Job overview
The post holder is responsible for delivering a safe, efficient and cost-effective Estates maintenance service across all Trust properties. The role involves carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, installation and improvement works in compliance with statutory requirements, organisational standards and Health and Safety legislation.
The position requires a high degree of technical competence, flexibility and teamwork, including supporting other trades, contractors and undertaking tasks outside core skills when required. The post holder participates in a shift rota to ensure service provision 24/7 and must be capable of responding to emergencies, working across trade boundaries and operating in challenging conditions.
In addition to technical duties, the role promotes continuous quality improvement and upholds the Trust’s values by maintaining a positive professional image and supporting an inclusive, safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Main duties of the job
Accountable to the supervisor and Electrical and Mechanical Engineers for the cost effective and efficient operation of all plant, services and equipment within his control, including the planning, monitoring and co-ordination of engineering maintenance programmes within the Estates department.
Undertake engineering maintenance on a day-to-day basis, including dealing with operational incidents as and when they arise. Effectively diagnose engineering faults and initiate repairs.
Work to specifications and drawings for revenue and capital works.
Undertake and implement the programme of engineering maintenance.
Liaise with the wider Estates Management team to prepare engineering maintenance and plant replacement programmes on an annual basis.
Carry out Minor New Works as requested.
Assist with investigations into engineering failures of plant, service, or equipment with reference to complaints and litigation issues including Health, Safety and Welfare at work, incident reporting and risk management .
Undertake training to maintain, including, but not limited to: -
- Decontamination Medical Gas Ventilation Water Lifts HV/LV
- Decontamination
- Medical Gas
- Ventilation
- Water
- Lifts
- HV/LV
Co-operate with the wider team in updating annual maintenance plans.
Carry out risk assessments for engineering related issues.
Advise line management on needs for plant replacement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Able to work independently and on own initiative to manage workload.
- Able to provide, receive and interpret routine/technical information.
- Able to work in adverse environmental conditions (i.e. ducts, restricted spaces, boiler house, inclement weather, etc.).
- Demonstrate high degree of cross trade flexibility, including building maintenance.
- Able to work with discretion/ in a sensitive manner in and around patient situation.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 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.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- • Must be able to work and act on his/her own initiative with no supervision
- • Possess the ability to work and communicate effectively in a pleasant manner with all other staff across QE Facilities contracted sites
- • Must be able to communicate positively with customers, patients and staff from other departments & organisations
- • Must be adaptable and flexible in all areas of work
- • Be fully aware of Health & Safety responsibilities relating to their work and possess sufficient technical knowledge to avoid any danger to themselves, colleagues or users of any QEF contracted sites
- • Be able to provide and receive routine and technical information from colleagues and non-technical staff to enable safe use of complex hospital equipment
- • Provide advice or instruction on safe use of equipment to non-technical staff, carers or patients
- • Heating engineering/ Pipe fitting skills
Experience
Essential
- • Must have completed a suitable Mechanical or Electrical Apprenticeship
- • Good customer services and customer interaction
Desirable
- • Maintenance experience in hospitals or a similar environment
- • Industrial and domestic plumbing and drainage
Qualifications
Essential
- • City & Guilds craft Certificates Mechanical (Essential) or equivalent
- • Electrical and/or Mechanical BTec ONC or relevant experience
- • Current UK driving licence
Desirable
- • HNC/HND
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This advert is for Multi-Skilled Craftsperson - Mechanical with QE Facilities Limited in Queen Elizabeth Hospital. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £36,672 (£43,055 including shift enhancements). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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