Residential Service & Maintenance Technician vacancy in Derby (179jc)

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Residential Service & Maintenance Technician in Derby. This hands-on role involves maintaining critical pneumatic tube systems in a hospital. Candidates should have relevant maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and good communication. Structured hours, no on-call, Monday to Friday with a competitive salary of £32k–£35k based on experience. Additional perks include on-site parking, company pension, and training opportunities.

Benefits

On-site parking

Company pension

Free flu jabs

Full product/system training

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in maintenance, repair, or service engineering.
• Comfortable working with software-controlled or electro-mechanical equipment.
• CSCS card (or willing to train for it).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service pneumatic tube systems across hospital departments.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults efficiently.
• Support system upgrades and perform basic admin tasks.

Skills

Hands-on experience in maintenance

Solid problem-solving mindset

Good communication skills

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Residential Service & Maintenance Technician vacancy in Derby (179jc)

Salary: £32 – 35k (depending on experience) + pension + training + secure long-term role

Residential Service & Maintenance Technician (179jc) - Derby - £32 – 35k (depending on experience) + pension + training + secure long-term role

We’re looking for a hands-on, dependable individual to join a tight-knit engineering team maintaining life-critical pneumatic tube systems within a hospital environment for one of our clients. They are seeking an Armed Forces veteran with technical experience or have a background in electro-mechanical maintenance, as this role gives you structure, purpose, and real impact, daily.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Maintain and service pneumatic tube systems across hospital departments
• Troubleshoot and repair faults efficiently and effectively
• Support system upgrades and carry out basic systems admin tasks
• Deliver top-tier service with a calm, can-do approach
• Work independently, with backup from a wider technical team
• Follow clear health & safety protocols and procedures

What You’ll Need
• Hands-on experience in maintenance, repair, or service engineering
• Solid problem-solving mindset—whether technical, mechanical, or systems-based
• Comfortable working with software-controlled or electro-mechanical equipment
• Good communicator who thrives in a structured, mission-focused role
• CSCS card (or willing to train for it)
• GCSEs or equivalent are a bonus

Role Appeal
• Structured working hours—no callouts, no travel, Mon – Fri 40 hrs per week.
• Full training on systems and safety protocols
• Autonomy to take ownership of your area, with a dependable team behind you
• Strong fit for REME, Royal Signals, RAF tech trades, or RN engineers transitioning into civilian life

Perks & Benefits
• £32k–£35k salary, depending on experience
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Full product/system training
• Long-term stability in a respected UK company

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin, at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500 or [e-mail] or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

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