Total 142 Engineering job vacancies in Nottingham, NG6 9DR

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Job Title Electrical Project Engineer

Location Nottingham (field based)

Package To £40, 000, plus overtime & benefits

Travel On the road



Are you a seasoned professional with Electrical Project Management experience? Do you have a proven track record of delivering
results within an Electrical Engineering environment? If the answer is yes, we’re looking for you! Omega Red is seeking an
exceptional Electrical Project Manager to join our field-based team in Nottingham.



Who we are:



Omega Red, is part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd, a division of South Staffordshire Plc. Omega Red is a specialist, design,
installation, testing and maintenance contractor, within the electrical earthing, lightning protection and height safety market.
Operating nationally, the business focuses on providing top quality safety-critical services for the protection of people,
buildings and infrastructure. Omega Red is a successful, growing company that is looking for talented employees who want to work
in an environment that is challenging and rewarding.



The role:



The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for the accurate, compliant, timely and cost-effective delivery of Omega's
Engineering Departmental activities, in which responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

* Installing surge protection devices to low-voltage electrical systems, in line with the relevant UK Standards
* Inspection and testing of earthing systems, in line with relevant UK Standards
* Completion of relevant reports and certification
* Reporting progress on projects, as required, to the relevant manager
* Upholding Company Health & Safety standards, with training course provided




What you’ll need:



The successful candidate will need to have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

* 18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671: 2008 (2015)) and
driving licence are essential
* Hold a relevant Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ESC) card
* Having knowledge of lightning, surge protection and earthing systems would be a distinct advantage (if not, training will be
given)
* Having knowledge of other low-voltage electrical systems would also be an advantage
* Be IT literate and happy to work as part of our team
* Confident in supervising and managing multiple commercial contracts
* Proficient in domestic, industrial and commercial electrical installations working autonomy (both single and 3 phase)
* Excellent customer liaison skills
* Effective communication skills - technical and business related, with an ability to build relationships at all levels
* Flexible approach to work pattern as the role involves extensive travel, varying start/finish times as operationally required
and the ability to lodge away from home is essential




What You’ll Get in Return:




Job Types: Full-time, Permanent



Pay: Up to £40,00 per year

£250 overtime per shift (weekend availability)




* Company vehicle
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Life insurance
* Free 24/7 GP service




Work Location: On the road

About the Job

Are you a natural problem solver with an inquisitive mind who is always looking for ways in which you can make improvements? Can you handle high pressure situations without losing focus and quality?

We are recruiting for a Process Engineer to join our busy tooling department. In this exciting role you will be accountable for the trialling, testing and process optimisation of all new injection mould tooling for Games Workshop.

The tooling team delivers tooling to manufacture the best quality table top war gaming miniatures in the world which are cherished and collected by customers. If you are self-motivated, keen and eager to seek out and trial the latest technologies and techniques to ensure the best possible manufacturing methods are being used, then this could be the role for you.

You will be trialling all new small to medium size tooling right through from the first test shot to final sign off, producing reports for each trial. Using Arburg injection moulding machines in a dedicated tool try out area, you will be liaising with toolmakers and tool designers to resolve moulding issues. You will produce all samples, setting data and documentation to hand over to production.

We know that trying to eliminate a tiny pin hole or fill the last millimetre of a thin part makes this job a real challenge. Success in this role relies on staying cheerful and focused on resolving difficult moulding problems. Doing this consistently to a very busy schedule is tough, but will appeal to people who enjoy this kind of challenge.

Experience and knowledge of Injection Moulding is essential.

Working at Games Workshop

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is just as important as your skills and experience.

The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.

In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let's not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!

How to Apply

To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.

Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you're ready, please click apply, below.

Closing Date: Applications must be received by midnight, UK time, on Sunday 23rd June 2024

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is just as important as your skills and experience.

The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.

In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let's not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!

As the Mobile A/C and Refrigeration Engineer you will be responsible for the planned, reactive, servicing and minor install works on air conditioning and refrigeration systems on a portfolio of commercial properties.

The ideal candidate will a relevant qualification such as F-Gas and/or NVQ Level 2 (as a minimum) and previous experience in a similar role.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

We are pleased to share details of a permanent opportunity for an experienced Backup & Restore specialist to join our dedicated IT Operations team in Digital & Technology Services.

As an IT Operations Support Engineer specialising in backup & restore you will work alongside an established IT Operations team, supporting on- premise and cloud based services for our UK, China and Malaysia campuses. You will work within the Enterprise Operations Team to maintain availability and quality of central systems and services for the university. This includes monitoring central IT systems and services, providing first line, second line and third line (as appropriate) support in the event of systems failing in order to being them back online as soon as possible.

You will play a key role within infrastructure and change teams acting as subject matter expert for backup and restore. You will act as the primary service owner for the service, ensuring it is fit-for-purpose, appropriately patched, aligned with strategic roadmaps and delivered to agreed SLAs/KPIs. Working closely with other DTS teams, you will take a lead planning maintenance and upgrades and will play a key role in business continuity and major incident / problem resolution when required.

Your background will include a proven track record in backup and restore technologies, VEEAM and SQL database administration, as well as the maintenance of virtual and physical tape libraries, storage and servers. Ideally, you will have worked within a large, multi-technology network environment, supporting both on-premise and cloud based services. You will also have experience of monitoring systems to manage performance and network security.

As the successful candidate, you will have a degree/professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience and be a motivated self-starter, ideally with experience of ITIL and supporting change within a complex IT environment.

At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and attractive pension scheme.

The post is offered on a permanent contract. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Nick Cox - email nick.cox@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.

We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process.

We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you.

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job title: Electrical Engineer

Pay rate: £18.22 an hour | £38,000 per annum

Location: Nottingham, NG15 area

Contract: Temporary with potential for permanent, Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week

Job Description:

• Electrical PPMs and reactive maintenance.
• Prepare and utilise Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks to ensure safe working practices.
• Ensure a Safe and Healthy working environment, including adherence to uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Keep up-to-date plant logs at all times.
• Provide engineering support in emergency situations to ensure business and operational continuity.
• Looking after plant rooms and AHUs

The ideal candidate must have the following:

• 18th Edition
• NVQ/City and Guilds
• Experience working within a Facilities Management environment
• Commercial experience

If this sounds of interest to you, submit your latest CV today! Thanks, Louis at Randstad Leeds

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job title: Mechanical Engineer

Pay rate: £18.22 an hour | £38,000 salary

Location: Nottingham, NG15 area

Contract: Temporary with potential to go perm, full-time

Main duties include:

• PPMs and reactive maintenance
• Complete all work-related documentation
• Carry out emergency repairs onsite
• Use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines
• Awareness and understanding of KPIs and SLAs
• Fault finding on complex systems, looking after plant rooms and AHUs

The ideal candidate will have:

• Mechanical/engineering apprenticeship
• Experience working in a mechanical setting

If this sounds of interest to you, submit your updated CV today! Thanks, Louis at Randstad Leeds

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Our Schools Maintenance Team is expanding, and we have a vacancy for a mobile Maintenance engineer covering North Lincolnshire.
Do you have experience required in:
Joinery
Plumbing
Painting and decorating
Groundworks
General building
Shopfitting
A working knowledge of health and safety in the workplace
This role is practical, fast-paced and physical, but also hugely satisfying allowing the successful applicant to maintain buildings, facilities, equipment and plant to a high standard and to design and build innovative solutions that genuinely enhance the lives of staff and children in our care.
In this practical role you will:
Deliver outstanding maintenance and development services to our schools in Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Crowle.
Be enthusiastic, energetic, well-motivated and able to think outside of the box.
Use your initiative, experience and skills to provide a first-class service at all times.
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
Be involved in wider projects renovating schools.
This is a rewarding job in a friendly, supportive team that makes a real difference in the lives of our staff and the children in our care.
This is a permanent full time role working 37 hours per week, all year round.
About us
We are Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
Why work for us?
We offer:
A salary of £25,979 - £28,770 per annum (OLOL Band 4).
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
Access to first-class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme– emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
Health and wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider.
Staff discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme that includes a Cycle-to-work scheme.
For an informal discussion about the role and our school please contact Our Lady of Lourdes Central Team..
How to Apply:
Please complete the online application form located on our vacancies page: Vacancies - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (ololcatholicmat.co.uk)
Closing Date: Friday 14 June 2024 at 9.00am
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants.
Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential.
We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
Follow us on Twitter: @OLOLCatholicMAT
Connect with us on LinkedIn

Design Engineer
Nottingham
Up to £45,000

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join a great Medical Device company priding itself on quality.

With no day ever being the same as a Design Engineer the role offers career development within a first-class high tech environment.

Benefits:- Opportunity to work flexibly, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Health cash plan

Role & Responsibilities:

• Produce mechanical designs and solutions for bespoke components and products, meeting requirements for our worldwide customers
• Responsible for the full lifecycle design - concept design, 2D/3D CAD modelling, engineering drawings and design for manufacture, as well as maintenance and design improvement considerations
• Team liaison to capture product requirements and create design specifications
• Liaising with colleagues to produce standard operating procedures
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• A degree in physical product/industrial design or mechanical engineering or similar discipline
• previous experience in relevant engineering role that includes lifecycle design experience - concept design, 2D/3D modelling, engineering drawings and design for manufacture as well as maintenance and design improvement considerations
• Experience using 3D CAD software (Ideally Siemens NX, other packages i.e. Solidworks still applicable)
• Experience with complex surfacing in 3D CAD (Ideally Siemens NX, other packages i.e. Solidworks still applicable)
• Good understanding of Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA)
• Experience designing with a wide range of materials and manufacturing processes with the ability to optimize for performance, mass, strength/durability, and cost.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Rullion require two experienced Mechanical Fitters to work with a world leading Light Rail / Rolling Stock company as a Tram Maintainer, based out of their Tram Depot in Nottingham.

This position would suit candidates with either Rolling Stock, Light Rail, Large Transportation or Military Vehicle experience.

Rates of pay:

1 x Mechanical Fitter - Days

Monday to Thursday - Days only

* PAYE: £19.21 per hour + accrued holidays
Or
* UMBRELLA: £23.93 per hour (first 12 weeks) / £25.12 per hour (after 12 weeks)

This role falls inside of IR35 and therefore payment options are either PAYE or Umbrella:


Duration:
Contract Role - rolling 6 months

Role:
Main duties and responsibilities will include:

* To work as a member of a team to service, maintain, repair and overhaul tram stock & equipment
* Work as directed by and in co-operation with the Production Manager and comply with all depot protection procedures
* Understand and abide to safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices, H & S.A.W. and C.O.S.H.H.
* Adhere to and work within Quality Systems to the current standard
* Work as part of a team, complete or assist in any of the team's activities to ensure work is completed on time to specification
* Routine exam work
* Routine primary fault finding (to level of competency)
* Component exchange
* Stores provision

Candidate requirements:
* NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
* Practical knowledge and experience of mechanical and/or electric engineering.
* Experience of working to procedures, work instructions and vehicle maintenance instructions.

This role is subject to Drugs & Alcohol testing, due to working in a safety critical environment.
Should you have any questions on this, please let me know.

Contact Julian Elmore at Rullion for further details

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Electrical Design Engineer
Nottingham -on site with flexible working available
£40,000 - £55,000

I am representing a very well-established Building Services Consultancy located in central Nottingham looking for experienced Electrical Design Engineer within the industry. This role has wide range of interesting projects within education and residential sectors. There is established team of 9 engineers and this role is recruited due to their growth meaning lots of opportunities for the future. This team is fantastic and has very hands on Directors that likes to reward their team with social days out throughout the year. If you feel that you want to feel appreciated and supported in your next role lets have a chat!

Benefits as a Electrical Design Engineer:

• Salary £40,000 - £55,000 DOE
• 24 holidays + Bank holidays
• 38 hour week Monday to Friday (9-5 core hours, but can be flexible depending on your needs)
• Pension 4%
• Health Care
• Life Assurance
• Nice new offices to work in
• Social team days throughout a year
• Flexible working
• Exceptional career opportunities
• Training and learning
• Excellent work life balance
• Friendly and supportive team
• Childcare vouchers
• Committed to chartership and MCIBSE mentoring.

Your Responsibility and Skills as a Electrical Design Engineer

• A fantastic opportunity for a junior / intermediate engineer to further their career and join a successful Nottingham City Centre consultancy.
• Work as part of internal and wider project design teams
• Co-ordination with other disciplines and specialists
• Work with our energy modelers and low carbon consultants to establish energy strategies.
• Preparation of designs, calculations, specifications and reports
• Site visits, meetings, and inspection of installation works
• Assist senior engineers in managing projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft software
• Basic knowledge of Revit, IES, Cymap (not essential)
• Basic understanding of regulations and standards
• Basic understanding of RIBA stages
• Good organisational skills and teamwork

If you are interested please reach out to Arita on 07341089411 or email arita.jansone@gigroup.com

GI Professional - Bullhorn only is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our Schools Maintenance Team is expanding, and we have a vacancy for a mobile Maintenance engineer covering North Lincolnshire.
Do you have experience required in:
Joinery
Plumbing
Painting and decorating
Groundworks
General building
Shopfitting
A working knowledge of health and safety in the workplace
This role is practical, fast-paced and physical, but also hugely satisfying allowing the successful applicant to maintain buildings, facilities, equipment and plant to a high standard and to design and build innovative solutions that genuinely enhance the lives of staff and children in our care.
In this practical role you will:
Deliver outstanding maintenance and development services to our schools in Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Crowle.
Be enthusiastic, energetic, well-motivated and able to think outside of the box.
Use your initiative, experience and skills to provide a first-class service at all times.
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
Be involved in wider projects renovating schools.
This is a rewarding job in a friendly, supportive team that makes a real difference in the lives of our staff and the children in our care.
This is a permanent full time role working 37 hours per week, all year round.
About us
We are Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
Why work for us?
We offer:
A salary of £25,979 - £28,770 per annum (OLOL Band 4).
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
Access to first-class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme– emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
Health and wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider.
Staff discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme that includes a Cycle-to-work scheme.
For an informal discussion about the role and our school please contact Our Lady of Lourdes Central Team..
How to Apply:
Please complete the online application form located on our vacancies page: Vacancies - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (ololcatholicmat.co.uk)
Closing Date: Monday 13 May 2024 at 9.00am
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants.
Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential.
We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
Follow us on Twitter: @OLOLCatholicMAT
Connect with us on LinkedIn

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESClinical TechnicalProvide specialised clinical technical services to the Oncology Department. Start-up Linear Accelerators (advanced radiotherapy treatment machines) and perform daily pre-clinical maintenance to decide upon the clinical status. Ensuring that they operate safely and remain within recommended tolerances and clinically defined parameters. Interpret treatment machine standby & running values, to identify possible deterioration of specific components, predict useful life remaining and be proactive in the acquisition of replacement items prior to machine failure. Communicate with treatment radiographers, clinical scientists and medical staff to gain a clear understanding of any problematic equipment symptoms. Use initiative and sound judgment to assess the seriousness and implications of any problems, and dictate the clinical status of the equipment accordingly. Perform immediate rectification tasks, where possible, to allow the continuation of interrupted patient treatment. Consult with treatment radiographers, where patient contact is imminent; in order to ensure the privacy and modesty of patients is protected. Ability to work under pressure, undertake advanced faultfinding on complex electronic systems. Apply proven faultfinding techniques to diagnose problems promptly, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer-supplied information. Use all available resources to positively identify defective item, particularly high-cost, non-returnable goods and use judgment to approximate machine downtime. Perform scheduled Quality Assurance checks on treatment machines, to ensure the correct operation of primary and secondary electronic, mechanical and software driven safety devices, software limits and calibrated settings. Participate in a shift pattern, which provides pre-treatment maintenance on the weekends when patients are undergoing intensive radiotherapy treatment. Also on-call breakdown cover for evening and weekends, plus weekend on-call breakdown cover for all other emergency radiotherapy patients. Responsible for maintaining integrity of protection systems for radiation controlled areas. Responsible as an IR(ME)R 2000 operator. Perform safety related checks and embody performance-enhancing modifications to treatment equipment, in accordance with manufacturers directives and instructions. Provide support on the maintenance and repair of the complete range of radiotherapy and radiation dosimetry/monitoring equipment. Take responsibility for the clinical status of patient treatment machines, following maintenance, and the quality of workmanship carried out. In conjunction with Clinical Scientists (Radiotherapy Physicists) provide specialist knowledge and assistance in the adjustment of patient critical equipment, to optimise performance and obtain the required clinical parameters. Participate in all general clinical engineering duties as required. Liaise with clinical staff to organise planned and un-planned maintenance, and adjust schedules in response to short-term clinical needs. Contact manufacturers to obtain information, provide feedback on equipment related issues and return of parts for assessment. Monitor stocks of components, spares and materials held, re-ordering when necessary to maintain stock levels. Keep relevant scientific, technical, and QA documentation for all tasks performed. Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the post holders care. Ensure electronic workshop facility is kept clear and well ordered and that all equipment is maintained and safe to use. Ensure adequate safety devices and signs are in place prior to live working on lethal voltages. Provide technical advice to clinical scientists, radiographers, other staff groups and departmental colleagues as appropriate. Assist with evaluation, commissioning and safety testing of intricate and complex equipment. Be proactive in locating replacement parts from the most competitive source, whilst maintaining the quality of all items used. Introduce and improve engineering controlled documentation, used within the department, which must conform to current quality assurance standards. ManagerialParticipate in shift patterns and on-call rosters to ensure adequate cover for equipment preparation and breakdown. Prioritise and manage own work in accordance with section policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working practices and procedures. Participate in regular meetings with the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering, other technical staff in the Section, Clinical Scientist and Radiotherapy. Keep accurate records of all work performed and complete appropriate records. Teaching, Training and ResearchRegularly teach and train other staff (technicians, clinical scientists, radiographers) in the operation and care of Radiotherapy equipment. Train Staff in the full range of techniques and methods used in the Engineering Facility. Supervise Trainees on placement. Give presentations at seminars and training courses. Assist other groups within department in the development and construction of new and innovative devices to support clinical activity and research. Participate in the evaluation of medical equipment. Professional Keep abreast of technical developments. Enrol in appropriate Continuing Professional development programmes. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the Department. Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements, professional standards and acceptable guidelines. Miscellaneous Other appropriate duties, as required, for which the post holder has adequate training.

Responsible for the repair, maintenance and servicing of a defined range of medical equipment/devices, requiring a high degree of competence, experience and specialised knowledge. Please note we are also willing to consider candidates who dont meet all the essential criteria as a progression against agreed milestones, this will be under Annex 21 basis as defined in the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment. Measures including pay and milestones underpinning this appointment will be discussed with the successful candidate by the appointing manager.

A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.


We are seeking to appoint an experienced engineer as a Band 6 Senior Radiotherapy Physics Practitioner (Linac Engineering) within the radiotherapy physics department at Nottingham. The ideal candidate will have a degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering (or similar) and some experience in linac engineering in a clinical setting. However, this post may also suit a candidate who is experienced as a field service engineer or who has an aptitude for fault-finding on highly complex equipment. The work involves both preventative and corrective work on complex accelerators including analogue and digital control, High voltage and high current devices, high energy radiofrequency equipment, networking and mechanical work.

The Radiotherapy Engineering Section provides linac engineering services on behalf of Radiotherapy Physics in the Medical Physics and Clinical engineering Department. The primary role of the team is to provide specialist, patient-focused support and immediate response for the radiotherapy and radiotherapy physics services. This takes the form of pre-treatment maintenance, diagnostic testing and decisions about the clinical status of treatment machines on a daily basis. The team carries out preventative maintenance tasks, calibration of patient critical equipment parameters, safety testing, and prompt fault diagnosis and repair on a wide range of highly complex and patient critical therapeutic and associated ancillary equipment with the aim of maintaining patient treatment targets. The clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer hardware/software and networking, gas, high vacuum, laser, high voltage, water-cooling and safety systems.
The post holder is required to exercise a high level of flexibility, initiative, and tenacity. Working at all times to extremely high standards, maintaining safety and being accountable.

The post holder will need to communicate effectively with treatment radiographers, clinical scientist and medical staff to discuss concerns regarding machine behavior, identify faults, repair equipment, liaise with and work alongside equipment manufacturers as deemed necessary or appropriate.

Radiotherapy in Nottingham is a well-equipped department treating patients in the Nottinghamshire area. Major equipment includes 6 Elekta Versa HD linacs, 2 Canon Aquilion Exceed wide bore CT scanners as well as superficial and brachytherapy treatment facilities. Treatment planning is carried out with RayStation and Monaco. We provide both the SRS and paediatric radiotherapy service for the East Midlands. Other advanced radiotherapy treatments we provide include SABR for both oligo-metastatic cancer as well as primary lung cancer.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Technical
Provide specialised clinical technical services to the Oncology Department.

Start-up Linear Accelerators (advanced radiotherapy treatment machines) and perform daily pre-clinical maintenance to decide upon the clinical status. Ensuring that they operate safely and remain within recommended tolerances and clinically defined parameters.

Interpret treatment machine standby & running values, to identify possible deterioration of specific components, predict useful life remaining and be proactive in the acquisition of replacement items prior to machine failure.

Communicate with treatment radiographers, clinical scientists and medical staff to gain a clear understanding of any problematic equipment symptoms. Use initiative and sound judgment to assess the seriousness and implications of any problems, and dictate the clinical status of the equipment accordingly.

Perform immediate rectification tasks, where possible, to allow the continuation of interrupted patient treatment. Consult with treatment radiographers, where patient contact is imminent; in order to ensure the privacy and modesty of patients is protected.

Ability to work under pressure, undertake advanced faultfinding on complex electronic systems. Apply proven faultfinding techniques to diagnose problems promptly, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer-supplied information. Use all available resources to positively identify defective item, particularly high-cost, non-returnable goods and use judgment to approximate machine downtime.

Perform scheduled Quality Assurance checks on treatment machines, to ensure the correct operation of primary and secondary electronic, mechanical and software driven safety devices, software limits and calibrated settings.

Participate in a shift pattern, which provides pre-treatment maintenance on the weekends when patients are undergoing intensive radiotherapy treatment. Also on-call breakdown cover for evening and weekends, plus weekend on-call breakdown cover for all other emergency radiotherapy patients.

Responsible for maintaining integrity of protection systems for radiation controlled areas.

Responsible as an IR(ME)R 2000 operator.

Perform safety related checks and embody performance-enhancing modifications to treatment equipment, in accordance with manufacturers’ directives and instructions.

Provide support on the maintenance and repair of the complete range of radiotherapy and radiation dosimetry/monitoring equipment.

Take responsibility for the clinical status of patient treatment machines, following maintenance, and the quality of workmanship carried out.

In conjunction with Clinical Scientists (Radiotherapy Physicists) provide specialist knowledge and assistance in the adjustment of patient critical equipment, to optimise performance and obtain the required clinical parameters.

Participate in all general clinical engineering duties as required.

Liaise with clinical staff to organise planned and un-planned maintenance, and adjust schedules in response to short-term clinical needs.

Contact manufacturers to obtain information, provide feedback on equipment related issues and return of parts for assessment.



Monitor stocks of components, spares and materials held, re-ordering when necessary to maintain stock levels.

Keep relevant scientific, technical, and QA documentation for all tasks performed.

Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the post holder’s care. Ensure electronic workshop facility is kept clear and well ordered and that all equipment is maintained and safe to use. Ensure adequate safety devices and signs are in place prior to live working on lethal voltages.

Provide technical advice to clinical scientists, radiographers, other staff groups and departmental colleagues as appropriate.

Assist with evaluation, commissioning and safety testing of intricate and complex equipment.

Be proactive in locating replacement parts from the most competitive source, whilst maintaining the quality of all items used.

Introduce and improve engineering controlled documentation, used within the department, which must conform to current quality assurance standards.

Managerial
Participate in shift patterns and on-call rosters to ensure adequate cover for equipment preparation and breakdown.

Prioritise and manage own work in accordance with section policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working practices and procedures.

Participate in regular meetings with the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering, other technical staff in the Section, Clinical Scientist and Radiotherapy.

Keep accurate records of all work performed and complete appropriate records.

Teaching, Training and Research
Regularly teach and train other staff (technicians, clinical scientists, radiographers) in the operation and care of Radiotherapy equipment.

Train Staff in the full range of techniques and methods used in the Engineering Facility.

Supervise Trainees on placement.

Give presentations at seminars and training courses.

Assist other groups within department in the development and construction of new and innovative devices to support clinical activity and research.

Participate in the evaluation of medical equipment.

Professional

Keep abreast of technical developments. Enrol in appropriate Continuing Professional development programmes. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the Department.

Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements, professional standards and acceptable guidelines.

Miscellaneous

Other appropriate duties, as required, for which the post holder has adequate training.


This advert closes on Thursday 9 May 2024

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Engineering Technologist to join a large team in a busy medical equipment servicing unit.

This post is ideal for an experienced Technologist looking to progress their career in a challenging and busy environment. Alternatively we are looking for a Technologist seeking to improve their experience and capabilities.

This post will include activities, selection and evaluation, acceptance testing and installation, calibration, planned maintenance, repair, routine safety testing, decommissioning and disposal. These services are provided for a defined range of complex electro-mechanical medical equipment within the care of Clinical Engineering that are owned by or used by the Trust and certain organisations outside the Trust.

We are looking to appoint into this post from the 1st September 2024.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this vacancy.

Main duties will include activities, selection and evaluation, acceptance testing and installation, calibration, planned maintenance, repair, routine safety testing, decommissioning and disposal. These services are provided for a defined range of complex electro-mechanical medical equipment within the care of Clinical Engineering that are owned by or used by the Trust and certain organisations outside the Trust.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in the country. It includes Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House, a facility in Nottingham City Centre where hearing services are based. The Trust provides acute and specialist services to 2.5 million people within Nottingham and surrounding communities and has about 1,800 beds and 100 wards.

The Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Department is a large service that includes both clinical and support sections. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly team environment.

Responsible for the repair, maintenance and servicing of a defined range of medical equipment/devices, requiring a high degree of competence, experience and specialised knowledge.

Please note we are also willing to consider candidates who don’t meet all the essential criteria as a progression against agreed milestones, this will be under Annex 21 basis as defined in the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment. Measures including pay and milestones underpinning this appointment will be discussed with the successful candidate by the appointing manager.


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024