Mechanical - Multi Skilled Technician Shift

Skanska UK Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in London is seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Technician to be part of their Building Services team. This role involves planned preventative maintenance and repairs for various hospital systems, including electrical and mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and a minimum of 3 years of experience in building maintenance, especially in a healthcare environment. Join a supportive team and contribute to a culture of customer service and care in a dynamic work setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant trade experience.
• Good knowledge of H&S Legislation and some knowledge of COSHH.
• Experience of working in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose faults and repair complex electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Support a 24hr maintenance service within the hospital.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Health and Safety Legislation knowledge

Basic computer skills

Experience in building maintenance

Education

BTEC/HNC or City & Guilds Craft certificate or equivalent

Certificate in 17th Edition IEE Regulation

Job description

Mechanical - Multi Skilled Technician Shift

General information

City/town: London

Job field: Other Operations

Monday, January 5, 2026

Type of contract: Permanent

ID: 3698

Description and requirements

Skanska, one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, dates back 135 years and had a 2021 revenue of around £12.5 billion. We have 3,300 experts in the UK alone, could joining us be your next career move?

We are looking for a Multi‑Skilled Shift Technician to join our Building Services team on‑site at Royal London Hospital.

The Purpose of the role will be to undertake planned preventative maintenance, testing, repairs and new installation work covering a wide range of equipment, services, systems and buildings associated with the running of a large hospital. Other responsibilities include performing CP duties for which they are suitably experienced, trained or qualified and appointed.

• Support the Estates Management in the provision of a 24hr maintenance Service within the LRH.
• Work safely on ELV/LV and generated electrical systems in accordance with all statutory electrical regulations and health and safety legislation and regulations as appointed Competent Person (LV) for SFS.
• Take responsibility for the maintenance of hospital equipment, plant, services and systems including undertake inspection and testing of electrical and mechanical equipment and installations (including portable appliances).
• Work safely on mechanical systems in accordance with all statutory mechanical regulations and health and safety legislation and regulations as appointed Competent Person for SFS on one or more of the following systems.
• Take responsibility for the maintenance of all aspects of mechanical systems including HVAC plant, washroom services, sterilisers, bedpan macerators / washers, disinfectors and other mechanical equipment ancillary plant and systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair within the PMS time periods a variety of electrical and mechanical complex equipment in accordance with Health Technical memorandums (HTM’s) and Health Building Notifications (HBN).
• Actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance scheme and to complete all report sheets and test certificates where necessary.
• Carry out installations for new work or alterations in compliance with legislative and hospital regulations, such as IEE Regulations.
• Work within fine tolerances and calibrate sensitive equipment within safety guidelines.
• Undertake any training as required and to provide training, guidance, technical advice and support to trainees and maintenance assistants.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks and duties relevant to the post and grade as may be determined by the Estates Manager.
• BTEC/HNC or City & Guilds Craft certificate or equivalent.
• A recognised apprenticeship.
• Certificate in 17th Edition IEE Regulation (Current).
• As defined by the latest edition of The Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems for Competent Person (LV).
• Competent person for “other” mechanical systems.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant trade experience.
• Good knowledge of H&S Legislation and some knowledge of COSHH.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience of building maintenance and systems.
• Experience of working in a hospital environment.
• Experience of working on specialist hospital equipment.
• Experience of lone working.
• Knowledge of hospital specifics (HTM’s).
• Knowledge of hospital Health Building Notifications (HBN).

All employees will engage in and support Skanska to create a culture of customer service and care via the IFE programme for both internal and external customers and partners and to liaise with other departments regarding maintenance issues if required.

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using [e-mail] if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More information about the role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: [e-mail]

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.