Total 95 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Preston, PR2 9HT

Join our dynamic Radiotherapy Engineering Team and embark on a rewarding journey of maintaining cutting-edge medical technology! You will help to maintain advanced medical technology to ensure safe and accurate delivery of external beam radiotherapy.

There are two assistant electronics technician posts available, these are full time established posts.

Prior to being selected for interview there will be a session to attend at the hospital where your aptitude and manual dexterity will be examined, along with presentations about the job and the department.

The small, but highly skilled, Radiotherapy Engineering Team is in need of a talented assistant electronics technician capable of maintaining extremely complex medical technology. Our engineering team is close knit and offers a warm welcome to new recruits. You will be made to feel very much part of the team.

Your responsibilities will encompass the design, manufacturing, and rigorous testing of bespoke mechanical and electronic devices. Additionally, you'll assume a pivotal role in the installation of radiotherapy equipment, offering invaluable assistance to guarantee optimal performance.

Full training will be provided both on-site and at manufacturers training centres. You will be expected to attend college to attain a HNC in electrical and electronic engineering which will be fully funded by the Trust. You will be expected to work towards membership of the Register of Clinical Technologists.

Try as we might, we just cannot cram everything into one advert, so we really encourage you to get in touch to find out more. David Ormrod, Radiotherapy Engineering Manager really welcomes you to contact him to arrange to come and visit or have an informal chat david.ormrod@lthtr.nhs.uk

You will work with other radiotherapy engineers in providing electronic, electrical, mechanical and IT systems support within a multidisciplinary engineering department for the maintenance, calibration and repair of all cancer treatment and associated equipment within the Rosemere Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Department. This will ensure the safe and efficient delivery of radiotherapy treatment to patients

Each day presents new challenges and the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.



We have nearly 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet amazing people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.



Maintenance, design and manufacture.



· To partake in planned and unplanned maintenance of complex radiotherapy treatment delivery equipment and associated IT systems.

· To manufacture bespoke beam limiting devices to required tolerances using lead and other metals, and high density low melting point alloy.

· To partake in planned and unplanned maintenance of beam measuring equipment.

· To assist in installs of radiotherapy and associated equipment.

· To liaise with equipment manufacturers for maintenance advice and guidance.

· To attend technical, academic training courses as required.

· To manufacture bespoke and replacement test leads.

· Carry the departmental phone on a rotational basis to provide first contact for radiotherapy equipment problems.

· To provide safety support for more senior engineers as required.

· To design, manufacture and install custom mechanical items used on RT and other equipment.





Communication



· Cascade information from training to other staff members enabling them to maintain appropriate and correct standards.

· To provide limited technical advice on engineering or technical matters to other staff within the department.

· To liaise with outside agencies ensuring any information is shared with the appropriate staff.





Quality Assurance.



· To partake in routine and none-routine radiotherapy quality assurance.

· To perform on-going calibration and quality control of clinical dosimeters.





Information Collection and Analysis.



· To be able to locate documentation necessary for the correct operation and maintenance of equipment within radiotherapy.

· To collect and analyse data from radiotherapy treatment equipment to enable failure trends and performance variation to be identified.

· To use commercially available software to produce text documents, spreadsheets and databases for data analysis.

· Maintain logs of any faults or interventions that occur on radiotherapy equipment.

· To comply with Information Governance policy and legislation.





Take part in Research and Development



· To assist in R&D projects and to liaise with other staff working on such projects.





To maintain and develop own professional competence.



· Participate in appraisal and personal development planning process and have a current appraisal and personal development plan.

· Undertakes identified learning and development opportunities as agreed with the manager.

· Participate in mandatory training as outlined by the Trust.

· Maintain up to date technical and academic knowledge.

· To work towards membership of the Register of Clinical technologists (RCT)





To be aware of Radiation Protection, Health and Safety issues and legislation.



· To be aware of, and comply with, current radiation protection legislation and to bring to the attention of the RPS or RPA any safety issues identified.

· To be aware of, and comply with, current and applicable Health and Safety legislation.

· Be aware of and comply with manual handling, lone working and working at heights policy and legislation.

· Carry out COSHH and risk assessments.




This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Oct 2024

Your new company
You will be joining a leading FMCG manufacturer known for its high-quality food products and innovative production techniques. The company is committed to excellence and continuous improvement, providing a dynamic and supportive work environment.
Your new role
As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all machinery and equipment within the production facility. This includes performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime. You will work closely with the production team to ensure that all maintenance activities are carried out efficiently and safely.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a time-served engineer with a strong background in both mechanical and electrical maintenance. Experience in an FMCG environment is highly desirable. You should have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to maintenance. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team are also essential.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression. You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values its employees and invests in their growth. Additionally, you will have the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology.

Excellent Benefits package too:
33 days annual leave
6% pension
Free Car Parking
Private Health Care + Life Assurance

What you need to do now


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A Vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you looking for the next step in your Pharmacy Technician career? Are you interested in a post that has variety, where you can utilise and enhance your organisational, leadership and management skills?Do you want to be involved in continuous improvement and service re-design?Will your passion for pharmacy and patient care be what makes you stand out from the rest?

If you answer yes to the above then we have a Pharmacy Technician Team Leader (Senior Pharmacy Technician) role on offer for the right candidate.

The post is Team Leader aligned to our Surgical Clinical Pharmacy Unit and you will be one of a team of five Team leaders across our pharmacy clinical and supply services working collaboratively with our Divisional Lead Pharmacists to ensure we deliver the best possible (and award winning) services for our patients, colleagues and service users, 365 days a year at Preston and Chorley Hospitals.

You will provide leadership and management to our clinical pharmacy technicians, medicines management pharmacy technicians and medicines management assistants (MMAs) and be the nominate professional lead for the MMAs.

In collaboration with Divisional Lead Pharmacist, you will be responsible for all aspects of operational management for services provided by our clinical pharmacy technicians, medicines management pharmacy technicians and medicines management assistants, including efficient and cost-effective operational performance; quality, safety and governance; and continuous improvement and service development in line with departmental objectives and priorities, Trust single improvement plan and in response to staff and patient experience.

Responsibilities include staff management and leadership, training and development and supporting health and well being of staff working within the clinical pharmacy unit.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

We value the professional and personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.

The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics, run fitness classes and organise mindfulness sessions. As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible and accountable for planning, management and organisation of the medicines management and clinical services, satellite pharmacies and near patient dispensing schemes in the surgical CPU.
• Provide leadership to and manage the work of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants
• Responsible for effective utilisation of staff and for the management and planning of staff rosters to assure appropriate deployment of people and skills.
• Responsible for accurate and efficient management of pharmacy stock in satellite dispensaries
• Systems Administrator for pharmacy IT systems
• Develop and deliver structured training programmes and competency assessments for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants
• To record and analyse department activity, ensuring departmental and Trust KPI targets are met.
• Develop, review and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Dispensary Policies. Proactively manage risk and maintain safety,
• To ensure services are designed, delivered and evaluated to meet service needs and to inform future practice.
• To continually look for ways to improve processes, services and patient safety within the services, pharmacy dept and the Trust
• To contribute to, implement and champion pharmacy Cost Improvement Plan initiatives


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

We value the professional and personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics, run fitness classes and organise mindfulness sessions. As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for planning, management and organisation of the medicines management and clinical services, satellite pharmacies and near patient dispensing schemes in the surgical CPU. Provide leadership to and manage the work of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants Responsible for effective utilisation of staff and for the management and planning of staff rosters to assure appropriate deployment of people and skills. Responsible for accurate and efficient management of pharmacy stock in satellite dispensaries Systems Administrator for pharmacy IT systems Develop and deliver structured training programmes and competency assessments for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants To record and analyse department activity, ensuring departmental and Trust KPI targets are met. Develop, review and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Dispensary Policies. Proactively manage risk and maintain safety, To ensure services are designed, delivered and evaluated to meet service needs and to inform future practice. To continually look for ways to improve processes, services and patient safety within the services, pharmacy dept and the Trust To contribute to, implement and champion pharmacy Cost Improvement Plan initiatives

Do you have experience in Quality Control or Inspection. If so, we would love to hear from you. We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Quality Technician to join one of our clients in Bolton. Working 37 hours per week. Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 4.30pm. Paying a competitive salary of £23K - £25K with an 8% Company Pension.

What will you be doing as a Quality Technician?

• This role requires the candidate to have a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Working with authorising and checking compliance against products and devices
• Working within product specification, batch codes, product serial numbers and cross referencing product information against items ready to manufacturer and dispatch
• Testing of such products and carrying out quality control on signing off on product specifications
• Communicating with suppliers across UK and Europe
• Putting items into quarantine whilst under inspection and investigation
• Liaison with warehouse and customer service staff
• Recording and updating product specification forms
• Completing of hygiene audits
• Utilising Ms Office / 365 using excel spreadsheets to manipulate data on v look ups and pivot tables
• Conforming with the companies health and safety and quality assurance

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• You may have experience in working across Quality Control, Quality Inspection, Quality Technician
• You might have worked within compliance, audits and quality control
• Any experience working in medical, pharmacy, pharmaceuticals, nursing
• You might have a keen interest in chemistry and or medicine or medical

• We are looking for candidates who are conscientious, hardworking and willing to learn

• What will you get in return for your work as a Quality Technician?

• Great company to work
• Competitive Salary - £23K - £25K
• Willingness to be flexible
• 37 hours per week - Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm - 4.30pm finish on Friday
• 8% Company Pension from day 1
• Quarterly sickness benefit - can accrue an extra 4 days a year
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Free car parking

Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.

HGV Technician

Depot Location: Preston

Working Hours: Tuesday to Friday 6pm to 6am NIGHT SHIFT (other shifts also available days & nights)

Contract Type: Full time / Permanent role

Financial Package: £54,000 to £58,000 Per Annum (23.76ph)

Benefits Package:Ongoing training and development on new and emerging technology
Very strong pension scheme
Medical insurance
Retail / Holiday discounts
Bike to work scheme

My client, a well-established Truck & Trailer maintenance business is actively seeking to employ an HGV Technician on a night shift.

Working in an established team of HGV Technician, you will be required to undertake the following;

·Carry out thorough vehicle inspections in line with the 'O' licence requirements
·Carry out any repairs required that have been highlighted on the initial inspection
·General Servicing and MOT preparation
·Fault finding & diagnostics
·Updating all required paperwork / databases

The successful HGV HGV Technician will have the following attributes;

·hold full industry qualifications and have served a recognised apprenticeship.
·Have detailed knowledge and understanding of Truck & Trailer Maintenance
·A commercial licence would be a distinct advantage for isn't essential
·Knowledge of Hydraulic and Electrical systems, maintenance and repair

Who we are;

CareTech supports adults with complex needs and care for children and young people, offering carefully designed programmes in specialist services, many of which have schools and residential services attached.

Our services include modern outward looking residential care for children, young people and adults and we operate a significant range of supported living schemes that include individual flats, houses and grouped accommodation arrangements.

The portfolio of services we offer includes an acute brain injury rehabilitation centre, specialist services hospitals, residential children’s homes and specialist education schools teaching hundreds of students.

A Crafts team carries the responsibility for the of the fitting of kitchens/bathrooms & maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects within the site complex and all compliancy needed for the running of the site.

Summary of Responsibilities

• To ensure that all parts of the environment are safe, welcoming, clean, hygienic, in good repair and sensitive to the needs of the students being looked after
• To provide, high professional standards of record keeping, and reports related to the site.
• To participate in and undertake regular audits of the quality systems as necessary.
• To undertake regular inspections and address works from contractors which fall below required standard.
• To ensure compliance with all current and prevailing national regulations and inspection standards, relevant to core functions, for this type of establishment.
• To ensure compliance with all current and prevailing national regulations for Environmental Health and the standards of the regulatory body for inspections
• To take responsibility, and manage Maintenance you work loads , to provide effective and pro-active works
• To liaise closely with the Regional Facilities Manager on larger projects and seek the Facilities Manager’s regular assistance with technical matters on repair, maintenance or improvement projects.
• To identify projects around the facility that will improve the image, functionality, operational or educational efficiency use of the facility for staff, students or visitors.
• To ensure that projects are completed within programme, and that areas occupied by contractors / suppliers are left in good condition.
• To manage the up keep of the grounds
• What will you benefit from

As a Crafts Team you will of course achieve greatness and for your hard work and commitment we will reward you!

• Competitive Salary:

• Monday to Friday- Flexible working

• Holiday: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our managers have been promoted from within our group through our leadership programme

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Stunning working environments in beautiful houses and locations, with the very best facilities for our teams

• Refer a friend scheme that offers a bonus every time you refer a friend or family that joins us

Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

Facilities Manager needed in Preston, £14.88ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1364130

Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To manage the Building environment ensuring safe, compliant and quality services are provided and that all statutory requirements and procedures relating to legislation, fire and health and safety are undertaken.

2. To develop effective customer relationships, with internal and external customers, conducting Building User Group (BUG) meetings, and ensuring customer satisfaction with the service provided.

3. To coordinate actions emerging from the BUG user group, liaising with relevant services as appropriate, feeding back on activities and events relevant to the Building and its surrounding environment and taking ownership for the delivery of tasks and resolution of issues

4. To monitor and coordinate services and activities delivered within a building ensuring safe working practices are adhered to, working across services to provide a single holistic response to issues.

5. To implement the Estates Services Quality standards, monitoring adherence to agreed work procedures, resolving areas of non-compliance and meeting customer need.

6. To participate in inter-departmental project meetings and take an active part in regular Health & Safety and service level agreement meetings.

7. To manage the Facilities Supervisors & Cleaners including the organisation of work schedules, staff development meetings and appraisals. To participate in Disciplinary meetings or related issues and to monitor staff absenteeism.

8. To conduct/ participate in interview, selection and induction processes, ensuring appropriate recruitment, selection, induction, management and development of staff including overseeing the delivery of staff training in line with the Training Matrix.

9. To monitor compliance with health and safety legislation including hazard identification and auditing and routine testing/ checking of fire safety points / alarms. To ensure all documentation relating to health and safety matters are correct and up to date.

10. To utilise technology to manage service information and activity, targeting resources based on identified need.

11. To be committed to continuous service improvement within all Buildings, its environment and for our customers, identifying gaps in service provision and leading on service improvement projects.

12. To undertake regular visual, safety & appearance audits of buildings and their surrounding environment, taking ownership for service delivery in the building or work area.

13. To work collaboratively with other Facilities Managers and cover as required to ensure full services are delivered across the Estate.

14. To oversee event booking and delivery in a Building ensuring compliance with booking procedures, Health & Safety prior and during the event. To fully support and resource open days and event days held.

15. To maintain the security of buildings and to take initial control of emergency incidents. To ensure the opening and lockdown of the buildings and out of hours support.

16. Other reasonable duties as required by the Senior Facilities Manager.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

PPM Recruitment are recruiting for Grounds Maintenance Operative in the Preston area.

Duties (not limited to):

• Grassing cutting
• Hedge cutting
• Weeding
• Strimming

Driving License required

4 weeks work

Immediate start

If you would be interested please email ellie.johnson@ppmrecruit.com.

A client within the Public Sector based in Lancashire is currently recruiting for a Facilities Manager to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, contract position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to manage the Building environment ensuring safe, compliant and quality services are provided and that all statutory requirements and procedures relating to legislation, fire and health and safety are undertaken.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• develop effective customer relationships, with internal and external customers, conducting Building User Group (BUG) meetings, and ensuring customer satisfaction with the service provided
• coordinate actions emerging from the BUG user group, liaising with relevant services as appropriate, feeding back on activities and events relevant to the Building and its surrounding environment and taking ownership for the delivery of tasks and resolution of issues
• monitor and coordinate services and activities delivered within a building ensuring safe working practices are adhered to, working across services to provide a single holistic response to issues.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experiential learning.

IT Literacy and familiarity with computer packages i.e., Microsoft Office.

It will be essential to be in experiences in the below:

• Demonstrable experience of managing multifunctional services and teams.
• Experience of working in a customer service environment and experience of customer liaison.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships across service areas and with a wide range of customers.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £17.55 p/h Umbrella Ltd. (approx. £14 p/h PAYE)

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

Area Manager - Preston / Chorley

Maxim Facilities Management is one of the fastest growing independent facilities management companies in the UK. Our USP lies in our customer focussed approach and flat management structure, allowing us to respond rapidly and make important decisions swiftly for our customers. This customer-focused approach has enabled us to attract business from a wide range of prestigious businesses and public sector organisations across the UK.

The Position is to work as Part of Our Team to deliver services and manage contracts for various sectors around Preston and Chorley areas. In some cases, you may be asked to work in other areas to assist the business. You will work predominantly Monday to Friday, some weekend work will be required for business needs.

A company car along with a Fuel Card , Company Phone & laptop will be supplied. Applicants must be flexible and adaptable and be able to manage change.

The role will involve visiting sites during the cleaning shifts, monitoring, recruitment and training, along with health & safety checks if necessary the covering of jobs and organising relief staff for sickness and holiday cover.

Cleaning tasks can include Toilets, Changing Rooms, Vacuuming, Dusting, Internal, Mopping, Sweeping & Floor Buffing & Occasionally Carpet Cleaning.

Your role will be very varied but will include:
- Client liaison and contract management, Monthly client meetings
- Staff liaison, HR-related staff meetings
- Induction and training of staff on equipment, cleaning practices and use of chemicals.
- Conducting on-site audits
- Setting up new contracts will include creating cleaning specifications and inducting new staff
- Covering annual leave/sickness/helping when required. Required to clean as a last resort
- Placing stock orders and maintaining budgets
- Manage holidays and absences within the team, ensuring there is adequate coverage and that cleaning standards are not reduced
- Recruitment of cleaning staff

Personal attributes and experience:
- Commercial cleaning experience, ideally in a school environment
- Experience in a Supervisory / Managerial role
- Flexible approach to your working week
- Reliable and hardworking
- Self-motivated
- Hold a full clean manual driving licence & happy travelling
- Able to work on Ipad/laptops

If you meet the Cleaning Area Manager requirements and feel the role would be a good fit for you, then please apply today! If you require further information, please send us an email.

- Full Training will be given
- A Uniform will be provided.
- A Full Clean Driving Licence (Manual) Is Essential.

This is a full-time Permanent position offering on annual salary of £28,000.

We do endeavour to get back to all applicants however, this is not always possible due to the high volume of applications that we receive.

Duties to include but not be limited to: Communicates all relevant clinical trial information to members of the clinical trial pharmacy team, wider pharmacy team, colleagues within R&I, trial participants and service users, and with external organisations as required Deliver as part of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team, all duties required in relation to the service To ensure all clinical trial prescriptions are dispensed correctly within the required timescales Liaises with Senior Clinical Pharmacists in their review of clinical trials within their speciality Act as an Accredited Pharmacy Technician Accuracy Checker Oversees all elements of stock management, for IMPs and NIMPs, ensuring tasks are carried out comprehensively and accurately, in a timely fashion Minimises medicines wastage and medicines spend within clinical trials service and wider pharmacy service Reviews and advises on financial costings for new studies in feasibility stages, liaising with other pharmacy areas or external departments as necessary Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice, policies and legislation Supports the training and development of pharmacy team Contribute to the formal handling and investigating of complaints, error reports, accident/incident reports and monitor for preventative and/or corrective action and improvement For more information please see job description.

Contribute to the delivery of a safe and effective pharmacy service Use EMIS pharmacy stock control and patient medication record system Manage stock appropriately and contribute to stock management Accurately dispense prescriptions whilst minimising patient waiting times Maintain accurate records Ensure the safe and accurate issue of prescriptions Act as an accuracy checker Purchase, receive and store medicines Assist in dispensing and planning prescription deliveries Work effectively as part of the team to meet company targets Offer suggestions to improve working processes Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, health professionals and patients Participate in quality and/or clinical audit projects Contribute to the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures Provide cover for other Pharmacy Technicians, across sites, as appropriate Promote and maintain strong working and customer relationships with key stakeholders Maintain professional standards Observe confidentiality requirements Support the implementation of local and national medicines-related guidance Supervise the routine work of other staff and assist in activity/workload planning Provide leadership and act as a role model Carry out CPD and maintain GPhC Registration Train, coach and mentor new and existing members of the team Work within the Companys business and strategic plans

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is delighted to be able to offer a vacancy for a Pharmacy Technician to come and join our fantastic team. The role is varied with opportunities to work in all three of our branches covering a range of tasks.

If you have never worked in a hospital setting before, please do not be discouraged from applying as full training will be provided. The team are friendly, helpful and by all working together, we deliver a service that we are proud of.

Please note full time hours are 36 hours per week worked over four days.

You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate a desire towards developing our services.

If all of the above applies to you and you would like to know more or come for a visit, please feel free to contact us to discuss further.

On a day to day basis, your duties will vary and help provide a high quality service to our patients whether this be provided customer service, dispensing/checking medicines or ordering and receiving pharmacy stock.

You will also develop positive working relationships with our fantastic colleagues and multidisciplinary team and be a valued member of the company.

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing service at Royal Preston Hospital, Rosemere Centre (within Royal Preston Hospital) and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital.

If you have always aspired to work within a hospital setting and working alongside other highly motivated individuals, then you are going to love this role. We are offering an opportunity for you to join our friendly and dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish, supported all the way.

As a employee, you will enjoy a rewarding career by really making a difference. You'll work hard but be recognised for your contribution which includes having your registration feed paid and be able to keep a healthy work/life balance.
• Contribute to the delivery of a safe and effective pharmacy service
• Use EMIS pharmacy stock control and patient medication record system
• Manage stock appropriately and contribute to stock management
• Accurately dispense prescriptions whilst minimising patient waiting times
• Maintain accurate records
• Ensure the safe and accurate issue of prescriptions
• Act as an accuracy checker
• Purchase, receive and store medicines
• Assist in dispensing and planning prescription deliveries
• Work effectively as part of the team to meet company targets
• Offer suggestions to improve working processes
• Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, health professionals and patients
• Participate in quality and/or clinical audit projects
• Contribute to the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures
• Provide cover for other Pharmacy Technicians, across sites, as appropriate
• Promote and maintain strong working and customer relationships with key stakeholders
• Maintain professional standards
• Observe confidentiality requirements
• Support the implementation of local and national medicines-related guidance
• Supervise the routine work of other staff and assist in activity/workload planning
• Provide leadership and act as a role model
• Carry out CPD and maintain GPhC Registration
• Train, coach and mentor new and existing members of the team
• Work within the Company’s business and strategic plans




This advert closes on Sunday 6 Oct 2024

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job reference: 316734
Location: Preston Workshop

Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move? Join the largest, and greenest, fleet operator in the UK and take on a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment.

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Preston Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn over £70,000 per annum including overtime (shift depending).

Working Hours: Full time
- 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00
- 14:30 Mon -Frid, week 2: 6:00
- 14:30 Tues
- Sat and week 3: 13:00
- 21:30 Mon
- Frid). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).
We also have a permanent Night Shift Available.

What’s in it for you?


- Salary: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:00
- 21:30 shift. The Night shift attracts a weekly shift allowance of £126.06
- Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) is applicable.
-     You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500*.
-     22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more. 
-     An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
-     The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan. 
-     PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe capped boots).
-     Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
-     The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
- Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.
A bit about the role

With a Fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs, maintaining our vehicles is a true team effort. We’re investing in modernising our fleet, giving you the opportunity to work on a variety of makes and models. There’s never been a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.

- You’ll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
- You’ll use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.
- You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
A bit about you

- Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
- Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV / HGV.
- Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence.
- High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
- Flexible to service demands: you’re able to work on a flexible shift rota. You’re always willing to support your team where necessary.
Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.

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