Job Description

:
Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file.
BAND: 6
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible to the Building Services Manager for ensuring the NIHE is fully compliant with its statutory and regulatory duties to its customers, employees, and third parties and to assist in the management and co-ordination of the planned and cyclical servicing and maintenance programme for the specialist mechanical and electrical equipment in NIHE Offices, Depots, High Rise Residential Blocks and Hostels.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. i) Degree or equivalent (level 6*) qualification in a relevant** technical qualification, relevant to any of the compliance areas managed by this role PLUS a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience***
OR
ii) BTEC Higher Certificate/Diploma in a relevant** technical qualification or equivalent qualification* relevant to any of the compliance areas managed by this role PLUS a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience***
OR
iii) Candidates who do not possess the qualifications above but can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development and experiential learning in any of the compliance areas managed by this role PLUS a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience*** (Please include dates)
*Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies
**A relevant qualification would be a qualification in a Building Services (Mechanical/Electrical) Discipline
***Relevant experience will be interpreted as experience in at least one of the following compliance areas: Heating Systems, Electrical Safety, Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector and Lifting Equipment (including servicing and LOLER), in policy development, management or operational delivery
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions.
Candidates unable to use the on-line form can request a manual application form, by emailing recruit@nihe.gov.uk quoting the particular Job Title and Reference Number. Please note that if the candidate uses this method, it is their responsibility to ensure we receive their application by the allocated closing date and time. Guidance on the completion and return of applications is included in the Candidate Guidelines on the job related documents. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive have a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be made available on request.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.
The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.

Skills Required