Employee Benefits

• Generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS terms of service and annual leave
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” schools, it’s a great place to live and work.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will carry out routine, semi-skilled maintenance across the hospital’s buildings, engineering systems and equipment, supporting a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Working under a designated Team Leader, you will manage allocated tasks independently within your competence and assist skilled craftspeople and contractors.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance, basic fault-finding and repairs across electrical, mechanical and building systems, including plumbing, drainage, lighting, nurse call systems and minor building repairs.
• Undertaking equipment testing, fire alarm checks, surveys and audits, following appropriate training and agreed procedures.
• Completing maintenance-related cleaning and supporting specialist tasks within your training and competence.
• Recording work, time and test results accurately using electronic job management systems.
• Prioritising tasks according to safety, urgency and the needs of clinical services, escalating faults beyond your competence and identifying spare parts required.
• Keeping staff informed about equipment safety, restrictions on use and the actions needed to return equipment to service.
• Supporting new maintenance colleagues by sharing knowledge of Estates procedures and working practices.

About You

You will have practical experience of plumbing, electrical and building repairs, supported by relevant basic technical knowledge. You will be organised, proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team, recognising when to seek advice. A professional, courteous approach and an understanding of how maintenance supports patient care are essential. Experience across more than one maintenance discipline would be an advantage.

Training and development

We offer a supportive team environment, practical experience alongside skilled craftspeople and access to relevant technical training, including specialist courses where required. Flexible working options can be discussed in line with service needs.

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to work across a seven-day rota and undertake rostered overtime to support extended service hours.
• A full, clean driving licence and willingness to collect materials from suppliers.
• Residence within 60 minutes’ travel of the hospital to respond to out-of-hours emergency calls.
• Ability to work safely at height, in confined spaces such as ducts and roof spaces, and in clinical areas including operating theatres and infectious disease wards, following appropriate training and safety procedures.
• Compliance with relevant engineering standards, Trust policies, infection prevention, health and safety, safeguarding and professional conduct requirements.

Appointment is subject to the required pre-employment checks.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Knowledge & experience in engineering practises
• Base level of theoretical knowledge
• Knowledge & relevant experience plumbing, electrical & building repairs
• NVQ 3, City and Guilds or equivalent experience in performing engineering operations

Desirable criteria

• CSCS, PASMA, IPAF

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Relevant and recent experience in similar maintenance organisation
• Working at Heights & Manual handling
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of identifying faults and assisting in repairs

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Minor repairs to Mechanical & Electrical Building installations
• Experience of carrying out Routine Surveys & Audits
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary Estates & Facilities team in a healthcare environment

Aptitudes And Skills Required

Essential criteria

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload
• Effective customer service skills

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of other Engineering trades