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Mechanical Maintenance Assistant
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, NR4 7UY
Full time – 37.5 hours per week – Mon-Fri 0800 – 1600 hours
Salary up to £26,367.37 depending on experience plus basic Serco benefits.
Main Purpose:
Here at Serco, we are looking for an experienced maintenance assistant to join our team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital puts its patients at the heart of everything they do. The Hospital cares for the people of Norfolk, north Suffolk and further afield, providing almost one million out-patient appointments, day case procedures and in-patient admissions every year. The hospital has 1,200 beds and state of the art facilities and works closely with the University of East Anglia to train health professionals and have a strong focus on research. We are offering a unique opportunity to work in a diverse engineering environment providing a wide scope for development of skills and knowledge.
Reporting into the Engineering Supervisors you will be part of the engineering team providing electrical, mechanical and building maintenance across the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital site as part of Serco’s Hard FM estates service to the NHS.
The post holder will ensure that the hospitals’ building, fabric, plant, electrical and mechanical services and equipment are maintained to a high standard and ensure their continued safety, efficiency and reliability. You will undertake electrical, mechanical and building planned preventative maintenance as well as first response to carry out minor repairs.
Main Accountabilities:
- Fire alarm testing.
- Lamp replacement and light cleaning.
- Emergency light testing.
- Replacement of nurse call leads and emergency pull chords.
- Fire sprinkler testing.
- Medical Gas routine testing.
- Assist with lift entrapment.
- Boiler safety checks to include chemical dosage checks.
- Ventilation grille cleaning.
- Water safety to include temperature monitoring, water sampling, TMV servicing etc.
- Repair leaking taps.
- Meter readings.
- Fire extinguisher checks.
- Replacement of fixtures and fittings.
- Involvement in planned Operating Theatre maintenance work.
What you will need for the role:
- Proven experience of working in a similar environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of general Building Services.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
What we offer
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- 27 days annual leave up to 33 days depending on length of service plus bank holidays.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more.
- Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
- A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- Interesting and enjoyable work.
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
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