Multi Skilled Technician - Mechanical

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored personal development

Flexible working arrangements

Discounts and tax relief schemes

Job summary

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Multi Skilled Technician - Mechanical (NHS AfC: Band 5) for a permanent full‑time position in East Grinstead. The role involves hands‑on maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant, on‑call duties, and supporting a multi‑skilled Estates team.

Salary ranges £32,073–£39,043 per annum, with 37.5 hours weekly (Mon‑Fri 8:00–16:30) and on‑call enhancements. On‑going training and development are provided within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Water Regulations or Unvented Cylinders essential.
• Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC/HND or equivalent training.
• HNC/HND plus relevant experience to graduate or professional level.

Responsibilities

• Respond to on‑call and emergency maintenance and repairs.
• Plan, lead and deliver repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance.
• Carry out hands‑on maintenance across mechanical/electrical systems.
• Support multi‑skilled team development and competency.
• Coordinate with contractors and liaise with estates staff.
• Report defects and feed back improvements to the helpdesk and line manager.
• Maintain focus during fault‑finding and respond to emergencies promptly.

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Water Regulations or Unvented Cylinders

Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC/HND

HNC/HND plus relevant experience or recognised training

Tools

IPAF/PASMA licence

Job description

Main area Mechanical/Plumbing Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm (plus on call and additional percentage in salary)) Job ref 276-7752626-AC-F

Employer Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Queen Victoria Hospital Town East Grinstead, West Sussex Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/09/2026 23:59

Multi Skilled Technician - Mechanical

NHS AfC: Band 5

Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest.

In addition to receiving tertiary referrals from across the South East of England, we have a network of ‘spoke’ sites at district general hospitals enabling our consultants to offer their expertise with routine treatments and consultations as close to patients’ homes as is possible. With the recent addition of video led ‘virtual’ consultations we also enable patients who have some distance to travel to avoid the additional stress and worry of a long journey.

Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge and career opportunities of many larger organisations with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that really does re‑build our patients’ lives.

We also offer attractive benefits such as

• tailored personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes
• flexible working arrangements for a work‑life balance that suits you and your needs
• a dedicated reward programme, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes

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Sustainability

At Queen Victoria Hospital we want to be the first Net Zero Hospital in England, and to achieve that wants every member of staff to be a green champion. The way in which the Trust works has a significant impact on the organisation’s carbon footprint and that of our patients. From the heat, light and power supplies within the hospital to avoiding unnecessary patient journeys, the Trust is empowering all staff to create a sustainable health and care environment for future generations. The Trust expects all staff to reuse and recycle more, to use energy and water efficiently, to walk or cycle to work if you can, and to have a focus on sustainability in the workplace.

1.1. The post holder will undertake complex planned and non‑routine reactive maintenance work and repairs to maintain the building engineering plant, equipment and systems to a high standard throughout the Trust, in order to ensure safe operation, serviceability and compliance with statutory and Mandatory regulations. This will include support to other Estates Operatives and the Estates Helpdesk.

1.2. Under management direction and in conjunction with the Estates Officers plan, lead and deliver the repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of mechanical and electrical services.

1.3. The post is a “hands‑on” position and the post holder will possess the skills to carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks as part of the role in leading, supporting and training the team and its designated activities to ensure compliance with statute and best practice.

1.4. Support the development of a multi‑skilled approach to the provision of mechanical/electrical services.

1.5. To undertake “Competent Person” duties for Mechanical and water systems as defined in HTM’s.

The post holder will respond to Helpdesk reactive maintenance/breakdown calls and carry out remedial works as necessary, providing accurate feedback information to customer and Helpdesk

Main duties of the job

1.1. Diagnose and solve a wide range of complex technical issues and repair faults in mechanical and engineering installation, plant and equipment, finding solutions and pass on knowledge to others.

1.2. Completion of all designated maintenance tasks in line with statutory requirements, and to a high standard.

1.3. Following appropriate assessment and training, will be appointed by the Trust and act as a Competent Person for a range of systems including Ventilation, Water and LV electrical systems.

1.4. Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run plant and equipment and use multi‑faceted equipment.

1.5. To support the Estates Officer (operations). This may require participation in meetings, communication with contractors and advice on site arrangements and engineering systems issues in relation to surveys by external agencies and surveyors.

1.6. Liaise with company representatives regarding the operation, repair and servicing of specialist equipment and implement contracts as necessary to ensure the best service with respect to cost, quality and performance is achieved.

1.7. To report to their line manager any maintenance defects observed, faulty or damaged equipment and forward any suggestions they may have to improve the maintenance service.

1.8. Maintain sustained focus during complex fault‑finding tasks, effectively managing unpredictable inspections and responding promptly to emergency interruptions without compromising accuracy.

Working for our organisation

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life‑changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world‑leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community‑based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.1. The post holder will be part of the on‑call roster responding to emergency calls from the on‑call manager and provide an effective and timely out of hours’ emergency repair service to a range of engineering systems, taking appropriate action to make safe or repair, communicating and advising those affected, i.e. staff, patients, visitors etc.

1.2. Maintain and Control stock levels of all spares.

1.3. To work under management guidance without direct supervision or as part of a team and in conjunction and co‑operation with contractors on site to assess, prioritise, organise and perform the required work.

1.4. Coordinating activities with other works disciplines to ensure efficient and safe working practices are achieved and observed at all times.

1.5. Carry out risk assessments to ensure compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA). Carry out remedial works as required.

1.6. Ensure compliance in line with all processes/procedures and policies that meet organisational standards/requirements including but not limited to our Health & Safety Policy/HSE/HTM’s (Health Technical Memoranda). Ensuring new or revised policies are implemented within own work areas.

1.7. As directed by the Head of Estates / Works Officers / Line Manager, to manage, coordinate or supervise works with external contractors or colleague teams as required to complete tasks in line with schedules of works.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Water Regulations or Unvented Cylinders
• Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC/HND or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience
• HNC/HND plus relevant experience to graduate, professional level or recognised equivalent training in Electrical Engineering

Experience

• Experience of working in a multi‑skilled role across more than one skill set
• Working within the requirements of method statements or permit to work
• Experience of working in an acute hospital environment

Knowledge

• Have working knowledge of electrical distribution and fire alarm systems
• Understand the workings of electrical and mechanical systems in healthcare buildings
• Must have a sound knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulation 1989
• IPAF/PASMA licence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Adrian Lee Job title Associate Director for Estates & Facilities Email address [emailprotected]