Deputy Mechanical Engineering Manager

Deputy Mechanical Engineering Manager

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Full time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week) 08:00 - 16:00 (7.5 hours per day)

Salary - £43,518.83 to £50,512.93 depending on experience plus Serco benefits

Here at Serco, we're looking for a Deputy Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our Estates department at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a diverse engineering environment providing a wide scope for development of skills and knowledge as well as making a positive difference in supporting the NHS and community we support.

Reporting into the Mechanical Engineering Manager you will be part of the engineering team providing planned preventative and reactive maintenance services across the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital site as part of Serco's Hard FM estates service to the NHS.

The post holder will ensure that the hospitals' buildings, fabric, plant, services and equipment are maintained to a high standard and ensure their continued safety, efficiency and reliability. Typically, the mechanical responsibility of the role technically includes:

• Heating
• Chilled Water Systems
• Hot and Cold-Water Infrastructure Systems and all associated Plant
• Medium Temperature Hot Water Boilers
• Steam Raising Plant
• Air Handling Units
• Pumps
• Pressure Systems
• CHP
• Interceptors
• Water & Fuel Storage
• Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
• Reverse Osmosis Systems
• Autoclaves and Washer Disinfectors etc.

What you'll need to do the role:

• Completion of a recognised appropriate Engineering or Mechanical Apprenticeship or other relevant structured training program and demonstrable experience in a previous role.
• Appropriate City & Guilds, BTEC qualifications/certification and or other recognised training bodies.
• Proven experience of working in a similar environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Building Services
• Good people management skills.
• Good communication and customer services skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of high-level technical systems.
• Must have a customer focussed approach. 
• Ideally trained in PSSR and good knowledge of LTHW/MTHW and Steam Boilers with gas safe registration or BOAS qualification.

For an informal chat please contact Mark Speller, Mechanical Engineering Manager on: 01603 641140

Why Serco?

Meaningful and vital work: Working within Hard FM at Serco means that you'll play a critical role in ensuring that patients continue to receive the support that they need 24/7.
 

A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support a hospital and we're big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, progress into team management or move into operations, you'll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.

Great people: Hospitals are busy places, and you will find yourself interacting with staff, patients, visitors and of course your supportive team. You will be a significant part of the hospital.
 

What we offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• The chance to make a positive difference to the wider public.
• Interesting, varied and enjoyable work.
• A company that recognises your contribution.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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