Mechanical Facilities Engineer

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Your new job role will be working for a public sector organisation based in Liverpool who are dedicated to research and teaching in tropical medicine.
Your new role
Facilities Management

Ensuring the Facility is well maintained and a high standard of service delivery is received from the in-house maintenance team and specialist external contractors
Responsible for organising reactive maintenance and repair of HVAC, autoclaves and any specialist systems
Responsible for maintenance and repair of en-suite bathrooms, sinks and plumbed facilities
Carry out planned preventive maintenance, inspections and testing of all facilities, plant, equipment and systems within HCF
With support from the HCF Administrator, day to day co-ordination of suppliers, contractors and staff, manage quotations and obtain approval to proceed from the Estates Manager/HCF Head of Operations
Assist the Facilities Manager with various administrative tasks including updating spreadsheets, maintaining space management information on the CAFM system, analysing helpdesk requests etc.
Security and Fire Marshall

Oversee operation and maintenance of the controlled door access system, audit issue and return of door access proximity cards issued to staff, students and visitors and maintain the proximity card database. Updating and changing access levels on the door access system in line with current policy.
Security contractor and fire marshall training and oversight
Assist the Facilities Manager to fulfil the Fire Officer operational duties - Carry out Fire risk assessment-fire audits, fire warden training, Evac chair training, FFE servicing, PEEPs etc
Member of the emergency response team and participate in out-of-hours emergency contact/call out.
Take the lead role in day-to-day management of security protocols and systems, including intruder alarm systems, CCTV and door access systems. Working knowledge of BMS, AutoCAD and CAFM systems.
Cleaning, Decontamination and Infection Prevention and Control

By way of daily "cleaning / building audits", monitor the quality of the cleaning in terms of service and delivery, thus ensuring the best level of service is always provided. Liaise with the housekeeping team leader as required.
In consultation with the Facilities Manager, Laboratory Manager, and the Estates Manager, organise specialist cleaning i.e. laboratory cleaning, high level cleaning, window cleaning, clinical research cleaning, decontamination, fumigation. …
Safe use and delivery of the hydrogen peroxide vapour generator
Ensuring cleaning and decontamination of participant suites is performed to the highest standard, and conducting testing and certification once complete
Inspection and Audit

Support the auditing, monitoring and inspection regimes to ensure the continued improvement of the condition of the estate, identifying issues for resolution with suitable mitigation measures
Undertake quality checks of work undertaken by the in-house team and specialist contractors and generate reports accordingly
General Responsibilities

Promote equality of opportunity and inclusive practice in all aspects of work undertaken
Any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the role
Act as an "On Call" Engineer on a rota with other staff. Attend site outside of normal working hours if required for major incident, emergency situations, major plant or system failure where specialist technical support or managerial advice is needed
Perform administrative duties identified by line manager, e.g. placing Purchase Orders, updating spreadsheets. Make purchases using the LSTM purchase card
Cover for the Estates Manager during routine absences, supervising other members of the maintenance team and contractors. Support and promote team work with other service support teams as appropriate
Take responsibility for own personal development. Participate in staff development and training sessions as required in order to enhance and up-date skills so as to maintain an efficient and effective service with an emphasis on customer care What you'll need to succeed
For this role you will require;

• Good standard of numeracy and literacy
  
• NEBOSH Certificate - General or Fire
  
• Fire Warden training
  
• Hold valid First Aid Certificate
  
• Customer care training
  
• SIA Licence-CCTV
  
• Fire risk assessor
  
• Mechanical HNC
  
  What you'll get in return
  In this return, you will gain a permanent vacancy with a well established public sector organisation who are offering;
  
• Competitive salary!
  
• Excellent pension scheme!
  
• Long term career opportunity!
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