Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson

Job summary

Are you a time-served, experienced and motivated maintenance engineer who strives on making a difference and is looking for their next challenge?

The Estate Maintenance Department within NHS Solent Trust, are proud of their high standards and collaborative teamwork and are looking for a like-minded individual who is able to work in public facing spaces.

For this post, you will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to the use of a car.

The Estate Maintenance Department is responsible for operating and maintaining healthcare buildings and services to a safe and compliant level for use by patients, visitors and staff. This also reflects the expectation to innovate and minimise energy wastage where opportunity present and deliver on national and industry centred Net Zero Carbon commitments. The role will be focused on the Hard FM aspects of engineering services maintenance, specialising in either mechanical disciplines with robust allied competencies.

The maintenance service aligns with the principles of the Estates Strategy and the wider facilities management team and works seamlessly with the Premise Management Team, Estates Projects and Asset Management Team.

If you want to be part of a great team and shape maintenance services for the future, then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To perform maintenance work activity of a complex and/or non-routine nature. Responsible for technical fault finding, diagnostic assessment and repair, acceptance and commissioning testing with calibration across a wide range of engineering plant, services and equipment e.g. electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, building control and automation, standby generator plant, security access control, nurse call systems and lifts, heating, hot and cold water and specialised ventilation. This is not an exhaustive list but provides examples of the type and range of systems and equipment expected to be worked on.

Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement schemes, and capital work encompassing Net Carbon Zero related projects across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. Assisting Estate Officers to deliver business plans, review planned maintenance procedures and support the wider organisation.

About us

At Solent, our teams mirror the communities we serve. The Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging plan fosters authenticity, ensuring every Solent NHS Trust member feels visible, validated, and valued.

The Annual Staff survey positions us among top-performing Community and Mental Health trusts in 3 of 9 themes:

• Compassion and inclusivity
• Each voice matters
• Staff Engagement

Our commitment to enhancing diversity, inclusion, and belonging fosters a strong sense of uniqueness, celebrated among colleagues, contributing to excellent patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from underrepresented communities, offering an informal chat for those uncertain about job fit. Our revamped recruitment process prioritizes inclusivity, aligned with Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interviews.

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