Mechanical Multi-Skilled Technician

Job summary

Do you have experience in carrying out the repair, maintenance and installation of complex plant and equipment? Would you like to gain further knowledge in a healthcare setting?

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Multi-Skilled Technician to join our Estates and Facilities team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical systems within our healthcare facilities. We are looking for someone that can be flexible and proactive to ensure the smooth operation of mechanical systems, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Covering various sites across Hampshire, you will help to create the safe environment that will enable us to give our service users and workforce the quality, care and support they deserve.

The NHS offers a range of benefits for its employees, making it a rewarding place to work. Key benefits include:

*Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, offering a secure retirement plan with employer contributions.

*Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 27 days plus bank holidays for full-time staff, increasing with service length.

*Annual pay reviews.

*Discounts on various products and services, including shopping, travel, and leisure activities.

Advancing your skills are important and we will take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role and help with your career progression where possible.

Main duties of the job

To carry out and/or oversee the repair/maintenance/installation of complex plant and equipment across all Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (HIOWH) properties.

This will involve a multi-skilled approach as well as the full range of duties associated with the postholders primary trade as a Plumber or Mechanical Engineer.

This will include planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair works across varying systems, potentially acting as an Authorised Person (AP) in one of either Water, Medical Gasses, Mechanical Pressure System, HVAC or Decontamination.

This will include the issuing of permits to work, carrying out system shutdowns in a compliant and recorded manner to assist with Maintenance works or larger Capital Project works.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Melbury Lodge

Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DG

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Melbury Lodge

Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DG

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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