Job title: Senior Shift Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical bias)

Location: St James Hospital Leeds Oncology Bexley Wing Leeds LS9 7TF

Length: 3 months temporary contract to permanent

Work hours: The shifts are 4 days then 4 off then 4 nights 4 off. 6am till 6pm and 6pm to 6am

Pay Rate: £17.69/hour PAYE (£15.38 + then with the 15% shift allowance on top)

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting a Senior Shift Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical bias) for a FM Services and Engineering company. 

In this role you will work alongside a dynamic maintenance team to deliver the required services, ensuring the Hospital is maintained to the highest standard. Some of other duties include;

• Lead the shift team and provide support to working colleagues

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection of building, mechanical and electrical services, associated systems, plant and equipment in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures.

• Participate in a rotating shift pattern in order to provide a 24/7/365 service

• Provide cover for absent colleagues as appropriate to maintain the service

• Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory, NHS, Trust and Company guidelines.

• Be able to maintain, service and repair a wide range of the building services listed below

  • Heating and domestic water services

  • General Electrical services such as lighting and power

  • Air handling units 

  • Low voltage electrical distribution system and switchgear

  • Emergency standby generating plant

  • Fire alarm systems and emergency lighting

  • Electrical control systems

  • Building Management System

• Have an awareness of the operational procedures and safe working practices of major items of plant and systems as described above

• Maintain records and complete service reports as appropriate. Providing regular reports on progress to your line manager

Key Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in the same role

• Qualified time served engineer with minimum 3 years post apprenticeship experience required

• Healthcare experience desirable but not essential

• Cross-trade experience advantageous