Senior Multi-skilled Engineer

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Senior Multiskilled Engineer, where your expertise in electrical, mechanical, or building services will support a multidisciplinary team. This role involves maintaining a large campus, ensuring safety for patients, staff, and visitors. You will tackle a variety of tasks, from reactive maintenance to compliance, while enjoying excellent training and progression opportunities. With a focus on teamwork and problem-solving, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional healthcare in a supportive environment. Embrace the chance to grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Trade background essential with recognised qualifications.
• Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, service, and repair estates specialist equipment.
• Provide technical advice to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Digital literacy

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Health & Safety Regulations

Education

Recognised trade qualification or apprenticeship

Completion of CITB or EITB apprenticeship

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)

Job description

If you're a proficient and highly motivated Multiskilled engineer, join our team of senior technicians maintaining staff, patient and visitor safety.

With an electrical, mechanical or building services background, your expertise will support our multidisciplinary team in a range of vital works. Familiarity of maintaining a large campus with a range of buildings, from state-of-the-art new builds to historic buildings, would be beneficial.

A varied daily workload requires a range of skills so a broad engineering background is advantageous. Strong problem-solving skills and the desire to see jobs through to completion will be crucial in tasks such as reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, fault-finding, escalation reporting and compliance. You should demonstrate digital literacy with Building Management Systems (BMS) experience and be willing to use Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) to receive jobs, and report accurate notes.

Excellent training and progression options are available with opportunities to work towards a Competent/Appointed Person (CP & AP) position for a range of disciplines according to the requirements of the Department.

You will participate in the 'on-call' rota and with the stability of being primarily based at Southmead Hospital, support to other Trust premises within the Bristol locality will be necessary from time to time. We are looking to fill full-time hours, however we would be happy to discuss part-time hours and flexible core hours.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior multiskilled engineer you will:

• Install, maintain, service and repair the full range of estates specialist equipment, plant and infrastructure throughout the North Bristol NHS Trust Estate.
• Problem solve technical issues and faults on Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Provide technical advice to other estates maintenance staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Respond to building management system alarms. eg. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas Alarms, Boiler Alarms.
• Provide an emergency out of hour's service, working a rotating shift pattern covering 365 days a year subject to appropriate negotiations.
• Work to the standards laid down in Trust policies and legislation to provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Trade Background & Qualifications (recognised qualification or apprenticeship).
• Extensive Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations.
• Ability to act on own initiative.

Please note that successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a pre-screening telephone call to check competency levels.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Date posted

14 April 2025

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time

Reference number

339-TA-SMEng2

Job locations

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Job responsibilities

To provide a safe, secure and pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors. Be a senior technical responder for estates services within the Trusts operational establishments. Responsible for ensuring that all building and estates maintenance, minor works, are carried out to appropriate legislative standards and other guidance notes as required by Trust. Provide expert and professional estates expertise to stakeholders throughout the Trust as required. To carry out reactive/planned preventive maintenance repairs across various properties within the retain estates portfolio. Comfortable working within a team environment and contribute to teams success whilst willingly following instructions. To update/close completed Reactive & PPM tasks on our CAFM System via the smartphone/PDA systems. To be able to complete dynamic risk assessments. Completion of any certificates or documentation for works completed. To participate in flexible working hours and out-of-hours emergency cover as required for service delivery. To assess and order parts and equipment necessary for individual tasks. To assist other trades as/when required. To undertake training as required to perform the duties of the role, including health and safety courses and further trade development. To undertake any other duties as directed by Managers within the remit of the role. Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised. Smart appearance, presentable. Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements, willing to accept change.

Job responsibilities

To provide a safe, secure and pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors. Be a senior technical responder for estates services within the Trusts operational establishments. Responsible for ensuring that all building and estates maintenance, minor works, are carried out to appropriate legislative standards and other guidance notes as required by Trust. Provide expert and professional estates expertise to stakeholders throughout the Trust as required. To carry out reactive/planned preventive maintenance repairs across various properties within the retain estates portfolio. Comfortable working within a team environment and contribute to teams success whilst willingly following instructions. To update/close completed Reactive & PPM tasks on our CAFM System via the smartphone/PDA systems. To be able to complete dynamic risk assessments. Completion of any certificates or documentation for works completed. To participate in flexible working hours and out-of-hours emergency cover as required for service delivery. To assess and order parts and equipment necessary for individual tasks. To assist other trades as/when required. To undertake training as required to perform the duties of the role, including health and safety courses and further trade development. To undertake any other duties as directed by Managers within the remit of the role. Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised. Smart appearance, presentable. Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements, willing to accept change.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

• Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship

Work Experience

• Previous experience working on new installations, control systems, plant and equipment breakdowns, fault finding, rectifications and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of technical mechanical, steam raising, and electrical plant and equipment found in a typical complex engineering or healthcare environment.
• Previous experience working on breakdowns and PPM on technical mechanical, steam raising, and electrical plant found in a hospital environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Able to work safely at heights
• Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the Trust's H&S policies (subject to suitable training).
• Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades after attending appropriate training.
• Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job.

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Job summary

If you're a proficient and highly motivated Multiskilled engineer, join our team of senior technicians maintaining staff, patient and visitor safety.

With an electrical, mechanical or building services background, your expertise will support our multidisciplinary team in a range of vital works. Familiarity of maintaining a large campus with a range of buildings, from state-of-the-art new builds to historic buildings, would be beneficial.

A varied daily workload requires a range of skills so a broad engineering background is advantageous. Strong problem-solving skills and the desire to see jobs through to completion will be crucial in tasks such as reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, fault-finding, escalation reporting and compliance. You should demonstrate digital literacy with Building Management Systems (BMS) experience and be willing to use Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) to receive jobs, and report accurate notes.

Excellent training and progression options are available with opportunities to work towards a Competent/Appointed Person (CP & AP) position for a range of disciplines according to the requirements of the Department.

You will participate in the 'on-call' rota and with the stability of being primarily based at Southmead Hospital, support to other Trust premises within the Bristol locality will be necessary from time to time. We are looking to fill full-time hours, however we would be happy to discuss part-time hours and flexible core hours.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior multiskilled engineer you will:

• Install, maintain, service and repair the full range of estates specialist equipment, plant and infrastructure throughout the North Bristol NHS Trust Estate.
• Problem solve technical issues and faults on Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Provide technical advice to other estates maintenance staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Respond to building management system alarms. eg. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas Alarms, Boiler Alarms.
• Provide an emergency out of hour's service, working a rotating shift pattern covering 365 days a year subject to appropriate negotiations.
• Work to the standards laid down in Trust policies and legislation to provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Trade Background & Qualifications (recognised qualification or apprenticeship).
• Extensive Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations.
• Ability to act on own initiative.

Please note that successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a pre-screening telephone call to check competency levels.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time

Reference number

339-TA-SMEng2

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a safe, secure and pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors. Be a senior technical responder for estates services within the Trusts operational establishments. Responsible for ensuring that all building and estates maintenance, minor works, are carried out to appropriate legislative standards and other guidance notes as required by Trust. Provide expert and professional estates expertise to stakeholders throughout the Trust as required. To carry out reactive/planned preventive maintenance repairs across various properties within the retain estates portfolio. Comfortable working within a team environment and contribute to teams success whilst willingly following instructions. To update/close completed Reactive & PPM tasks on our CAFM System via the smartphone/PDA systems. To be able to complete dynamic risk assessments. Completion of any certificates or documentation for works completed. To participate in flexible working hours and out-of-hours emergency cover as required for service delivery. To assess and order parts and equipment necessary for individual tasks. To assist other trades as/when required. To undertake training as required to perform the duties of the role, including health and safety courses and further trade development. To undertake any other duties as directed by Managers within the remit of the role. Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised. Smart appearance, presentable. Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements, willing to accept change.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a safe, secure and pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors. Be a senior technical responder for estates services within the Trusts operational establishments. Responsible for ensuring that all building and estates maintenance, minor works, are carried out to appropriate legislative standards and other guidance notes as required by Trust. Provide expert and professional estates expertise to stakeholders throughout the Trust as required. To carry out reactive/planned preventive maintenance repairs across various properties within the retain estates portfolio. Comfortable working within a team environment and contribute to teams success whilst willingly following instructions. To update/close completed Reactive & PPM tasks on our CAFM System via the smartphone/PDA systems. To be able to complete dynamic risk assessments. Completion of any certificates or documentation for works completed. To participate in flexible working hours and out-of-hours emergency cover as required for service delivery. To assess and order parts and equipment necessary for individual tasks. To assist other trades as/when required. To undertake training as required to perform the duties of the role, including health and safety courses and further trade development. To undertake any other duties as directed by Managers within the remit of the role. Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised. Smart appearance, presentable. Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements, willing to accept change.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship

Work Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working on new installations, control systems, plant and equipment breakdowns, fault finding, rectifications and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of technical mechanical, steam raising, and electrical plant and equipment found in a typical complex engineering or healthcare environment.
• Previous experience working on breakdowns and PPM on technical mechanical, steam raising, and electrical plant found in a hospital environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Able to work safely at heights
• Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the Trust's H&S policies (subject to suitable training).
• Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades after attending appropriate training.
• Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job.

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential

• Good communication skills.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship

Work Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working on new installations, control systems, plant and equipment breakdowns, fault finding, rectifications and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of technical mechanical, steam raising, and electrical plant and equipment found in a typical complex engineering or healthcare environment.
• Previous experience working on breakdowns and PPM on technical mechanical, steam raising, and electrical plant found in a hospital environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Able to work safely at heights
• Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the Trust's H&S policies (subject to suitable training).
• Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades after attending appropriate training.
• Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job.

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential

• Good communication skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)