Estates Mobile Technician (Multi-Skilled)

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a self-motivated Mobile Estates Technician to support the Estates team across Berkshire. The role requires a strong multi-trade background and experience in reactive maintenance. You will ensure high-quality service delivery while collaborating with the Estates Supervisor. Offering a supportive environment and numerous benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Learning and career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Wellbeing tools and services

Retail and restaurant discounts

Support for equality initiatives

Generous leave policies

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in reactive breakdowns and planned maintenance.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites.
• Proactive participation in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle repair requests promptly and oversee plant breakdowns.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Manage health and safety assessments for staff and contractors.

Skills

Multi-trade hard services background

Mechanical training

Electrical competency training

Plumbing skills

Gas training/practice

Good communication skills

Job description

We are looking for a self-motivated and reliable individual, with a positive can-do attitude. You must be a time served Mobile Estates Technician with experience working on reactive breakdowns, planned maintenance, minor/project works within a healthcare (or similar) building environment.

A genuine multi-trade hard services background is essential, with any previous mechanical/electrical/building/plumbing and gas training/practise an essential for the role. Any prior electrical competency training is a value-add skill for the role. You will play a proactive role within a dynamic and innovative department, delivering key objectives to meet both departmental and Trust requirements.

You will work in our friendly, high performing Estates team across Berkshire, ensuring excellent service at all times. A great communicator, you will enjoy working in collaboration with the Estates Supervisor and colleagues of the Estates team.

Working flexibly, you will benefit from working across multiple sites in Berkshire; and be able to travel independently, whilst transporting any tools and equipment, as required to meet the requirements of the role. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that strives to create a progressive, warm, friendly and considerate environment.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours + on call stipend after 2 months (on call attracts additional payments of approximately £5,200/annum) + occasional overtime (as scheduled).

• Ensure repair requests are handled promptly, meeting quality standards, and keep clients advised of the status. Oversee complex plant breakdowns and lead recommendations for resolution.
• Provide clear guidance to non-technical end users.
• Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks are carried out by the Estates team, covering compliance with Legionella prevention, scalding risks, PAT, fire alarm testing, lifts, boilers, and building fabric.
• Responsible for purchasing stores and parts as needed, using a purchase card system.
• Record time and materials used on jobs via the MICAD Helpdesk software on a Trust-issued device.
• Work from instructions, drawings, and specifications independently and ensure others do the same.
• Diagnose and resolve complex faults using industry best practices.
• Manufacture, assemble, and install new work.
• Manage H&S and risk assessments for staff and contractors.
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard, including finishing and making good.
• Lead discussions with the Estates Supervisor on significant building or engineering faults affecting services.
• Stay flexible and updated on new technology, recommending innovation when needed.
• Deputise for the Estates Maintenance Supervisor as required.
• Always carry a mobile phone during duty and respond promptly.
  
  

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
  
  

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julius Okot-Chono Job title: Estates Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07884113232