Facilities & Transport Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and solutions-focussed individual to join our team as a Facilities & Transport Technician. Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager, you will be instrumental in the smooth delivery of maintenance, repair, transport and caretakingduties in line with current health & safety legislation and Trust policies.This post is full time, 37.5 hours per week on a three week rotational shift pattern.£21,536.44 per annumThis post is subject to PVG Scheme Record/Update for regulated work with children and adults.JOB DESCRIPTIONJob PurposeReporting directly to the Facilities Manager, the role will provide an effective maintenance, repair, transport and caretaking service across all areas of the Trusts estate to ensure the safety and comfort of all users and promote a positive impressionof the Trust. The role will work to a flexible rota in order to meet operational requirements. The role will always work in accordance with health and safety legislation and organisational policies and in a way that minimises both risk to others and disruptionto services.Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance, Repair and Compliance:
  • Ensure the premises are always maintained to the highest standards, both internally and externally, in accordance with procedures and legislative requirements.
  • Maintain planned preventative maintenance for all services and report breakdowns, significant problems, repair requirements, delays or machine down time to relevant personnel.
  • Undertake minor mechanical and electrical repairs and testing within the scope of your competence and following all Safe Systems of Work. Conduct statutory testing and compliance checks of electrical and mechanical fixed and portable installations, buildingfabric, and water systems.
• Facilities:
  • Carry out duties to meet the needs of the Trust.
  • Liaise with customers and suppliers as necessary.
  • Deal with requests from contractors and external organisations relating to the estate and accompanying/assisting contractors whilst on site.
  • Review and monitor stock.
• Swimming Pool
  • Contribute to the safe management of the pool by conducting tests and checks and maintenance in line with the Pool Safety Operating Procedure.
• Security
  • Ensure familiarity with the buildings alarm and access control system to ensure the safety of the building, alarm systems and identify and report security breaches/concerns to the facilities manager.
• Transport
  • Undertake daily driving duties and vehicle inspections to meet the needs of services and visitors as directed by the Facilities Manager
• Health and Safety:
  • Supporting own health and safety in the workplace and that of internal and external customers by:
    • Working safely to comply with organisational policy and legislations.
    • Undertaking necessary training to meet organisational and legislative requirements.
    • Reporting Health and Safety concerns, system failure to facilities manager.
    • Adhering to risk assessments and safety instructions/guidelines
    • Complying with the Trusts procedures on Lone Working

Additional Responsibilities

• Promoting and upholding The Donaldson Trusts principles, ethos and values
• Being aware of and complying with the Trusts Policies and procedures including but not limited to, Child Protection, Adult Protection, Facilities, Data Protection, Health & Safety, ICT, HR and L&D, Equality & Diversity and Financial
• Supporting continuous improvement and modernisation of processes
• Attending First Aid training as a designated First Aider for the Trust
• Maintaining own Continuous Professional Development
• Carrying out any other duties as reasonably directed by the Facilities Manager and the Senior Leadership Team

Behaviours

• Be a role model for colleagues and stakeholders, showing energy, determination, flexibility and positive personal leadership that will support our aims of being relevant, vibrant, agile and sustainable.
• Take personal responsibility for achieving high performance in your role, by being open to learning new skills, receptive to coaching and mentoring, embracing opportunities for innovation and growth and focussing on solutions
• Continuously monitor your area of responsibility and identify areas for improvement and organisational learning

The Values Donaldsons live by

• Individual capability
  • Everyone has their individual capabilities; we find them. Help people reach their own potential. We loosen the confines, remove the barriers. We believe in every single person. Treating people as individuals shows we are flexible in our approach
• Creativity
  • We are curious, forward-thinking, always looking for a better way. One day, we will be truly pioneering.
• Human dignity
  • We have integrity. We treat everyone with respect. We listen.
• Compassion
  • We understand. We have empathy. We are kind and caring.
• Openness and honesty
  • By being open and honest we earn trust; from that, we build rewarding relationships

PERSON SPECIFICATIONQualificationsHealth and Safety Regulations - DFirst Aid - DFull and Clean Driving Licence - ESkills / AbilitiesGood communication and interpersonal skills - EAbility to work as part of a team, contribute ideas and highlight issues - EBe able to accurately record information and evidence work completed - EBe flexible and be able to adapt to change and uncertainty - ESelf-motivated - EAbility to competently use power tools, equipment and machinery required to undertake duties - EExcellent attention to detail - EAbility to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high standard - EAbility to prioritise work - EAble to work with minimum supervision - EKnowledge and understanding of Safety Data Sheets - DAbility to work with consistency, attentiveness, integrity, pride and discretion - EExperienceMinimum of 5 years proven experience in a facilities maintenance position - DExperience of working with risk assessments and safe standards of work - EKnowledgePrevious experience of transporting passengers - DPool Operations - D

Keyskills :
Child ProtectionFacilities ManagementRisk AssessmentsTransportSafety Regulations