Essential

• Recognised trade qualification in a relevant discipline such as:
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing.
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry & Joinery.
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Building Maintenance Operations.
  • City & Guilds equivalent trade qualification.
  • Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant building trade.
• Previous experience working as a Fabric Engineer, Building Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Trade Operative, Handyperson, or similar maintenance role.
• Ability to undertake a broad range of building fabric maintenance and repair tasks within occupied premises.
• Experience carrying out decorating, plaster patching, wall and ceiling repairs, tiling, and general making-good works.
• Experience carrying out basic plumbing repairs, including taps, toilets, sanitaryware, drainage, and minor pipework repairs.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to reactive maintenance requirements.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider on-site maintenance team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working within commercial, healthcare, educational, public sector, or similar operational environments.

Desirable

• Experience working in a hospital, healthcare, NHS, or critical environment.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and compliance requirements.
• PASMA, IPAF, Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, or Working at Height training.
• Experience using CAFM or computerised maintenance management systems.
• Understanding of healthcare estates maintenance requirements and working in occupied clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking all aspects of air conditioning and refrigeration installation, commission, and maintenance including the service and repair of VRVs, VRFs, Splits, and Chillers
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance in accordance with Thermatic’s PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and task schedules as directed by the Help Desk and/or management team
• Providing accurate timesheet information to designated timeframes
• Carrying out basic facilities maintenance tasks as required
• Supporting team members including acting as second-man where required
• Participating in a 24 hour call out rota
• Attending team meetings or briefings as required
• Supporting contract teams with meeting SLAs by attending client premises within the desired timeframe
• Supporting Thermatic with maintaining positive client relationships through on-site interactions with representative and customers of our clients
• Assisting office-based staff with producing quotations by providing accurate and good quality information where extra works are identified
• Producing technical and situational reports as required
• Escalating any major site issues or incidents via the appropriate channel and within acceptable timeframes
• Supporting the training and upskilling of junior service engineers

Working Environment

This is a static-site role based within a busy hospital environment. The position involves working in clinical and non-clinical areas including wards, departments, offices, plant rooms, service corridors, and public spaces. Engineers must maintain professional standards at all times and work in accordance with site-specific health and safety, infection control, permit-to-work, and operational procedures.

The successful candidate must be capable of working safely within a fast-paced healthcare environment while providing a responsive and professional maintenance service that supports patient care and hospital operations.