Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Shift & On-Call, NHS

University Hospitals Dorset; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expenses

On-call allowance

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) at Band 5 for Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The role includes shift work, on‑call duties and duty rosters within Estates. Must have a recognised mechanical/building services apprenticeship and relevant post‑apprenticeship training.

Salary ranges from £32,073 to £39,043 per year, with local allowances and on‑call enhancements. Applicants should hold a UK driving licence and be willing to relocate if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance.
• Current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain NHS premises mechanical/plumbing systems.
• Fault finding and repairing on a wide range of equipment.
• Work shifts with on-call rota and overtime opportunities.

Skills

Maintenance

Fault finding

Test & repair

Education

HNC in Building services

Apprenticeship + specialist training

CPD / additional training

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) at Band 5 for Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The role includes shift work, on‑call duties and duty rosters within Estates. Must have a recognised mechanical/building services apprenticeship and relevant post‑apprenticeship training.

Salary ranges from £32,073 to £39,043 per year, with local allowances and on‑call enhancements. Applicants should hold a UK driving licence and be willing to relocate if needed.