Maintenance Technician – Mechanical

Job Title:

Maintenance Technician – Mechanical

Location:

SHETLAND RECREATIONAL TRUST
Technical Services Department

HOURS OF WORK

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

37 hours per week, worked between 08.00-16.00
Monday to Thursday and 08.00-15.30 on Fridays,
including an ½ hour unpaid lunch break.

Salary

£37,455.84

Per annum including Island Allowance.

37 HOURS PER WEEK

Job Description

This job description describes the practical purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to
the  nature  and  main  duties  of  the  job  as  they  exist  currently  but  is  not  intended  as  a  wholly
comprehensive or permanent schedule.

April 2022

1.   Job Details

  Job Title

  Department

  Reports to

Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)

Technical Services Department

Technical Services Supervisor

  Reporting to Jobholder

No direct reports

  Salary Grade

L3

2.   Overall Purpose of the Job

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To undertake the role of Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) in all facilities owned and
operated by Shetland Recreational Trust.

Your primary trade skill will be Mechanical.

3.  Job Dimensions

Budgets Controlled:

Contacts:  Internal  –  Technical  Services  Manager,  Technical  Services  Supervisor,  Centre

Managers and Staff.

External – Suppliers, Site Contractors.

4.   Principal Accountabilities

1.  The Maintenance Technician is responsible to the Technical Services Supervisor or Technical
Services  Manager  for  installing,  repairing,  servicing  and  maintaining  various  plant,
pipework,  services  and  ancillary  components  in  all  SRT  facilities.    The  role  involves
undertaking a wide variety of planned and responsive repairs as well as refurbishment and
alteration  works;  tracing  and  repairing  faults  and  keeping  accurate  records  of  all  work
undertaken.  In addition to your primary trade skill, the maintenance technician will also be
expected to perform a variety of semi-skilled cross trade work.

2.  Common Tasks for a Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)

•  Respond to emergency breakdowns / plant failures;

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•  Trace  and  repair  plant  /  equipment  defects  and  identify  appropriate  measures  to

make effective repairs;

•  Travelling to buildings over a wide geographical area within Shetland and accessing
all parts of the buildings, when necessary, which may involve working at height and
accessing confined spaces / voids;

•  Carrying  out  basic  risk  assessments of operations  and putting  in  place  appropriate
control  measures  to  ensure  the  safety  of  operatives,  building  occupiers  and  the
general public;

•  Planning  out  your  workload

in  conjunction  with  the  planned  preventative
maintenance schedule, arranging access and accurately recording works done against
works ordered;

•  Liaising  with  Managers  and  building  occupiers  to  explain  the  nature  of  the  works

being carried out e.g.  Timescales, risks, etc.

•  Ensure that all work equipment is used correctly, maintained in good working order

and regularly inspected/serviced;

•  Working  in  occupied  properties  in  a  clean,  tidy  and  careful  manner  and  taking

appropriate steps to protect property;

•  Assist in the supervision and on-the-job training of apprentices on site to enable them

to gain a practical understanding of their primary trade;

•  Contribute to the improvement of operational performance;

3.  As  well  as  responsive  repairs  to  any  of  our  leisure  centers,  the  overall  scope  of  the
mechanical work will include maintain, repair and install mechanical and control equipment
at a variety of locations, all of which shall be upon leisure  Centre associated equipment.
Works  may  also  involve  configuring,  commissioning,  faultfinding,  calibrating  and  testing
installations  to  ensure  that  equipment  functions  reliably  and  to  specification,  making
adjustments where necessary and document on site modifications, evaluate and feedback
information on installations, equipment, spare holdings, etc. to ensure proactive work can
be planned.

4.  Perform  a  diverse  range  of  mechanical  related  duties  and  tasks,  including  responsive
repairs, pipework replacement, plant servicing and renewals, while ensuring compliance of
all work and applicable codes, standards and regulations.

5.  Assist  in  a  range  of  semi-skilled  cross  trade  activities,  when  necessary,  while  ensuring

compliance of work and applicable codes, standards and regulations.

6.  Maintain  up  to  date  knowledge  and  skills  in  a  wide  range  of  maintenance  tasks  and

disciplines to enable a high quality of service to be delivered.

7.  To provide on-call cover and response, as part of a rota system, to deal with emergency

maintenance situations which occur out with normal working hours.

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8.  Purchase of spare parts when required within defined expenditure limits.

9.  To take part in relevant training courses and development activities as directed by the Trust

to maintain and improve knowledge and skills required for the role.

10. To assist with the training and induction of other team members.

11. To follow SRT policies and procedures.

12. Any other duties that may be considered appropriate.

These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive, but they highlight a number of major tasks
that the post-holder may be reasonably expected to undertake.

Person Specification

5.   Experience / Qualifications

Essential

1.  Plumber, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Engineer or time served equivalent.

2.  Experience of repair and maintenance works.

3.  Have a wide breadth of experience and good background knowledge of plumbing or
engineering  and  maintenance.  (Mechanical  engineering,  heating,  ventilation  or
mechanical systems.)

  Desirable

4.  5 years’ experience within a plumbing or mechanical environment.

5.  Experience in hot water / central heat systems and maintenance.

6.  Experience in water treatment and associated equipment.

6.   Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Essential

1.  Full and valid driving licence.

2.  Good knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations regarding manual handling, use of
hazardous chemicals, control of noise regulations and safe operation of machines.

3.  Good  verbal  communication  skills  for  effective  teamwork  and  liaison  with  staff,

customers and the general public.

4.  Ability to work without direct supervision, demonstrating motivation and initiative.

Desirable

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5.  Ability  to  use  information  and  communication  technology  to  perform  simple

processing of familiar data.

7.   Personal Qualities / Attributes

Essential

1.  Commitment to providing excellent customer service.

2.  Smart appearance, polite, friendly and helpful to others.

3.  Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure.

4.  Enthusiastic and hard working.

5.  Self-motivated and self-confident, willing to use own initiative.

6.  Punctual.

7.  Flexible and adaptable for e.g. hours of work, duties, learning new skills, etc.

  Desirable

8.  None.

8.   Additional Comment

The  postholder  is  supervised  by  the  Technical  Services  Manager  and  Technical  Services
Supervisor, through daily contact by phone or in person.  Technicians may be working in
various locations in groups of 1-2 or may also undertake specific tasks on their own.

In the course of your duties, you may have knowledge of, or access to information that is
confidential. It is essential that such information is safeguarded in accordance with the UK
Data Protection Act 2018; it should not be published or divulged other than to authorise
personnel or used for any unofficial purposes. In cases of doubt about what is confidential
or who is authorised, your line manager must be consulted.

A  successful  candidate  may  only  be  appointed  after  satisfactory  references  have  been
received  from  2  referees  to  whom  the  candidate  is  well  known  and  the  satisfactory
completion of enquiries into his/her health and character.

Note:

Every job description in SRT will be subject to a review either:

•  on an annual basis at the time of the annual appraisal meeting, or
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•  within six months of appointment

as a result of a change in strategic direction, or
as a result of a team / operational requirements, or
as a result of agreed performance appraisal needs and objectives, or

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Employee Benefits – For Recruitment Purposes - Technical

Staff Benefits –

Company Pension Scheme –

All staff of the Trust are entitled to a discount
of 50% on the MORE4Life Individual monthly
subscription,  and
in  addition,  the  Trust
operates a Cycle2Work Scheme, which allows
employees  to  benefit  from Tax  and  National
Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike.

Access  to  our  free  Employee  Assistance
Programme (EAP), provided by Care First to all
employees of SRT.

This can provide a potential annual saving of
£100’s against normal subscription charges.

Get more information at: www.srt.org.uk

Working Hours & Annual Leave –

SRT  Technical  Services  Employees  work  a
standard 37 hrs / week, starting at  0800 hrs
each day, Monday to Friday.

The holiday year runs from 01 January to 31
December  each  year,  during  which  time
employees are entitled to 21 days paid annual
leave each year, rising to 26 days per annum
after 5 years continuous service.

In addition to this, employees are entitled to
13  days  public  holiday  each  year,  with  the
exact dates being set at the start of each year.

Work Life Balance & Family Friendly Policies

We have various policies in place to support
employees with their work life balance and
family commitments. These include: Holiday
Entitlement, Occupational Sick Pay, and
Family Leave, including; Maternity, Shared
Parental, Adoption and Parental Leave.

Shetland  Recreational  Trust  Employees  have
the  benefit  of  an  attractive  pension  scheme
and are automatically enrolled into the Local
Government  Pension  Scheme  (LGPS)  on
commencement of their employment.

Low  cost  to  you,  with  significant  employer
contributions; guaranteed future income; not
impacted  by  financial  fluctuations;  once
drawn,
inflation,
protecting  you  from  higher  prices;  and
providing life cover of 3 years actual pay, from
the moment you join)

line  with

increases

in

For  pension  information  please  see:    Joining
the Scheme | Shetland Islands Pension Fund
(shetlandpensionfund.org)
telephone
01595 744644 for more information.

or

Workforce Development –

are

committed

to  workforce
SRT
development  and  continuing  professional
development in all staff. We are committed to
growing  and  developing  our  own  talent  and
offering opportunities that enable individuals
to develop to their full potential.

Staff training and development is considered
on an annual basis with each employee.

Workplace transport and Tools -

SRT  Technical  Services  Employees  are
provided  with  a  vehicle  to  provide  transport
between  locations  and  a  generous  selection
of tools to undertake the tasks. There is also a
large  heated  workshop  space  to  undertake
pre-fabrication works prior to attending site.

Distant Islands Allowance –

An allowance is applied in addition to the hourly rate (pro-rata), in line with the guidance received.

Guidance Notes for Job Applicants

Thank  you  for  your  interest  in  working  for  Shetland  Recreational  Trust.  An  application  form
and further details relating to the post are enclosed.

For an effective and fair recruitment process we need accurate information from all applicants.
We  only  seek  information  that  is  relevant  for  each  vacancy  in  accordance  with  employment
law, namely the Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Regulations and the Immigration Act 2016.

Pre-employment checks will be undertaken and any offer of employment will be conditional
on the outcome of our vetting procedures.

Some of the checks we make are :

•  Checking the right to work in the U.K.
•  Disclosure Scotland and Criminal Records/Barring checks
•  References
•  Proof of qualifications

For  more  information  about  Shetland  Recreational  Trust  please  visit  our  website  at
www.srt.org.uk

Job Description and Person Specification
Read the job description carefully and start to think about whether or not you think you can
do  the  job,  whether  you  are  interested  in  it,  and  why.  The  person  specification  is  very
important. It tells you what we are looking for in terms of skills, knowledge, experience,  and
personal  qualities.  This  is  the  most  useful  document  for  helping  you  to  complete  the
application form effectively.

Application Form
Refer  to  the  job  description  and  person  specification  when  starting  to  complete  the
application  form.  It  may  be  useful  to  write  out  the  form  in  draft  to  avoid  mistakes  or
repetitions, then write out the actual form.

Make  sure  that  you  clearly  show  how  you  meet  the  essential  requirements  of  the  person
specification and include all the information you wish us to know. You will only be shortlisted
for interview if you provide information to show you meet these requirements.

Do not leave any section of the form blank. Write ‘none’ or ‘not applicable’ where you have no
information  to  provide.  It  is  advisable  to  keep  a  copy  of  the  completed  form  for  your  own
reference.

Personal information
We ask for these basic details so that we can contact you. If we are required to telephone you
at your current place of work, this will be done with the utmost discretion.

The  information  you  give  will  be  treated  in  strict  confidence  and  will  be  used  for  this  job
application  only.    Personal  data  is  carefully  destroyed  on  conclusion  of  the  recruitment
process, unless required for new employee records. All sensitive  data is handled in line with
current Data Protection Regulations.

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References
When choosing your referees please ensure that they are people who know about your skills
and capabilities. One of these should be your present or most recent employer, or a  teacher
if,  you  have  just  left  education.  If  you  are  unable  to  give  two  such  names,  you  may  choose
someone  who  knows  you  in  a  personal  capacity  and  can  tell  us  about  your  character,
personality  and  honesty.  These  should  only  be  provided  if  no  other  referees  are  available,
should not be related to you, and you should state how you know this person.

Education/Training
List all qualifications, including any for which you are awaiting results. We may need to assess
whether  you  meet  the  required  qualifications  (if  any)  for  the  vacancy.  Please  include  any
relevant training.

Employment
Clearly show the details requested. When we ask about employment we are equally interested
in voluntary work and work experience, either paid or voluntary. Please account for any breaks
in employment, for example, as a result of returning to study, travel, unemployment etc.

Suitability and Experience
Give more details of your qualities, skills, experience, education and training. Demonstrate to
us  why  you  are  a  suitable  candidate.  Remember  to  make  sure  that  you  use  the  person
specification  and  try  to  illustrate  your  skills  and  experience  through  examples  of  your
achievements.You do not have to fill the whole space provided. Alternatively, you may wish to
use additional pages if necessary, although these should not be excessive.

Special Requirements or Health Checks
Please tell us of any ‘reasonable adjustments’ we can make to assist you in your application or
with our recruitment process.  Please contact Support Services to discuss in confidence.

Depending  on  the  duties  of  the  post,  we  may  require  new  entrants  to  complete  a  medical
questionnaire.  At interview, we may also ask health-related questions, but only to determine
if you can carry out an essential function of the job, e.g. swim, lift sports equipment.

Criminal Records checks
If  you  are  successful  at  interview  stage  you  will  be  required  to  obtain  either  a  Level  1
Disclosure  or  PVG  membership.  The  level  of  disclosure  check  depends  on  the  job  applied
for,  and  whether  it  is  considered  Regulated  Work  or  not  exempt  from  the  Rehabilitation  of
Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013). All job offers are therefore conditional at interview
stage, and it may take 7 to 14 days for Disclosure or PVG membership details to be confirmed.

Additional Documentation / Information

No Smoking Policy
The Trust has a policy of working in a smoke free environment, including the use of vapes.

Declaration
You are now required to date and sign your application form and return it to;
Finance  &  Corporate  Services,  Shetland  Recreational  Trust,  Clickimin  Leisure  Complex,
Lochside, Lerwick. Shetland, ZE1 0PJ. Applicants are reminded that all information contained
in the form must be true and correct to the best of their knowledge. Any false information or
omissions may lead to summary dismissal.

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