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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Laundry Lead Engineer based at Llansamlet Laundry.

The role will involve the day-to-day line management of the maintenance department coordinating and the full range of maintenance activities in the plant such as day to day running of the PPM system, organising installations, upkeep of stock, ordering of spare parts, management of onsite contractors.

Duties will include the management of staff and resources within their allocated department to achieve optimum plant performance as prescribed by laundry management and coordinating service requirements with the Laundry Manager and Deputy.

The post holder will assume responsibility for monitoring the quality of work produced within the section and will be instrumental in motivating staff and in identifying and providing support for the training and development of engineering staff. The post holder will be the lead for Health and Safety standards on site.

The initial hours worked for this role would be Monday to Friday 7.30 to 15.30, however, the hours of work will be based on the needs of the service and could include working between the two current shift patterns and proving cover for leave and sickness of other members of the department.  This includes weekend work as well as working 12-hour days.  The successful candidate would also be responsible for cover if additional hours are required in the plant and supporting other LPU’s within the All-Wales Laundry Service. 

Main duties of the job

The Lead Engineer must have served a recognised apprenticeship in either mechanical, electrical disciplines, completed a relevant City & Guilds craft certificate course and possess a sound knowledge of trade principles and practice.

They must have gained a thorough understanding of Engineering maintenance systems and have significant experience, having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility and have kept abreast of technical knowledge associated with a healthcare environment.

To provide technical information and to advise other staff groups of maintenance issues which may have an impact on service delivery.

To manage, plan and prioritise maintenance or minor works activities on a day to day and long-term basis and to ensure the workforce are gainfully employed at all times.

To possess the necessary IT skills needed to enter and manipulate data associated with the Frontline maintenance management system and electronic procurement system.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. 

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone.  To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.