Maintenance Technician

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Stoke-on-Trent to maintain and repair essential systems and equipment. The role requires mechanical and electrical expertise, adherence to health and safety standards, and the ability to work independently. A full-time position with a salary range of £31,049 - £37,796 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical, mechanical or gas engineer with understanding of technical plant and equipment.
• Complies with relevant building and health and safety regulations.
• Works autonomously to deliver maintenance services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repair and installation of plant and equipment.
• Test, diagnose, repair and calibrate mechanical and electrical installations.
• Ensure safe working practices and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Gas engineering knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified electrical, mechanical or gas engineer

Job description

We are actively seeking a Maintenance Technician (mechanical biased) to carry out the maintenance, repair and installation of plant, equipment, systems and building structure associated with Trust premises.

Band 5, £31,049 - £37,796 per annum. Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Service, test, diagnose, repair and calibrate mechanical/building mechanical and electrical installations, plant and equipment.
• Work in accordance with the requirements of HTM's; health and safety regulations, policies and procedures; building regulations etc.
• Ensure safe working practices are implemented at all times, including correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to health and safety and infection control procedures. Make the Estates Manager aware of any health and safety concerns within the team.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on building, mechanical and electrical installations, plant and equipment.
• Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new building, mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.
• Carry out testing on all types of building, mechanical and electrical plant and equipment following installation or repair. Request remedial works or emergency isolations if required.
• Undertake PAT testing when required, in compliance with HTM 2020.
• Installation testing, general inspections and servicing of gas installations and equipment (Gas Registered team member only).
• Assist other trades in carrying out maintenance, repairs, testing, inspection and installation work.
• Receive and effectively respond to emergency, urgent and routine requests in priority order. Report job status via electronic communication.
• Where requested, carry out minor repairs to the building fabric to ensure the safety and security of the Trust's premises, patients, staff and visitors.
• Respond in a safe manner to the effects of bad weather, e.g., flooding, high winds, etc.
• Understand the interrelationships between the various maintenance crafts. Take responsibility and be able to take action using own technical knowledge, having the freedom to initiate action in accordance with health and safety and other working procedures.
• Ensure that there is minimum disruptions to wards, departments and patients while carrying out work.
• Provide technical engineering advice and support regarding the maintenance and repair of services and equipment.
• Responsible for the management and use of information systems including handheld devices.
• Undertakes trials/testing of new equipment to develop and improve the delivery of the Estates function.
• Where appropriate, carries out physical testing in line with designated Competent Person duties.
• Utilises a range of hand tools, power tools and testing equipment.

System Knowledge & Technical Expertise

• Heating and hot water systems
• Ventilation plant and associated systems including refrigeration and chiller units
• Low voltage electrical distribution systems and switchgear
• Emergency stand‑by generating plant
• Fire alarm systems and emergency lighting
• Lifts
• Door access systems
• Nurse call systems
• Gas distribution systems

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualified electrical, mechanical or gas engineer with understanding of technical plant and equipment.
• Understanding of operational procedures and safe working practices of major items of plant and systems.
• Complies with relevant building and health and safety regulations.
• Interpretation skills for legislation, technical guidance, and best practice codes.
• Works autonomously to deliver maintenance services, meet targets, and coordinate work of other team members.
• Judges consistently within the context of the CARE values and the Trust's commitment to be outstanding in all it does.

Application & Additional Information

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would welcome applications from under‑represented groups, including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

All employees new to the Trust will be subject to a 6‑month probationary period. All clinical staff bands 2‑4 that are new to the Trust will be required to complete a Care Certificate. Canvassing of members of the Trust or of any Committee directly or indirectly for any appointment under the Trust shall disqualify the applicant.

Positions involving access to persons receiving health services will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Please provide full contact details for all referees, especially their email addresses where possible.

We reserve the right to close the post before the stated date if the number of applications received is unmanageable. Priority will be given to NHS staff across the region who are at risk of redundancy, where the vacancy is at the same band or one below their current band and candidates meet the essential criteria for this post.

Additional information about the Trust’s Green Initiative, wellbeing programmes and commitment to net zero ambitions is available on our website.