Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Liverpool is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Mechanical to join their busy team. This role involves carrying out mechanical repairs and maintenance on the Trust’s buildings. The ideal candidate will have completed a 4-year apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 and possess essential mechanical and electrical knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary range from £31,049 to £37,796 a year plus an additional RRP of £5,000 per annum, along with the responsibility of participating in the emergency on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Completed and passed a 4-year apprenticeship, City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3.
• Basic electrical knowledge is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical repairs and planned maintenance.
• Participate in the emergency on-call rota.
• Analyze faults and undertake rectifications.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Fault analysis

Education

Completed 4-year apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3

National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 3 or above

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Mechanical

Closing date: 18 December 2025.

The Maintenance department at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a professional and highly motivated Maintenance Technician – Mechanical to join a busy and dynamic team. The role requires prioritising workloads, identifying improvements to operational systems and management processes to increase departmental efficiencies.

The position is Monday to Friday (08:00 – 16:00) with an on‑call rota across all operational sites.

Responsibilities

• carry out day‑to‑day mechanical repairs, planned maintenance and improvements to the Trust’s buildings in conformance with statutory regulations and codes of practice


• install mechanical new work


• work as part of a multi‑skilled, multi‑disciplinary maintenance team


• participate in the emergency on‑call rota as required by contractual obligation to ensure safe systems and service continuity


• analyse faults and undertake rectifications to ensure continuity of service


• maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust dress code and uphold the Trust’s values and equality and diversity principles

Qualifications (Essential)

• completed and passed a 4‑year apprenticeship, City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3


• mechanical/plumbing training for electricians or electrical training for mechanical


• basic electrical knowledge


• a National Qualification Framework (NQF) achievement to level 3 or above (e.g. City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent)


• full UK driving licence

Qualifications (Desirable)

• continuing training to latest Electrical Regulations


• competent person Medical Gas authorisation


• legionella responsible person training for mechanical technicians


• experience in building services maintenance with a demonstrable track record of competence


• experience in a large acute hospital


• knowledge and appreciation of building maintenance issues


• knowledge of NHS and working in clinical areas


• knowledge of estates maintenance


• complex fault diagnosis skills required


• able to plan and prioritise work


• excellent oral and written communication skills


• able to plan own workload, be flexible and prioritise tasks


• ability to develop and work effectively in a team


• self‑motivator


• ability to work under pressure


• BMS experience


• utilisation of computer‑based risk and asbestos register

Other

• BMS experience


• utilisation of computer‑based risk and asbestos register

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to establish suitability for work with vulnerable people.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year + RRP £5,000 per annum.