Details:
- Salary: £37,500 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Canterbury
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
As a Building Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the continuous operation of the Trusts properties. The role is varied by nature, although the primary responsibility is on fire door safety, undertaking inspections and carry out remedial works identified, which will ensure compliance at all times. Other duties will include general building maintenance such as painting, decorating, reactive building related works .
Prevuis Experience in BM Trada comliance desirable.
This position is key to maintaining compliance with current fire safety standards while supporting the wider Estates service across NHS sites. You will also act as a source of expert advice to the Estates Management Team and other stakeholders on fire door and building compliance matters.
(NB: Relevant training will be available in fire door inspections, remedial works and certification if required)
This role requires excellent knowledge of building fabric, supported by a relevant qualification in a related discipline such as carpentry or painting and decorating, with at least three years’ experience.. The successful candidate must have an in-depth understanding of compliance requirements and be able to effectively implement 2gether Support Solutions’ safety standards and procedures.
You will work mainly autonomously, making informed technical decisions based on skill, knowledge, and training, while escalating issues outside your remit. The role involves occasional working in confined spaces, at height, in noisy plant areas, or in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
You will be required to evaluate and respond appropriately and effectively to potential emergency situations, ensuring that safety of patients, colleagues and the general public is always a priority.
You may be required from time to time to carry out your duties at other sites and should therefore hold a full driving licence and be able to travel under your own ability.
You will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of our friendly team. You will effectively communicate with all levels of Trust staff in regard to maintenance and repair arrangements and schedules in order to underpin the smooth and efficient running of the Trust and maintain continuity of care to patients.
Qualifications:
City & Guilds Carpentry or Equivilant
BM Trada Knowledge/Experience