Maintenance Technician- Multi SkilledNHS
Job summary
As a Trust we are investing in the Estates Engineering infrastructure primarily in our mechanical & electrical engineering systems to provide the foundation for the Trust to achieve significant carbon reductions through the introduction of new renewable technologies.
The post holder will be employed to undertake wide and varied technical maintenance work which will be routine and varied in nature, which will include reactive work and planned preventative maintenance.
To ensure the optimum level of performance, safety and availability of the Trust's Estate and associated infrastructure and building services.
Interviews to be held w/c 5th October 2026
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will problem solve complex technical issues whilst undertaking breakdown repairs, planned maintenance and upgrade work and a diverse range of complex building services to a technical level across both mechanical and electrical services.
Instruct others on the above features and other aspects of their work.
Perform a wide range of work to include other maintenance disciples.
Be available to work additional hours as required.
Provide out of hours call out cover on a rota basis and where necessary
provide cover when there are gaps in the on-call rota.
The post-holder will use permit to works, risks assessments, orders, job documentation etc and complete them accurately and timely.
The post-holder will take reasonable care for their acts or omissions and work in a safe manner at all times
Maintain emergency / contingency systems to support critical services and minimise disruption to the normal operation of the hospital during emergency situations.
To test new or existing equipment and engineering systems to verify safety and operation.
Job description
Diagnose and repair faults on a wide range equipment, services and systems which are complex in nature.
Promote and develop a culture of responsiveness, ownership and customer care within the team which delivers a responsive breakdown and planned preventative maintenance service.
Maintain emergency / contingency systems to support critical services and minimise disruption to the normal operation of the hospital during emergency situations.
To test new or existing equipment and engineering systems to verify safety.
Instruct other on the above features and other aspects of their work.
Perform a wide range of work to include other maintenance disciples.
Act as Competent Person as necessary and maintain strict records of Engineering systems to meet operational and statutory requirements.
Organise materials requisitions and assist in purchasing where required.
Keep the customer and helpdesk appraised of work at all times, including feedback on progress and delays to works affecting the customer.
Investigate and promote new working practices within the team to provide more efficient and customer responsive service .
The post-holder will be able to interrogate and utilise the information from the building management system, fire system and other engineering computer systems.
Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new work.
Comply with all current Health & Safety legislation and attend training as instructed.
Be available to work additional hours as required.
Provide out of hours call out cover on a rota basis and where necessary provide cover when there are gaps in the on-call rota.
Any additional duties as specified by Estates Maintenance Manager.
The post-holder will use permit to works, risks assessments, orders, job documentation etc and complete them accurately and timely.
The postholder will take reasonable care for their acts or omissions and work in a safe manner at all times.
Communication:
The postholder will communicate complex technical issues and solutions to other technical staff and contractors, and will be able to communicate technical information in layperson terms.
People/Management Excellence:
The postholder will supervise and provide mentoring to apprentices, maintenance assistants, contractors and other staff.
Planning and Organising:
The postholder will be allocated work but will have the freedom to organise their work on a day-to-day basis, which includes liaising with the customer to provide minimum disruption.
Policy / Service Development:
The postholder will work collaboratively within the maintenance team to propose changes policy procedures and guidance which are applicable the Estates department.
About us
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.