# Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Medway NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/multi-skilled-maintenance-technician/4074ef27-bed9-4631-88de-e83a21052b27 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/multi-skilled-maintenance-technician/4074ef27-bed9-4631-88de-e83a21052b27.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Medway NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Gillingham - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2025-04-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2025-04-08T13:50:23.536Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Gillingham/Medway_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Estates_department_Multiskilled_Maintenance_Technician_Electrical/Estates_department_Multiskilled_Maintenance_Technician_Electrical-v7129006 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7129006?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.medway.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician Division: Estates and Facilities Care Group: Hard FM Band: 5 Salary: Interview Date: 22nd April 2025 To maintain electrical engineering systems, plant, equipment and associated systems in order to ensure their safe operation, serviceability and compliance with statutory regulations. To support  colleagues and Facilities Managers and to assist in the smooth running of the Maintenance Team and Department. To carry out the above duties in a customer and patient focussed manner by providing a high quality, professional and responsive service. ### Main duties of the job On a daily basis carry out multi trades engineering tasks that would predominately be Electrical but would include Mechanical, Plumbing, Drainage and Building skills in any Trust premises and be exposed to occupational hazards pertaining from these elements. Carrying out Installation, Maintenance, Servicing and Repairs to a full range of specialist Healthcare and healthcare premises equipment Provide a technical diagnostic and fault finding service on plant and equipment and instruct Maintenance Workers and Contractors in dealing with technical problems On a daily basis autonomously prioritise workload, taking into account all legal maintenance requirements, Relevant Health Technical Memorandums (HTM), Health and Safety issues, service level agreements and site-specific requirements. Continually monitor and evaluate condition of building, plant and equipment report either verbally or in the form of a written report any concerns to Estates Management Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities On a daily basis carry out multi trades engineering tasks that would predominately be Electrical. Carrying out Installation, Maintenance, Servicing and Repairs to a full range of specialist Healthcare and healthcare premises equipment. Provide a technical diagnostic and fault finding service on plant and equipment and instruct Maintenance Workers and Contractors in dealing with technical problems Ensure that all works are carried out within a set timescale, and with the minimal disruption to the relevant site or department, this will include daily alterations to the working pattern to meet changing service demands. The Estates Department within Medway Maritime Hospital is looking to appoint a Multi skilled ‘Maintenance Technician’ having an Electrical bias. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, flexible and, enthusiastic individual who can work on their own initiative or as part of a committed team. You will be required to carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, repairs and commissioning on a wide range of engineering plant, equipment and services in accordance with Trust and Statutory procedures. You will also be required to undertake minor improvement and installation work across the Trust as directed. Applicants need to have had substantial post qualification experience and have served a recognized apprenticeship. Certified to current IEE wiring regulations and the ability to fault find is essential. Experience working within the health service would be preferable although this is not essential. You must be able to demonstrate cross trade multi-skilling. These posts are primarily based at the Medway Maritime Hospital but you may be required to work at other Trust premises. Applicants will have completed a recognized and registered apprenticeship with a minimum of City & Guilds or equivalent qualification. ## Job Details Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician Division: Estates and Facilities Care Group: Hard FM Band: 5 Salary: Interview Date: 22nd April 2025 To maintain electrical engineering systems, plant, equipment and associated systems in order to ensure their safe operation, serviceability and compliance with statutory regulations. To support  colleagues and Facilities Managers and to assist in the smooth running of the Maintenance Team and Department. To carry out the above duties in a customer and patient focussed manner by providing a high quality, professional and responsive service. ## Job Description On a daily basis carry out multi trades engineering tasks that would predominately be Electrical but would include Mechanical, Plumbing, Drainage and Building skills in any Trust premises and be exposed to occupational hazards pertaining from these elements. Carrying out Installation, Maintenance, Servicing and Repairs to a full range of specialist Healthcare and healthcare premises equipment Provide a technical diagnostic and fault finding service on plant and equipment and instruct Maintenance Workers and Contractors in dealing with technical problems On a daily basis autonomously prioritise workload, taking into account all legal maintenance requirements, Relevant Health Technical Memorandums (HTM), Health and Safety issues, service level agreements and site-specific requirements. Continually monitor and evaluate condition of building, plant and equipment report either verbally or in the form of a written report any concerns to Estates Management Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. ## Responsibilities On a daily basis carry out multi trades engineering tasks that would predominately be Electrical. Carrying out Installation, Maintenance, Servicing and Repairs to a full range of specialist Healthcare and healthcare premises equipment. Provide a technical diagnostic and fault finding service on plant and equipment and instruct Maintenance Workers and Contractors in dealing with technical problems Ensure that all works are carried out within a set timescale, and with the minimal disruption to the relevant site or department, this will include daily alterations to the working pattern to meet changing service demands. The Estates Department within Medway Maritime Hospital is looking to appoint a Multi skilled ‘Maintenance Technician’ having an Electrical bias. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, flexible and, enthusiastic individual who can work on their own initiative or as part of a committed team. You will be required to carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, repairs and commissioning on a wide range of engineering plant, equipment and services in accordance with Trust and Statutory procedures. You will also be required to undertake minor improvement and installation work across the Trust as directed. Applicants need to have had substantial post qualification experience and have served a recognized apprenticeship. Certified to current IEE wiring regulations and the ability to fault find is essential. Experience working within the health service would be preferable although this is not essential. You must be able to demonstrate cross trade multi-skilling. These posts are primarily based at the Medway Maritime Hospital but you may be required to work at other Trust premises. Applicants will have completed a recognized and registered apprenticeship with a minimum of City & Guilds or equivalent qualification. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Identifies ways to maximise resources and provide value for money - Contributes to the development of a cohesive team by adopting a consultative approach towards others - Demonstrates a multiple understanding of other people’s roles and the link to their own - Demonstrates loyalty and commitment to the team and the organisation - Ability to work at height using access from ladders/scaffold/MEUP - Good communication skills both written and verbal. - Ability to self-manage and work without supervision and adaptable to change - Capable of working in a demand driven service whilst working to deadlines ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of best practice strategies and methodologies for effective asset management, including PPM - Working knowledge of budgeting and ordering in relation to procurement and purchasing of services and equipment in an Estates environment - Must have a working knowledge of: Electrical distribution systems Emergency lighting Stand by generators UPS systems Fire alarm systems Building Management Systems Lift maintenance - Knowledge of statutory requirements in relation to information management e.g. Data Protection Act, Caldicott principles - Knowledge of planning delivery of works. - Knowledge of managing risk, reliability and contingency in an estates context ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working within a primary or secondary care environment, including good working knowledge of HTM’s, HBN’s and other DoH guidance - Experience in project management skills – proven project work - LV and HV authorised person - Experience of successful liaison with and supervision of eternal contractors - Good awareness of health & safety legislation and experience of working to safe systems of work ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to HNC/BTEC/ONC in electrical and electronic engineering plus relevant professional experience - 18th edition IEE wiring regulations certificate - Must have a thorough knowledge of the electricity at work regulations 1989. - Suitable IT skills - Evidence of previous Health & Safety Training, such as “Management of Asbestos in buildings”. - Specialist training such as that required to hold the position of ‘Authorised Responsible Person’ under the Department of Health’s Technical Memorandum (HTM). - Must possess a full driving licence - Evidence of continuing professional development. ## Documents - [electrical band 5 jd (pdf, 552.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9356698) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.