Hospital Maintenance Technician – Mechanical & Electrical

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored personal development

Flexible working arrangements

Discounts and tax relief schemes

Job summary

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Multi Skilled Technician - Mechanical (NHS AfC: Band 5) for a permanent full‑time position in East Grinstead. The role involves hands‑on maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant, on‑call duties, and supporting a multi‑skilled Estates team.

Salary ranges £32,073–£39,043 per annum, with 37.5 hours weekly (Mon‑Fri 8:00–16:30) and on‑call enhancements. On‑going training and development are provided within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Water Regulations or Unvented Cylinders essential.
• Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC/HND or equivalent training.
• HNC/HND plus relevant experience to graduate or professional level.

Responsibilities

• Respond to on‑call and emergency maintenance and repairs.
• Plan, lead and deliver repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance.
• Carry out hands‑on maintenance across mechanical/electrical systems.
• Support multi‑skilled team development and competency.
• Coordinate with contractors and liaise with estates staff.
• Report defects and feed back improvements to the helpdesk and line manager.
• Maintain focus during fault‑finding and respond to emergencies promptly.

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Water Regulations or Unvented Cylinders

Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC/HND

HNC/HND plus relevant experience or recognised training

Tools

IPAF/PASMA licence

Job description

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Multi Skilled Technician - Mechanical (NHS AfC: Band 5) for a permanent full‑time position in East Grinstead. The role involves hands‑on maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant, on‑call duties, and supporting a multi‑skilled Estates team.

Salary ranges £32,073–£39,043 per annum, with 37.5 hours weekly (Mon‑Fri 8:00–16:30) and on‑call enhancements. On‑going training and development are provided within a supportive NHS environment.