Engineering technician

Job AdvertEngineering LeadFull Time – 37.5 hours per weekSterile Services East – Braintree, Essex The Role:The provision of Engineering Maintenance, Testing, Validation and breakdown support to the Braintree Ramsay Decontamination Hub. You will provide competent Technical, Health, Safety and Environmental support & assistance and successfully network with other Decontamination Lead Engineers and Assistants to support them in carrying out their roles within their own sites, usually via remote access. You will support the Group Estates Manager with their day-to day-duties, particularly keeping up with Mandatory Requirements.

Support and promote an in-house model of training & undertaking the preventative maintenance and servicing of all TSSU related equipment and associated plant at the facility, reducing reliance on external contractors.What you’ll do:Ensure the Engineering Planned Preventative Maintenance Routine has been completed as detailed in the Standard Operating Procedure manualsEnsure all Statutory Insurance Inspections are undertaken and remedial tasks resolvedProvide a customer focussed service to ensure production delays are minimised through proactive responses to unplanned outages & ensure all preventative maintenance is planned to minimise impact on serviceTo attend & contribute to required governance meetings & working groups at site and corporatelyEnsure that the site is safe and working effectively by maintaining Health & Safety requirementsParticipate in an on-call rota providing support to the Braintree Unit when deemed necessaryDevelop a basic knowledge of Oaks and Springfield Hospitals to enable assisting those sites in case of emergencyUse expertise to balance the prioritisation of breakdown against planned activitiesOperate as first point of contact for external contractors, to ensure all appropriate permits to work are completed and authorisedOver time the dependence on external contractors will be reduced as the size and experience of the TSSU Engineering Team increasesParticipate in directly supporting & training apprentices from home site and other units as requiredWhat you’ll bring:City & Guilds Part 1/2, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering essentialComprehensive understanding of Health and Safety guidelines and applicable lawExcellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) and IT equipmentSound fault finding techniquesExperience in managing and co-ordinating Contractors and Service EngineersDesirable experience:HNC or equivalent or City & Guilds ONC or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferably in Mechanical or Electrical EngineeringHave attended or will be required to attend Eastwood Park specialist training for Washer & Steriliser testing & validationUnderstanding of Legionella prevention requirements within Hospital buildingsIOSH Health & Safety qualificationUnderstanding of building services, training will be givenWhy Join Us?At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:Health, Wellbeing & Financial SecurityPrivate Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependantsDiscounted Bupa Dental InsuranceLife Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salaryPrivate Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying periodEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWork–Life Balance25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional daysFlexible shift patterns, where possibleFamily friendly policies including enhanced parental leaveVolunteer leave to support causes that matter to youCareer Development & RecognitionTraining and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career developmentColleague recognition programme to celebrate our peopleLifestyle & Everyday PerksAccess to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discountsCycle2Work schemeSubsidised staff restaurant, where possibleFree parking on site, where possibleAbout Us:Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries with 88,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year.

It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do.

Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.We care.

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.

The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk.

We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.