Building Support Assistant Dumfries and Galloway

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Posting date:
21 January 2025
Salary:
Not specified
Additional salary information:
£30443-30443 per annum
Hours:
Full time
Closing date:
20 February 2025
Location:
Dumfriesshire, DG2 8PS
Company:
Serco Limited
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:
297307-43118947

Serco Limited

About the Role:

A Building Support Assistant is needed to join the team at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. This role involves a variety of technical tasks, contributing to the planned and reactive maintenance of engineering plant and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake building services maintenance tasks, following guidance from supervisors, technicians, and craftsmen.
  • Manage workload and take responsibility for Building Support Assistants.
  • Execute competent-based technical tasks, including Legionella remedial works, TMV and AHU filter changes, light fitting replacements, and low-risk controlled isolations.
  • Work in hazardous areas, adhering to all safety procedures.
  • Participate in planned preventative maintenance schemes and CAFM system labour control.
  • Perform emergency repairs as required.
  • Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance.
  • Liaise with Senior Technicians and Site Engineers regarding plant or equipment failures.
  • Assist with technical maintenance, diagnostic fault-finding, and repair.
  • Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections, schedules, and tasks.
  • Escort contractors as required.
  • Complete necessary reports, work orders, logbooks, and test certificates.
  • Operate within permit-to-work systems.
  • Immediately notify supervisors of any deviations from regulations.
  • Follow operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Use all relevant tools and equipment safely.
  • Ensure timely completion of work, including potential overtime.
  • Communicate effectively about work status to team members.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Recognised industry training and Health and safety awareness/ certification.
  • Experience in a building services maintenance environment.
  • Experience in a people-focused environment.
  • Strong accuracy and attention to detail, demonstrated in verbal and written communication.
  • IT skills.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines.
  • Multi-skilled in a variety of tasks and using various equipment.
  • Computer and keyboard skills.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to use initiative in problem-solving.
  • Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Teamwork skills.
  • Desire to develop skills and knowledge.
  • Flexible attitude to working hours and locations.

Job Facilities/Benefits:

  • Salary package up to 30,443, plus Serco Benefits.
  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%, matched to 12%).
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Training and development opportunities (over 1,100 internal courses, qualification funding, apprenticeships, mentoring).
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Bupa Anytime HealthLine.
  • Wellbeing app.
  • Simplyhealth cash plans.
  • Discounts on a wide range of products and services.
  • ShareSave scheme.
  • Employee networks.
  • Charity support.

Why Join Us:

Serco is a team of 50,000 individuals dedicated to delivering essential public services globally. Join a diverse, inclusive organization committed to individual performance, potential, and growth opportunities.