Estates Maintenance Multi-Skilled Technician | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Hillingdon Hospital; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Uxbridge is seeking an Estates Maintenance Multi-Skilled Technician to ensure the reliable operation of engineering and utility systems. The role involves performing maintenance, diagnosing faults, and compliance testing, while promoting a safe patient-focused environment. The ideal candidate has strong engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills, with recognized status as a Competent Person. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care through efficient maintenance practices. The advert closes on December 21, 2025.

Qualifications

• Sound engineering knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and building disciplines.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and resolve faults across various systems.
• Experience in operating and monitoring Building Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient operation of engineering and utility systems.
• Perform reactive and planned preventive maintenance across multiple disciplines.
• Carry out planned inspection and compliance testing.

Skills

Multi-skilled technician

Strong problem-solving ability

Commitment to safety

Education

Recognised Competent Person status

Job description

The Estates Maintenance Multi‑Skilled Technician is a key member of the Estates Maintenance Department at The Hillingdon Hospital site, responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all engineering, building, and utility systems that support the delivery of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of engineering, building, and utility systems that support patient care.
• Perform reactive and planned preventive maintenance (PPM) across mechanical, electrical, and building‑fabric disciplines, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), JSP 375, and Trust policies.
• Diagnose, repair, and resolve faults quickly and safely across heating, domestic hot and cold water, electrical distribution, pressure systems, steam boilers, and condensate return systems.
• Carry out planned inspection, servicing, and compliance testing to maintain operational resilience and statutory compliance.
• Operate and monitor the Building Management System (BMS) – such as Trend – to observe plant performance, adjust control parameters within agreed limits, and respond to system alarms supporting energy efficiency and environmental control.
• Act as a Competent Person (CP) under relevant engineering disciplines and work within the Trust’s Permit‑to‑Work and Authorisation frameworks.
• Participate in the Estates On‑Call Rota, providing out‑of‑hours technical support and attending the site when required.

Qualifications

• Multi‑skilled technician with sound engineering knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and building disciplines.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, patient‑focused environment.
• Recognised Competent Person status under applicable HTM and JSP guidance.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.