Shift Technician

Skanska UK Plc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Skanska UK Plc is seeking a Shift Technician for the building services team at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge. This role involves undertaking maintenance, testing, and repairs on a variety of hospital systems and equipment. Ideal candidates will have relevant technical qualifications and expertise in both electrical and mechanical systems. The position offers the chance to contribute to a meaningful cause while working in a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have relevant qualifications such as a BTEC/HNC.
• Must possess a certificate in 17th Edition IEE Regulations.
• Competent Person certification for Low Voltage Systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with Health Building and Safety legislation.
• Maintain various hospital equipment and systems.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Electrical Systems Maintenance

Mechanical Systems Maintenance

Education

BTEC/HNC or City & Guilds Craft Certificate

Recognised Apprenticeship

Certificate in 17th Edition IEE Regulations

Tools

Electrical Safety Code

Job description

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

We are looking for a Shift Technician to join our building services team at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge.

Working as a Shift Technician, you will undertake planned preventative maintenance, testing, repairs, and new installation work covering a wide range of equipment, services, systems, and buildings associated with the running of a large hospital.

What you'll do:

• Comply with all Health, statutory, and Technical regulatory Memorandums requirements, including Health Building and Safety Notifications legislation (HBN), regulations for SFS, and HTM standards.
• Work safely with health ELV/LV electrical systems and regulations, acting as a Competent Person for LV electrical systems.
• Take responsibility for maintaining hospital equipment, plant, services, and systems, including inspection and testing of electrical and mechanical equipment and installations (including portable appliances).
• Work safely on mechanical systems in accordance with all statutory mechanical regulations and health and safety legislation, acting as a Competent Person for SFS on systems such as Boilers & Pressure Systems, Medical Gas, and Confined Spaces.

What you'll bring to the role:

• BTEC/HNC or City & Guilds Craft certificate or equivalent.
• A recognised apprenticeship.
• Certificate in 17th Edition IEE Regulations (Current).
• Competent Person certification for Low Voltage Systems, as per the latest Electrical Safety Code.
• Competent person for other mechanical systems.

Equal opportunities

We embrace diversity in all forms—social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics—believing that diversity fosters innovation and success. We call it Naturally Skanska.

We welcome discussions about flexibility during the interview process and will explore options suitable for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process to support your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

More information about the role

This advert is for our current vacancy and may not include all duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role, which may be amended at Skanska's discretion. For a full role profile, contact us at [e-mail].

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change at any time at the company's discretion.

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