Hospital Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Day Shift)

Mitie Group plc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life cover

Enhanced pension contributions

MiDeals discounts

Salary Finance options

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for day shifts at Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. You will support planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across hospital sites, ensuring plant and equipment are safe, compliant and operational.

Role involves completing PPMs, maintaining systems (DHW, LTHW, ventilation), and assisting with subcontractors. DBS check required; 18th Edition/2391 desirable; opportunities for development and site-based work.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and/or multi-skilled building services maintenance.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation; able to work safely on own or in a team.
• Excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass a DBS check prior to commencement of employment.
• General building maintenance or fabric maintenance experience desirable; 18th Edition/2391 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with contractual requirements and schedules.
• Maintain mechanical plant/equipment per O&M manuals, legislation, standards and best practice.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks within SLAs and complete reports accurately.
• Assist with supervision of subcontractors, ensuring safe systems of work and procedures.
• Keep plant rooms and service areas clean, safe, secure and orderly.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Building services maintenance

Health & Safety awareness

Customer service & problem-solving

DBS check readiness

Education

18th Edition and/or City & Guilds 2391

Job description

Mitie is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for day shifts at Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. You will support planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across hospital sites, ensuring plant and equipment are safe, compliant and operational.

Role involves completing PPMs, maintaining systems (DHW, LTHW, ventilation), and assisting with subcontractors. DBS check required; 18th Edition/2391 desirable; opportunities for development and site-based work.