Job Description

Darent Valley Hospital



Full time, 37.5 hours per week



Salary up to 30,000.00 depending on experience plus basic plus Serco benefits.

Main Purpose:

Lead Water Technician - to assist the Estates Management Team in delivering a customer focussed cost effective and efficient Estates Service. This includes Planned Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, and other Estates Services as required to meet its contractual and legal obligations.

Main Accountabilities:

Carry out and assist with, Planned maintenance, repair, and improvements.

Install new furnishings and equipment when required

Diagnose and repair faults on systems and furnishings.

Be proactive in reporting faults to equipment, buildings, and fittings.

Work in accordance with Work Instructions, Safe Working Practices and Method Statements ensuring relevant paperwork is completed in an accurate timely manner.

Maintain stock control systems as directed.

Maintain the cleanliness of grounds, courtyards, and car parks., workshops and storage areas.

Work safely, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of yourself, colleagues, customers, and visitors.

Accountable for the completion of standard or non-standard tasks within own area

Acts as part of a team to delivers activities which support operational objectives

Manages a variety of tasks and can plan accordingly within the short-term

Makes decisions within parameters set by manager, using job/specialist experience

Maybe subject to regular local supervision of progress against results and escalates issues when required

Interacts with stakeholders around specific work efforts and deliverables

Supports delivery of Health and Safety policy and standards

Able to organise a small team of individuals carrying out similar tasks

May assist less experienced staff

What you will need for the role:

For non-supervisory roles performs skilled work requiring technical training (NVQ3 or equivalent)

Up to 3 years business experience, Level 3 NVQ or Certificate Level of Qualification.



What we offer

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family?such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans,?and more. Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts. A fantastic culture and supportive team where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping?and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships. Interesting and enjoyable work. Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.



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.



By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.



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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.



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