Specialist LaundryTechnician

To efficiently maintain and provide a reliable engineering service at St Richards Hospital laundry. Perform work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine. Accountable for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of laundry equipment within their area of responsibility. Undertaking planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor improvement works within the laundry as directed by management, ensuring compliance with hospital safety standards and procedures are upheld.Main duties of the jobThe Multiskilled Laundry Technician will be employed on work appropriate to their core skills. They will however be expected to perform in areas where deemed competent and suitably trained to a multiskilled level, with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and site competence to enable them to work independently or together with all trades within the Estates department.About usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesA Technical knowledge and understanding of the following core skill areas are required: - Planned Preventative & Reactive Maintenance on laundry process equipment Minor electrical installs and alterations 3 phase motors BMS controls. Air Conditioning and ventilation. Gas fired steam Boilers and low-pressure hot water systems. Cold water systems & storage tanks. Compressed air plant services. General plumbing duties Domestic hot water services and water softeners. Heating services. Refrigeration plant and services. Steam and condensate plant and services. Drainage and waste disposal system All other engineering services under the control of the Workshop Manager Please see JD and Person Spec for full detailsPerson SpecificationExperience/ QualificationsEssential
City and Guilds plus relevant experience demonstrating knowledge at a level equivalent to HNC Completion of a recognized electrical trade apprenticeship and experience in a similar technical discipline N.V Q equivalent qualifications level 3 and 18th Edition Experience in Working on automated process equipment Experience of working on large complex systems
Desirable
Experience of maintenance and of BMS controls -01) Experience in maintenance of Steam systems Experience in maintenance of Pneumatic systems
SkillsEssential
Good communication skills at all levels, able to communicate highly technical information. Be able to communicate with other staff groups and have a good understanding of patient safety issues. Good Understanding of complex mechanical drawings and computer data. Be able to interpret and make decisions based on this data.
Desirable
Have extensive knowledge of hospital operational estates issues, including an in depth understanding of maintenance procedures within a medical environment. Have a sound knowledge of safe working practices, standards and regulations appertaining to electrical systems. Be able to use software systems for job monitoring and control.
Physical SkillsEssential
To be able to concentrate for periods of time. Physically fit and able to work in adverse conditions.
Other QualitiesEssential
Participate in the On call rota/out of hours at short notice
Equality, Diversity, and InclusionEssential
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
SkillsEssential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)AddressSt Richards Hospital Spitalfield Lane Chichester PO19 6SEAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 279-6210108-APR24
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