Multi Skilled Engineer - Mechanical | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Greater London is seeking a Multi-Skilled Services Engineer to support efficient maintenance services across the hospital estate. The role involves undertaking repairs, maintenance, and installation of mechanical systems while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical systems knowledge and good communication skills. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality care and sustainable healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Sound foundation in mechanical systems, including heating and ventilation.
• Ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to developing technical skills in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a broad range of maintenance tasks across multiple trades.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of mechanical safety legislation.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

General building repairs

Customer care

Communication skills

Job description

Job Overview

The Multi‑Skilled Services Engineer (Mechanical) is a key operational role within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s Estates and Facilities team, supporting the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of maintenance services across the hospital estate. The postholder will undertake and assist with the repair, maintenance and installation of mechanical plant, equipment, systems and building fabric in line with statutory regulations, NHS HTM guidance and Trust service standards.

Working under the direction of senior engineering staff, the technician will contribute to planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring that all tasks are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales. The role requires a sound foundation in mechanical systems – heating, ventilation, water services and pressure systems – and a commitment to developing technical skills within a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake a broad range of maintenance tasks across multiple trades, including general building repairs beyond core electrical or mechanical disciplines, ensuring all work is carried out safely and in compliance with relevant legislation, Trust procedures and Estates Health and Safety protocols.
• Manage and prioritise own workload effectively, working independently with minimal supervision while also contributing positively as part of a wider engineering team.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence (e.g. annual leave, sickness, or vacancies) to maintain continuity of service.
• Carry and respond promptly to estates communication devices (e.g. pagers, radios) to support emergency and reactive maintenance.
• Communicate courteously and professionally with colleagues, patients and visitors, maintaining a strong focus on customer care and keeping service delivery managers informed of any issues affecting operations.
• Identify and elevate risks affecting the Trust’s operations.
• Ensure all electrical maintenance and installation works are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations, HTMs, British Standards, and Trust policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and application of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 03‑01 for ventilation and HTM 04‑01 for water systems, and other relevant mechanical safety legislation and guidance.
• Receive, manage, and complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks via the Trust’s CAFM (Computer‑Aided Facilities Management) system, ensuring timely and accurate updates to job records.
• Monitor and prioritise work orders in line with service level agreements, escalating issues where necessary to ensure continuity of service.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works, parts used and time spent, supporting compliance reporting and audit readiness.

About Our Trust

Our Trust is one of England’s top‑performing and safest trusts, operating two acute hospital sites – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital – along with award‑winning clinics across North West London. With nearly 7,500 staff caring for a diverse population of 1.5m, we provide full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from, among other groups, veterans and under‑represented communities. If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.

Employment is subject to a six‑month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025.