Estates Maintenance Worker - Mechanical Technical Specialist

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Wareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dorset is seeking an experienced Estates Maintenance Mechanical Technical Specialist. You will be responsible for installation and maintenance of healthcare equipment, including gas boilers. The role requires technical expertise, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively. This position also offers a professional development program and various employee benefits, including an on-call allowance and NHS pension.

Benefits

On-call allowance of 4.5%

R&R payment of £3500

NHS pension

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Overtime at premium rates

Tracked vehicle for business use

Workwear and PPE

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a demanding maintenance environment required.
• Willingness to work on-call in a rotation.
• Must undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out installation, maintenance, servicing, and repairs of healthcare equipment.
• Providing diagnostic and fault-finding services on plant and equipment.
• Offering technical assistance, training, and mentoring to Maintenance Craftsmen.

Skills

Installation and maintenance skills

Technical diagnosis

Fault-finding skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Tools

Domestic gas boilers

Commercial gas boilers

Job description

Job Title: Estates Maintenance Mechanical Technical Specialist

Dorset Healthcare Estates and Facilities Directorate are seeking a conscientious and self-motivated Estates Maintenance Mechanical Technical Specialist.

The team, based in Wareham, provides pre-planned maintenance and repair services across various Trust premises in Dorset, including Community Hospitals, Health Centres, Mental Health Units, and Administrative Buildings.

Working collaboratively with building, electrical operational teams, Estates Leadership, Compliance, and Minor New Works teams, the specialist will apply installation, maintenance, technical diagnosis, and fault-finding skills to a range of equipment.

This role is varied, physically demanding, and challenging. Candidates should have previous experience in a demanding maintenance environment and be flexible in their approach.

A professional development program is available to support progression towards a Competent Person qualification in one or more mechanical disciplines.

The position offers an on-call allowance of 4.5%, a R&R payment of £3500, NHS pension, 27 days leave plus bank holidays, flexible working, overtime at premium rates, a tracked vehicle for business use, workwear, and PPE.

Responsibilities include:

1. Carrying out installation, maintenance, servicing, and repairs of healthcare equipment, including domestic and commercial gas boilers.
2. Providing diagnostic and fault-finding services on plant and equipment.
3. Offering technical assistance, training, and mentoring to Maintenance Craftsmen and Workers.
4. Participating in the Estates On-Call rota, currently 1 week in 6.

Employment requires a DBS check, which the Trust covers. Applicants subscribed to the DBS update service can present a valid certificate.

Applications requiring UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are ineligible.

At Dorset HealthCare, we aim to empower individuals through outstanding healthcare services. We operate 12 community hospitals, inpatient facilities, and extensive community and mental health services for nearly 800,000 people.

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2019, we pride ourselves on excellent patient and staff experiences. We value diversity, promote inclusion, and strive to be a workplace of the future.

Join our team to challenge yourself, develop your career, and help us improve daily through excellence, compassion, and expertise.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Terry Cole
• Job Title: Estates Manager Mechanical Operational
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]