Shift Maintenance Technician

NHS; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Birkenhead is seeking a Shift Maintenance Technician to ensure the effective maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems. The role offers a salary range from £31,049 to £37,796 per year, plus additional flexibility pay and shift enhancements. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering qualification and significant experience in a maintenance environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized engineering apprenticeship.
• Five years post-apprenticeship experience working on mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide shift cover for annual leave and sickness.
• Ensure effective operation of mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to integrate into a rotary shift pattern

Good time management

Education

Advanced City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Sound Secondary education (e.g., CSE's, O' Levels, GCSE's or NVQ's)

Job description

Overview

Job summary: 37.5 hrs per week, Monday to Sunday, participating in a 5-person rotary shift pattern on a 4 on, 4 off basis. The post holder will be required to provide shift cover for annual leave and sickness as required.

Experience of the following is not essential but would be beneficial: electrical distribution systems, generators, CHP, nurse call systems, fire alarm systems, boiler plant, steam and condensate systems, HVAC, compressors, and piped medical gases.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job: Ideally you will have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship gaining Advanced City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent, with five years post-apprenticeship experience working on mechanical and electrical plant and equipment. However, candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience will be considered.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, serving a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Details

Date posted: 18 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum + £5500 (circa) flexibility pay + shift enhancements

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 408-25-669-B

Job locations: Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebington, Birkenhead, CH634JY

Job description

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Shift Maintenance Technician position available at WUTH.

Qualifications, Experience & Training

Essential

• Sound Secondary education with evidence (eg. CSE's, O' Levels, GCSE's or NVQ's)
• A recognised engineering apprenticeship
• Advanced City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent, with five years post-apprenticeship experience working on mechanical and electrical plant and equipment

Desirable

• HNC / HND in Mechanical / Electrical engineering

Other requirements

Essential

• Work at height and in confined spaces using appropriate PPE

Desirable

• Full driving licence for private light goods vehicle

Personal attributes

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in close proximity to staff, patients and public
• Good time management

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to integrate into a rotary shift pattern
• The post holder will have the ability to work in a multi skilled way carrying out duties of other engineering and building trades groups
• Understanding of current Health & Safety Legislation, including Asbestos and COSHH

Desirable

• Experience of working within an engineering Maintenance / FM organisation or equivalent
• Sound understanding of building services
• Prioritise workload to perform in an efficient manner
• Previous experience working within a Hospital Maintenance environment
• Understanding of hard FM services

Disclosure and Sponsorship

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. 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 in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.