Multiskilled Technician

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who has a willingness to adapt and to learn. Reporting to the Assistant Maintenance Manager/Work Load Co-ordinator   you will direct, supervise, instruct and assist other Maintenance Staff and contractors in carrying out maintenance duties throughout the hospital and other unit premises and undertake unsupervised routine maintenance, to carry out or oversee the repair/maintenance and installation of complex plant and equipment associated with premises administered by the Estates & Facilities Division.

You will carry out your duties to a high standard in an efficient and timely manner and will be required to carry out as required, where you are deemed competent, duties in other trades appertaining to Estates & Facilities and the operational function of the Division, in the pursuit of a fully flexible workforce. There will also be a need to provide sickness and annual leave cover for the section. You will integrate with all sections of the Estates and Facilities Division and liaise with all trust staff.

To succeed in the role you will have a completed a time served apprenticeship or similar structured training program with post qualification experience in an engineering discipline and possess an engineering background with a good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and guidance.

Main duties of the job

The Estates Maintenance Department provides a varied range of building and engineering services to Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust in order to maintain the buildings and associated services in line with current legislation and standards. The department is committed to the ongoing training of their staff to a high standard in order to comply with legislation and to ensure that the patient environment is maintained so as to be safe but in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is building on its Foundation Trust status and impressive track record and a vacancy for Maintenance Technician  has arisen within the Estates Maintenance Department Due to growth along with internal promotions we are looking for an additional member of the team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To carry out or oversee the repair/maintenance installation of complex plant and equipment associated with premises administered by the Estates & Facilities Division.

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