Job Description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated, dependable, and adaptable Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated Estates Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that plays a vital role in supporting patient care through the efficient management and maintenance of our estate.



As a key member of the Estates Directorate, you will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and responsive estate management service across all Trust properties. Your work will directly support the safety, functionality, and quality of the healthcare environment we provide to patients, staff, and visitors.



We are looking for a hands-on, higher-level technician with strong multi-skilled capabilities, who can confidently carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks within their core trade. You will play an active, solution-focused role in meeting departmental and Trust-wide objectives, helping us maintain high standards and deliver an exceptional level of service.



If you thrive in a dynamic healthcare setting and are committed to making a tangible difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.



Diagnose faults, carry out repair and maintain the building engineering services, plant and equipment.



Deliver safe isolations within your specialist craft skill set.



Oversee others on fault-finding, repairs, maintenance and installation of complex plant, equipment and buildings belonging to the Trust.



Undertake Authorised Person duties.



This post will be based at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital covering services across the Trust's Luton and Dunstable sites.



Hours are 37.5 hours week Monday - Friday and the post holder will be expected to participate in the on call rota service for out of hours emergency calls, with some weekend and evening work whilst on call.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.



You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.



We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.



Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.



All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.



Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES



Work using own initiative to complete projects as instructed by the Estates Managers and Officers.



Carry out testing, servicing, and maintenance of various equipment (e.g. decontamination units, medical gas systems, and gas boilers).



Identify, diagnose, and rectify faults of a more complex nature in the building engineering services, including fire alarms, baby tag systems, the Building Management System, steam boilers, and L.P.H.W. boilers.



Fabricate, assemble, erect, install, and commission new work.



Perform periodic checks, servicing, and testing of plant and equipment in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.



Ensure the efficient operation of plant and equipment by monitoring, servicing, adjusting, and logging performance data.



Handle the lifting and movement of heavy objects, use access equipment, and work in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts.



Analyse fault alarms from the Building Management System and fire alarm system, investigate and rectify all fault conditions.



Comply with Health and Safety Executive procedures and regulations, as well as the Trust's Health and Safety policies, procedures, and working practices.



Complete all relevant paperwork and systems necessary for the effective running of the department.



Attend training programmes as recommended by the Technical Services Manager to support professional development and improve technical skills.



Familiarise, train, or instruct others where appropriate.



Participate in on-call arrangements as required to maintain service delivery, and utilise the