Maintenance Assistant

The Maintenance Assistant will complete engineering and maintenance activities and undertake duties for which they are trained and competent to do. There is an Estates management team based on site that can offer specialised technical advice and who can liaise with the appropriate levels of management to facilitate specialist isolations necessary to undertake certain engineering works.

*Collaborate and co-operate with the partners and colleagues to deliver a customer focused service.

*To undertake a proactive role in carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspection of building services, fabric, fixtures and fittings. All in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance.

*Carry out risk assessments on-site as instructed by supervisor / manager.

*Respond in a timely manner to ad-hoc breakdown requests as identified by the help desk / supervisor / manager or as a minimum, as per site contract.

*Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.

*Maintain records as and when appropriate and as required, whether written or electronic.

*Assist in Carrying out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.

The Maintenance Response Operative makes up part of the facilities maintenance team which contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the estate and associated engineering systems that is conducive for the delivery of healthcare.

*Assist in Carrying out systematic fault finding in a logical and safe manner on malfunctioning equipment.

*Use initiative to make appropriate decisions, including when working out of hours.

*Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training.

*Ensure liaison with Wards and Departments as required, ensuring there is minimum disruption whilst carrying out work.

*Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety, manufacturers' guidelines and relevant training.

*Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory and Company guidelines.

*Undertake training where necessary to learn and maintain skills and to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.

*Represent Equans in a respectful and professional manner.

*Electrical qualifications (desirable)

*Previously worked within a customer facing role

*Diligently complete all required job cards and other work-related paperwork to the required standard whether electronic or hard copy.

*Complete work within the allotted timeframes.

*Previously worked within a healthcare environment (desirable)

The post holder will have the required maintenance skills to ensure the safe and continuous operation of the site. Working within the response team and reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor and Mechanical Manager.

*Worked on Mechanical Systems, DHW, LPHW, CHW (desirable)

*Have experience of computer-based task monitoring systems (CAFM) (desirable)

*Previously worked within a general maintenance environment.

*Willingness to assist and work flexibly with other colleagues and or contractor's staff

What can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; * 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 years' service (+ public holidays) * Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary * Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers * Gym membership discounts * Cycle to work scheme * Holiday purchase scheme * 2 corporate social responsibility days per year * Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes * Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme * Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network * 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

EQUANS are looking for 2x Maintenance Assistants working on behalf of our Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital contract in Blackburn. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.