Mechanical Supervisor

To be responsible for the supervision, management and allocation of a multi-disciplined workforce and resources undertaking work associated with all engineering plant, building fabric and equipment to the estate within the Trust’s Establishments.

Mechanical installation and maintenance skills, including familiarity with the current water & ventilation Regulations.

Experienced on working on large heating and hot water systems and complex plant equipment.

Experience of working on large ventilation installations and associated controls including chillers and air conditioning.

Capable of fault finding and rectification.

Mechanical Supervisor

Location: Dorchester

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Temporary booking expected to last up to a month and maybe longer

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare

Working Environment: Hospital

Band: 5

Pay Rates:

£12.50-£15.50 paye per hour

£14.00-£17.00 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour

£16.00-£19.50 umbrella per hour

All the above rates are dependent on skill and experience.

Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.00am-4.15pm

Remote working option: Not specified

Travelling for work purposes: Yes, this is a Cross site role.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the supervision, management and allocation of a multi-disciplined workforce and resources undertaking work associated with all engineering plant, building fabric and equipment to the estate within the Trust’s Establishments.

Provide technical support to estates staff and contractors on issues that are complex and non-routine.

Follow departmental and Trusts operating policies and procedures guided by building and H & S regulations when undertaking this role and works closely with the Estates Officer but also independently without regular supervision.

Duties

The post holder will have responsibility for providing a technical engineering advice and support for the maintenance of equipment, fabric and utility services for the trust. Supervises / manages direct labour force and contractors together with:

Implement new and revised policies and changes in estates services and where appropriate review estates policies.

To be an authorised signatory for payments, to monitor project budgets associated with the repair and maintenance of physical assets.

To be able to enter data associated with stores maintenance and to process job requests via the Estates electronic request system. To analyse these using technical knowledge to update records including creating own spreadsheets to his / her area of work and to enter data.

Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to your own work

To accurately use highly developed physical skills in the use of fine tools, materials and equipment.

Taking account of H & S and current legislation undertake fault diagnosis, interprets technical information, formulates technical solutions to improve equipment performance and to analyse suitability of equipment together with interpret operational manuals.

Plan, prioritise and adjust a number of complex activities or programmes, liaising with user, contractors and specialist agencies together with adjustment of staffing levels.

To directly supervise the multi-disciplined direct labour force including monitoring, timekeeping and discipline.

Negotiate with departments for access to allow repairs to be undertaken explaining technical issues to non –technical staff.

Manage and plan access to departments for maintenance contractors, ensure that H & S procedures are documented keys and permits issued.

Provide quotations to other departments based on time and material costs.

Plan maintenance activities including staff rotas and overtime works, source supplies using technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical and building materials and processes

Assist Estates Officer in the maintenance of stock and supplies for the Estates Department.

Collect, collate and assimilate technical information to support the departments governance records of maintenance activities.

To be able to prioritise urgent and non-urgent repairs using knowledge of electrical, mechanical and building systems.

Monitor the completion of time sheets and job dockets, including reporting any performance issues to the Estates Officer. To undertake return to work interviews following staff absences due to sickness.

To ensure that safety procedures are observed in the use of Plant Equipment, Materials and Working Procedures and ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times in accordance with Health & Safety Regulation.

Assist with induction training of new staff and to train new and existing staff in the application of new equipment and procedures.

To work outside his/her trade in the event of an emergency or as directed by the Estates Officer/Head of Estates

To be able to drive and hold a clean driving license

To take part in an emergency on-call rota

Any other duties as delegated by the Estates Officer relevant to the post/department.

To participate in appropriate training as required by this position and determined by the Estates Management Staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Mechanical installation and maintenance skills, including familiarity with the current water & ventilation Regulations.

Experienced on working on large heating and hot water systems and complex plant equipment.

Experience of working on large ventilation installations and associated controls including chillers and air conditioning.

Capable of fault finding and rectification.

Apprenticeship time served-

BETC / HNC /HND

City and Guilds & NVQ

Specialized Courses Inc HTM

Recent and significant post qualification experience, preferably within a healthcare environment.

Experience of supervising a team

Regulatory Compliance

Appointed person in an HTM discipline.

IT literate, including various types of software.

Questions

Do you have experience working as Mechanical Supervisor within NHS or healthcare environment?

Have you previously worked as Mechanical Supervisor?

Do you have specialist knowledge of installation and maintenance skills?

Do you have familiarity with the current water and ventilation Regulations?

Do you meet the criteria above and available to start immediately?