Electrical based discipline is essential.
- Comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety guidelines, statutes and ACOPs.
- Understanding of L8 Legionella ACOP within hospital buildings
- Demonstrated high level of organisation & time management skills, particularly in an environment with multiple, and sometimes conflicting priorities.
- Sound fault-finding techniques and ability to read drawings.
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
What you'll get in return
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions.
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity & Adoption pay.
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities
- ..and much more!
What you need to do now
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