Compliance & Technical Officer

Dräger

Who We Are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About The Role

Directly reporting to the Head of Estates & Facilities UK & Ireland, the role has responsibility for providing effective compliance and technical administration support to the Estates & Facilities Management function.

Technical Administration

Create, manage and maintain core information systems & data, with support from the team’s technical specialists, for the following:
Real Estate data (tenures etc.)
Locality data (sites, buildings, floors, spaces etc.)
Asset data
Maintenance procedures & schedules
As built drawings inc. floor plans

Compliance

Manage the relationship with the 3rd party engineering inspection bodies, acting as the central point of contact and facilitating their inspection visits.
Manage and maintain system records and ensure alignment of maintenance procedures with relevant legislation, for equipment and systems including; Pressure Systems, Lifting Equipment, Local Exhaust Ventilation, Water Hygiene, Asbestos, Portable Electrical Equipment, and Fixed Electrical Installations.
Conduct regular internal compliance auditing and act as lead FM POC during external compliance auditing as required.
When required, propose and instigate corrective actions to ensure that non-compliance matters are promptly addressed.
Compile, review and provide data & information to the business as required.

In addition, the role may involve occasional travel to premises across the whole estates portfolio as required to support departmental and overall business objectives.

The tasks and responsibilities above are typical of the duties the postholder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time.

Shared Responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions
to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results

All expectations, tasks and responsibilities of this role relate to all Dräger Group entities in UK and Ireland

Reporting Relationships

Manager - Head of Estates & FM UK & Ireland

Size of team/environment - The 14 strong UK & Ireland Estates & Facilities Management team is based at the Blyth site and consists of 2 components; the 7 person Blyth focussed FM operations team and the broader focussed 7 person management and support team, consisting of Head of Estates & Facilities, Building Fabric Manager, Electrical Systems Manager, Mechanical Systems Manager, Helpdesk Coordinator and Contracts Administrator, and Compliance & Technical Officer

Education/Qualifications

Role Requirements

Minimum of a level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent, in an FM, Engineering or related discipline.

Desirable

Level 4 Certificate (HNC) in related discipline
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is desirable.

Related Experience

Ideally from an FM, building or plant maintenance background with experience in:

Conducting building/building services maintenance
Use of CAFM / CMM systems
Creation of standard operating procedures
Creation of maintenance schedules
Utilisation of the SFG20 standards
Managing statutory & regulatory property compliance
Internal audit

Skills, Special Competencies

Knowledge of current regulations and standards relevant to responsibilities, e.g. PSSR, LOLER, COSHH, EAWR etc.
Excellent communication, interpersonal teamworking skills
Good organisational and influencing skills.
Good time management
Excellent IT literacy skills in MS Outlook, Word & Excel
Must be able to work on own initiative with a proactive and flexible attitude.
Ability to multitask and prioritise
UK driving license

Dräger‘s

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
Flexi scheme
Hybrid working available
Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Subsidised canteen
Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
Cycle to Work
Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
Charity Giving scheme

Dräger‘s dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!