Senior Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Come and work for one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building with big gardens, the RHN has specially adapted facilities such as gyms and kitchens for our patients, as well as music and art therapy spaces.

The Royal Hospital for Neuro- is more than a hospital – we are a community in which everyone comes together to help adults with neurological conditions achieve the best possible quality of life.

Salary range: £52,871 including on call, £43,441 basic salary

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Putney, Southwest London

Closing date: 6th January 2024

About the role

The RHN is a leading centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex neurological conditions and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.

To carry out with minimum supervision, planned preventive maintenance, fault finding, repairs and minor installation works on all facilities, plant and equipment throughout the RHN Estate. Working on the full range Estates services equipment, the Estates Senior Mechanical Technician will undertake activities which require analysis to resolve technical issues on multifaceted equipment/situations many of which have a direct impact on patient safety and the built environment.

Main Objectives of the role

1. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager in ensuring the RHN Estate is maintained in accordance with industry best practice, to the appropriate quality and standards expected within a healthcare establishment.
2. To act upon instruction from the Maintenance Supervisor.
3. To maintain a high quality environment for both clinical and non-clinical staff, patients and visitors.
4. Undertake reactive and planned maintenance tasks as required within given priorities & time frames as generated from the estates CAFM system and in accordance with relevant statutory, trade bodies and manufacturers' requirements.
5. Provide technical advice to other estates staff and contractors to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and procedure.
6. Execute and lead on a range of controlled operations e.g. isolations, interruptions of Mechanical equipment and supplies.
7. Undertake surveys or audits and new equipment acceptance as required and assist line manager with procedures including maintenance programmes for new equipment and regulatory changes.
8. To support the project management team on building refurbishments and new M&E infrastructure works.
9. To attain Authorised Persons (A/P) appointments for Medical Gas and Competent Persons C/P Water Safety.
10. Participation in the RHN Estates On–Call Rota.
11. To undertake any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the position when requested by Senior Staff.

Person Specification - Essential criteria

1. City & Guilds Mechanical Level 3 NVQ or Equivalent.
2. Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship or Equivalent.
3. Previous experience working in a hospital or similar environment (At least 2 years in a similar role).
4. Working on new and old installations, control systems, plant and equipment breakdowns, fault finding, rectifications and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of technical & mechanical plant and equipment found in a typical engineering or healthcare environment.
5. Good communication skills.
6. Ability to work independently and without supervision.
7. Adaptable to change.
8. Knowledge of various Health and Safety legislation as applicable to core trade, ensuring the wellbeing of staff, patients and visitors.
9. Judgement is required regarding a range of facts and situations that require analysis where there is more than a straightforward choice of options regarding required Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades work after attending training.

Desirable criteria

1. ONC / HNC Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
2. Understanding of statutory compliance and best practice ACOPS.
3. Knowledge of HTMS, HBNs.
4. Med Gas A/P or Other A/P C/P Certification.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the diversity of our people to achieve their full potential.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk.