Multi Skilled Maintenance Assistant

2gether Support Solutions; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Company Pension

Blink- Staff communications app

Discounted food in canteen

Blue light card

Job summary

2gether Support Solutions is seeking a hands-on Multi Skilled Engineering Assistant to join the Estates team at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. You will assist with mechanical and electrical maintenance, building fabric works and statutory compliance to keep healthcare environments safe and efficient.

This permanent role offers rotating shifts (8:00–16:00 and 14:00–22:00), 37.5 hours per week, and training to develop your skills.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Awareness of asbestos, legionella, and COSHH procedures.
• Willingness to learn and adapt; able to work to deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintenance and compliance tasks including fire door inspections and remedial works.
• Air handling unit servicing (critical and non-critical).
• Water safety systems maintenance including thermostatic mixing valves and taps.
• Support with building fabric works across hospital sites.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/building fabric qualification

Job description

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Job Reference 2gethersupportsolutions/TP/651/762

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working pattern:

Monday - Friday, rotating shift pattern of 8am - 4pm or 2pm - 10pm

£28,408 per annum

Weekly Hours:

37.5

Location:

William Harvey Hospital, Ashford

Closing Date:

01/09/2026

Job Category:

Mechanical and Electrical

Site:

William Harvey Hospital

Business Unit:

Job Introduction

2gether Support Solutions is a Facilities and Estates services company providing support to healthcare professionals caring for over 2000 patients daily across multiple East Kent hospital sites. 2gether provides vital services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics and much more.

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated and practical Multi Skilled Engineering Assistant to join our Estates team at 2gether Support Solutions.

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the delivery of mechanical and electrical maintenance, statutory compliance, and building fabric works across hospital sites. You’ll play a key part in maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient healthcare environments, helping to ensure continuity of patient care every day.

You’ll work under the guidance of our Building Engineer Specialist and Multi-Skilled Engineer's, assisting with a variety of maintenance and compliance tasks including:

• Fire door inspections and remedial works
• Air handling unit servicing (critical and non-critical)
• Water safety systems, including thermostatic mixing valves and taps

Training will be provided where required to help you develop your skills and technical confidence.

This role involves shift work on a rotating basis, covering 8:00am–4:00pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm shifts.

About You

You’ll be a team player with a hands‑on approach, good communication skills, and a strong awareness of safety and compliance. You’ll have:

A basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems

Awareness of asbestos, legionella, and COSHH procedures

A can‑do attitude, with the ability to work to deadlines and adapt to changing demands

Willingness to learn and develop new skills through ongoing training

A qualification in a mechanical, electrical, or building fabric discipline is desirable, but not essential.

You’ll also need a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel between sites within the Trust’s estate.

Why work with us?

• Generous annual leave allowance plus the opportunity to buy or sell leave
• Company Pension
• Blink- Staff communications app
• Discounted food in canteen
• Access to the blue light card

We offer discounts and savings that make a difference to you including:

• Discounted travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing and travel extras
• Subsidised bus pass
• Health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion and entertainment
• Training and development opportunities including BICS and functional skills training

Please see attached Job Description for full range of responsibilities.

Social values are at the core of 2gether Support Solutions. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that truly represents our local communities. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage and support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond, ensuring equal opportunities for all.