Multi Skilled Estates Maintenance Technician

Grade: Band 5                        
Location: Hillingdon Hospital or Mount Vernon Hospital
Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed Term / Bank / Agency
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Daytime Only)
 
Role Purpose

• The Estates Maintenance Multi-Skilled Technician is a key member of the Estates Maintenance Department, providing daytime operational support to ensure continuity of maintenance services.
• This role has been established to support Working Time Directive compliance, specifically to provide cover where on-call technicians are unavailable to attend their normal working hours due to mandatory rest requirements.
• The post holder will undertake a wide range of reactive and planned maintenance tasks across mechanical, electrical, and building-fabric disciplines, ensuring systems remain safe, compliant, and operational.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on lighting, power, and distribution systems
• Replace fittings, switches, and components
• Undertake safe isolations in line with HTM guidance 
• Carry out general repairs including doors, locks, ceilings, and finishes
• Undertake minor joinery and fabric works
• Monitor plant performance and alarms
• Assist in maintaining environmental control systems
• Provide clear updates on works and issues
• Escalate risks or recurring faults appropriately

Requirements 

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering
• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent training
• Multi-skilled capability across at least two disciplines
• Experience in reactive and planned maintenance
• Fault finding across mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Use of CAFM or electronic work-order systems
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• NHS or healthcare environment experience