BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying a variety of clients across the UK.
We are currently recruiting a Building Support Assistant to work for our client based in Dumfries and Galloway Hospital.
The post holder will be multi skilled in a variety of tasks and use of equipment.
Occasional manual handling
Computer and keyboard skills obtained through experience and practice.
Extended working days to meet the needs of the service.
Occasional risk of dealing with dissatisfied or distressed staff, patients, and visitors
Frequent walking
Maintain verbal and written communication systems within the department.
Maintain verbal and written communication systems with external suppliers and delivery personnel.
Motivate and develop staff engaged in the service.
Perform a craft or trade function if required.
Enter technical areas of the building – roof space, plant room, confined spaces, boiler house and energy centre.
o work in accordance with the requirements of the Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTM’s), and other applicable legislation under the guidance of supervisors, technicians, and craftsmen
To manage own workload and a level of responsibility for Building Support Assistants
To be responsible for undertaking competent based technical tasks such as Legionella remedial works to TMV’s AHU filter changes, light fitting replacements, low risk controlled isolations.
To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned preventative maintenance schemes.
Actively participate in the operation of the Computer Aid Facilities Management (CAFM) system labour control by completion of paperwork for all work orders, service sheets and logbooks or electronic logger.
Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.
Recall to work should the need arise.
Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Senior Technician’s and Site Engineer’s.
Mental/Emotional Demands:
Managing conflicting priorities.
Need to meet specific deadlines and produce information in an appropriate manner to a varied audience.
Dealing with incidents that are potentially dangerous and may have an impact on patient care.
React swiftly and calmly to major/significant incidents.
Person Specification:
Understanding of customer care and experience
Demonstrate knowledge of safe use of equipment
Experience in a people environment
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Able to use own initiative in problem solving on day-to-day issues
Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
Work well as part of a team
Keen to develop both own skills and knowledge and that of others
Preferably live within 30 minutes travelling time of the site
Flexible attitude to working hours and locations
Full clean driving license
Other Requirements
2 Years References
The hours are 37.5 per week