Total 4 Engineering job vacancies in MK42 9XE

Automotive Engineering organisation require an Motor Vehicle Diagnostic Engineer to join a mechanical testing team that focuses on engine overhaul, vehicle testing, electrical diagnostics, electric vehicle wiring and system testing. This role will expose you to customisable testing systems, vehicle regulation approval and certification and motorsport performance enhancement.

Skills
Automotive Engineering experience of mechanical testing.
Engine or full vehicle diagnostics electrical and mechanical instrumentation test equipment.
Dynamometer, thermocouple or transducer calibration.
Data capture, analysis and reporting
Degree or HND in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering.

Role
Full vehicle performance, safety and functional testing.
Set up and complete automated engine testing.
Identify data discrepancies early in the process, trouble shoot and re build.
Interpret and deliver conclusions from the data.

Are you an experienced Mechanical craftsperson, looking to develop your career working for the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may have the perfect option for you.

Our Estates team is looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Mechanical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at Bedford Hospital. Duties will include carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to a wide range of building services and equipment. The ability to take part in the on call rota and work overtime is an essential part of this role. Please note that due to participation in the on call rota it is necessary for you to live within a 15 miles radius of the site.

The Maintenance department, consisting of electrical, mechanical and building trades, is responsible for the maintenance of the Trusts properties and equipment. The department is customer focused aiming to provide a high quality service at all times with teamwork, respect and integrity being core values.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career in order for your time with us to be a real success, we have highlighted three of them below:
• Time served (or have equivalent experience) mechanical fitter or plumber
• Have an appropriate qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline
• Thorough experience in the maintenance or service industries

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and responsive maintenance service to all of the Trusts properties; to diagnose and repair faults and to maintain, by application of craft skills, the building engineering services, plant and equipment.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.



Key Responsibilities
• Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of mechanical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to: steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, ward equipment, decontamination equipment.
• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder.
• Fabricate, assemble, erect, install and commission new work, associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.
• Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.
• Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.
• The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc.
• Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate.
• Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants.
• Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices.
• Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures.
• Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department.
• Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures.
• Participate in the on‐call arrangements providing 24 hour cover to the hospital.
• To have the ability to carry out minor duties of other trades when required such as electrical, building and carpentry.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

Key Responsibilities Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of mechanical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to: steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, ward equipment, decontamination equipment. Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder. Fabricate, assemble, erect, install and commission new work, associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved. Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant. Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules. The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc. Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate. Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants. Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trusts Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices. Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures. Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department. Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures. Participate in the oncall arrangements providing 24 hour cover to the hospital. To have the ability to carry out minor duties of other trades when required such as electrical, building and carpentry.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. 1. To directly provide clinical technical services for preventive maintenance. This will involve: Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a range of clinical equipment, using test equipment, to ensure that manufacturers functional and safety specifications are met. Negotiating with Clinicians and Nursing Staff to ensure that equipment is available for PPM. 2. Responsible for providing clinical technical support to assess the performance, diagnose faults and carry out repairs to a range of clinical equipment. This will involve: Undertaking fault-finding using appropriate techniques to diagnose problems. Carrying out electrical safety test to identify any potentially hazardous equipment. Carrying out acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment and decommissioning of end of life equipment, in accordance with departmental and trust procedures. In consultation with senior Clinical Engineer, identifying potentially hazardous symptoms and faults when in clinical areas or in talking to clinical staff. 3. To keep accurate and complete technical records of work performed. In particular to ensure that the equipment management database is accurately and consistently maintained, with work being logged as it progresses, until completion. 4. To take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the Postholders care, ensure workshop facilities are kept clear and well-ordered and that all equipment is maintained to acceptable standards. 5. Take responsibility for managing and prioritizing your own workload, following the guidance of the Senior Clinical Engineer and Medical Device Trainer, while aligning with departmental procedures, objectives, and shared priorities.