Estates Mobile Technician (Multi-Skilled) | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Excellent learning and career developm

NHS pension

Free parking

Descripción de la vacante

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Estates Mobile Technician (Multi-Skilled) based at Reading. You will perform day-to-day maintenance across Trust sites, diagnose faults in plant and building systems, and support both planned and reactive work to keep clinical environments safe and operational.

The role requires cross-trade capability, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel between sites with an on‑call rota.

Formación

• City & Guilds, HNC, apprenticeship, NVQ equivalent or other approved equivalent training in mechanical, electrical, plumbing or building engineering, with skills across multiple trades.
• Significant and relevant post-apprenticeship work experience gained over several years, with the ability to diagnose faults, work alone and use initiative within your competence.
• Knowledge of plant and machinery across a wide range of services, with the ability to undertake cross-trade work and participate in the on‑call rota.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive independently between Trust sites across Berkshire.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out planned and reactive engineering and building maintenance across Trust-owned, managed and occupied sites.
• Diagnose and resolve complex faults across plant, equipment, electrical and mechanical systems and building fabric.
• Complete PPM activities and support statutory compliance, including Legionella controls, fire systems, lifts, electrical systems and boilers.
• Record labour, materials and job activity accurately on the MICAD Helpdesk system using a Trust-issued handheld device.
• Work from drawings, instructions and specifications, undertake new installations and ensure disturbed areas are properly made good.
• Liaise with service users, departmental managers, the Estates Helpdesk and contractors to minimise disruption to patient services.
• Support and supervise contractors, contribute to risk assessments and health and safety arrangements, and deputise for the Estates Maintenance Supervisor when required.
• Travel across Berkshire, transport tools and equipment, and participate in the on‑call rota and out-of-hours working as required.

Conocimientos

Diagnose faults

Multi-skilled

Independent working

On-call readiness

Educación

City & Guilds / HNC / apprenticeship / NVQ equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Estates Mobile Technician (Multi-Skilled) | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £33,677 - £40,996 per annum (Incl. of HCAS)

We are looking for an experienced, practical and flexible Estates Mobile Technician (Multi-Skilled) to join our Estates team based at Erleigh House, Reading. You will provide day-to-day engineering and building maintenance across Berkshire Healthcare sites, helping to keep our clinical and support environments safe, reliable and operational. The role suits a multi-skilled technician who can diagnose faults, work independently, support colleagues and contractors, and deliver high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across a broad range of building and engineering services. You will travel independently between Trust sites across Berkshire using a Trust provided vehicle and participate in the on-call rota, including working outside normal hours when required.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

• Carry out planned and reactive engineering and building maintenance across Trust-owned, managed and occupied sites.
• Diagnose and resolve complex faults across plant, equipment, electrical and mechanical systems and building fabric.
• Complete PPM activities and support statutory compliance, including Legionella controls, fire systems, lifts, electrical systems and boilers.
• Record labour, materials and job activity accurately on the MICAD Helpdesk system using a Trust-issued handheld device.
• Work from drawings, instructions and specifications, undertake new installations and ensure disturbed areas are properly made good.
• Liaise with service users, departmental managers, the Estates Helpdesk and contractors to minimise disruption to patient services.
• Support and supervise contractors, contribute to risk assessments and health and safety arrangements, and deputise for the Estates Maintenance Supervisor when required.
• Travel across Berkshire, transport tools and equipment, and participate in the on‑call rota and out-of-hours working as required.

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
• 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

The “must haves” for this role:

1. City & Guilds, HNC, apprenticeship, NVQ equivalent or other approved equivalent training in mechanical, electrical, plumbing or building engineering, with skills across multiple trades.

2. Significant and relevant post-apprenticeship work experience gained over several years, with the ability to diagnose faults, work alone and use initiative within your competence.

3. Knowledge of plant and machinery across a wide range of services, with the ability to undertake cross-trade work and participate in the on‑call rota.

4. A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive independently between Trust sites across Berkshire.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements ofthe role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence forapplicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses given in your supportingstatement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be exploredfurther during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or falseinformation during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete youremployment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilitiesreferenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employmenthistory. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support theexperience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome any questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to email John Ross on [e-mail] who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026

Estates Mobile Technician (Multi-Skilled) | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Salary: £33,677 - £40,996 per annum (Incl. of HCAS) Hours: Full-time Location: Reading, RG6 6BZ Job type: Permanent Posting date: 8 Oct 2026 Closing date: 7 Nov 2026

Summary

We are looking for an experienced, practical and flexible Estates Mobile Technician (Multi-Skilled) to join our Estates team based at Erleigh House, Reading. You will provide day-to-day engineering and building maintenance across Berkshire Healthcare sites, helping to keep our clinical and support environments safe, reliable and operational. The role suits a multi-skilled technician who can diagnose faults, work independently, support colleagues and contractors, and deliver high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across a broad range of building and engineering services. You will travel independently between Trust sites across Berkshire using a Trust provided vehicle and participate in the on‑call rota, including working outside normal hours when required.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

• Carry out planned and reactive engineering and building maintenance across Trust-owned, managed and occupied sites.
• Diagnose and resolve complex faults across plant, equipment, electrical and mechanical systems and building fabric.
• Complete PPM activities and support statutory compliance, including Legionella controls, fire systems, lifts, electrical systems and boilers.
• Record labour, materials and job activity accurately on the MICAD Helpdesk system using a Trust-issued handheld device.
• Work from drawings, instructions and specifications, undertake new installations and ensure disturbed areas are properly made good.
• Liaise with service users, departmental managers, the Estates Helpdesk and contractors to minimise disruption to patient services.
• Support and supervise contractors, contribute to risk assessments and health and safety arrangements, and deputise for the Estates Maintenance Supervisor when required.
• Travel across Berkshire, transport tools and equipment, and participate in the on‑call rota and out‑of‑hours working as required.

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

The “must haves” for this role:

1. City & Guilds, HNC, apprenticeship, NVQ equivalent or other approved equivalent training in mechanical, electrical, plumbing or building engineering, with skills across multiple trades.

2. Significant and relevant post-apprenticeship work experience gained over several years, with the ability to diagnose faults, work alone and use initiative within your competence.

3. Knowledge of plant and machinery across a wide range of services, with the ability to undertake cross‑trade work and participate in the on‑call rota.

4. A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive independently between Trust sites across Berkshire.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements ofthe role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence forapplicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses given in your supportingstatement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be exploredfurther during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or falseinformation during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete youremployment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilitiesreferenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employmenthistory. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support theexperience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome any questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to email John Ross on [e-mail] who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026

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