Multi-Skilled Hospital Maintenance Technician

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a resourceful multi-skilled operative to support the North Manchester General estate. The role covers electrical, mechanical, carpentry, landscaping, and general maintenance across the hospital to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

You will prioritise tasks, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and work with clinical staff to resolve issues in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/ONC in Engineering or equivalent.
• City & Guilds Level 3 in Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• First Aid trained.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform robust estates maintenance and repair on hospital equipment (electrical, mechanical, carpentry, landscaping).
• Prioritise workload to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical systems; train on new systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety knowledge

IT skills (Excel/Word)

Electrical & mechanical basics

Estate & building services knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC in Engineering

City and Guilds Level 3 in Building Services Engineering

First Aid Trained

Full, clean driving licence

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Building Management Systems knowledge

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a resourceful multi-skilled operative to support the North Manchester General estate. The role covers electrical, mechanical, carpentry, landscaping, and general maintenance across the hospital to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

You will prioritise tasks, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and work with clinical staff to resolve issues in a busy environment.