Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Bias

The RUH Estates Department is seeking a mechanically biased Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Operational Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to contribute to the safe and effective operation of a busy healthcare environment.

You’ll play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance services, supporting the smooth running of essential hospital infrastructure. Applicants should have a good understanding of Estates Maintenance functions, with relevant experience in areas such as water systems, heating, steam, HVAC, and ideally exposure to Building Management Systems (BMS). Previous experience within a healthcare or similarly complex environment would be an advantage.

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a positive and proactive approach, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills. You’ll be comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative Estates team, taking pride in delivering a high-quality service that supports patient care.

• Undertake inspections, testing, repairs and installations across Trust property, plant and infrastructure.
• Complete allocated works and update the CAFM system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage own workload effectively and coordinate the work of assigned craft colleagues where required.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reporting faults and completing documentation in line with Trust procedures.
• Identify required parts and equipment and obtain them via the Estates Stores system, in line with Standing Financial Instructions.
• Investigate technical faults, implementing permanent solutions to ensure reliability and statutory compliance.
• Participate in the Estates escalation process, supporting colleagues with technical problem-solving as required.
• Support safe systems of work, including Permit-to-Work, and supervise specialist subcontractors when directed.