Multiskilled Technician

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent NHS employment

27 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Multiskilled Technician within the Estates & Facilities Division. You will perform a range of maintenance, repair and installation duties to keep hospital buildings and services safe and fully operational, reporting to the Assistant Maintenance Manager.

The role requires flexibility to cover multiple disciplines, with emphasis on safety, quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent structured training in engineering.
• Post-qualification experience in maintenance or engineering services.
• Strong technical background with practical problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out or oversee repair/maintenance installation of complex plant and equipment for Estates & Facilities Division.
• Maintain and ensure safety, compliance and operation of buildings and systems in healthcare settings.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Problem-solving

Health & safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in engineering

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Multiskilled Technician

The closing date is 17 November 2026

Secure your future. Develop your career. Help shape the future of healthcare.

Please Note - if you have applied for this role within the last 3 months you do not need to re-apply.

Are you a skilled maintenance professional looking for a role that offers variety, stability, and long-term career opportunities? We're looking for a motivated and adaptableMulti-Skilled Technician to join our team.

This is an exciting time to join us. Estates and Facilities continue to grow and invest in our services, including plans for the new hospital development. There has never been a better opportunity to become part of a team that will play a vital role in supporting healthcare delivery for years to come.

What we can offer you

Joining the NHS means becoming part of an organisation that values its people and invests in their future.

Benefits include:

• Permanent NHS employment with excellent job security.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with NHS service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and support career progression.
• The opportunity to contribute to the development and maintenance of healthcare facilities that directly support patient care.
• Exciting future opportunities arising from the Trust's ongoing growth and the development of a new hospital, creating potential for expanded responsibilities, specialist roles and career advancement.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As a Multi-Skilled Technician, you will report to the Assistant Maintenance Manager/Workload Co-ordinator and become a key member of our Estates Maintenance team.

You will undertake a diverse range of maintenance, repair and installation work across Trust properties, ensuring our buildings, engineering systems and services remain safe, compliant and fully operational. Working both independently and alongside colleagues and contractors, you will help deliver high-quality maintenance services in a busy healthcare environment.

The role requires flexibility, and you will be expected to utilise your skills across a range of maintenance disciplines where competent to do so. You will also support colleagues across the Estates & Facilities Division, helping to maintain a responsive and efficient service.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is keen to learn, develop and embrace new challenges.

You will have:

• A completed, time-served apprenticeship or equivalent structured training programme in an engineering discipline.
• Relevant post-qualification experience in maintenance or engineering services.
• A strong technical background and practical problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job responsibilities

To carry out or oversee the repair/maintenance installation of complex plant and equipment associated with premises administered by the Estates & Facilities Division.

Please see full job description.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications as stated in job description

Knowledge

• Demonstratable Knowledge of maintenance practises

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearpa pro rata (enhancements added to base for unsociable hours)