Maintenance Technician Dumfries

About the Role:

Serco is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. In this hands-on role, you will play a vital part in maintaining the hospital’s essential facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake maintenance, servicing, repairs, and minor improvements across the hospital.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Participate in rotational shifts and an on-call roster.
• Actively participate in building fabric/engineering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schemes.
• Use handheld electronic technology to provide information for the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system.
• Be prepared to work in high-risk areas, adhering to safety measures.
• Work overtime for emergency repairs as required.
• Provide cover for maintenance technicians and be on-call as needed.
• Undertake essential repair works, planned preventative maintenance, and fault diagnostics.
• Liaise with Site Engineer and Senior Technicians regarding equipment failures.
• Undertake fault-finding on engineering services and equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections, validation, and calibration tests.
• Complete all required reports, work orders, and test certificates.
• Immediately notify the Senior Technician and Site Engineers of any deviations from regulations.
• Follow detailed engineering drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Use all relevant tools and equipment safely.
• Undertake inspection and commissioning tests and issue completion certificates.
• Work and ensure others operate in accordance with Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTM’s) as an appointed Competent Person.
• Participate in an on-call rota.
• Be conversant with mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Be able to undertake Authorised Person, Skilled Person, and Competent Person roles.

Skills and Expertise:

• Completed City and Guilds/NVQ or equivalent in Engineering or Electrical apprenticeship.
• BTEC/ONC in engineering/building services or 5 years’ experience in a relevant role, preferably in a Healthcare environment.
• Competent person in relevant disciplines (e.g., piped medical gases, boiler and pressure systems, low-voltage electrical systems).
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• IT skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Health and Safety awareness.
• Customer care and service skills.
• Fire Safety awareness.

Job Facilities/Benefits:

• Salary package up to 41,937 plus Serco benefits.
• Shift allowances.
• Additional payments up to 2,000 for AP/CP responsibilities.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 6% matched to 12%).
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Wide range of learning opportunities, qualification funding, and mentoring.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• BUPA Anytime HealthLine.
• Wellbeing app.
• Simplyhealth cash plans.
• Discounts on products and services.
• ShareSave scheme.
• Employee networks.
• Paid volunteering day.
• Payroll Giving Scheme.

Why Join Us:

Serco values its employees, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We provide excellent training and development opportunities and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Our Disability Confident scheme ensures opportunities for skilled candidates, while our focus on employee wellbeing demonstrates our commitment to their well-being.