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Job summary

Main area
Estates
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Oncall as required)
Job ref
427-7627875
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal United Hospital
Town
Bath
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/01/2026 23:59

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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust logo

Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician: Mechanical

Band 5

Job overview

Multi Skilled Technician: Mechanical

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a Multi-Skilled Technician: Mechanical, to be an essential part of our Operational Team. Our Estates department is fast-paced and exciting, with new challenges and opportunities arising every day.
You will need to work closely with the Estates Officer (Operations) to plan and carry out engineering/building maintenance programs and to help achieve compliance with legislative and performance standards. You will be required to undertake work as identified on allocated work orders, such as carrying out inspections, tests, repairs and installations on Trust property, plant and infrastructure. You will also need to update the Trust CAFM system in an informative and timely manner.
Heavily involved in the day-to-day reactive maintenance service, you will need to ensure that we are providing an efficient and patient focused service to the Trust. You will need to possess strong team working traits, be flexible, calm under pressure and have excellent communication skills to effectively carry out demanding maintenance duties and investigative processes.

Main duties of the job

  • Carry out inspections, tests, repairs, installations, on Trust property and infrastructure.
  • Work on allocated works dockets, completing the works and updating the Trust CAFM system in a timely manner.
  • Organize and coordinate own work load, and manage assigned craftsperson’s work load.
  • Report faults identified when carrying out routine checks/Planned preventative Maintenance or in the course of the working day.
  • Undertake planned preventative maintenance checks and complete report sheets in accordance with trust procedures and policies.
  • Identify parts and/or equipment required to carry out designated work and use Estates Stores system to obtain required items in accordance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions.
  • Investigate technical failures  and identify the appropriate permanent repair required, to ensure on-going reliability and statutory compliance.
  • Be part of the Estates escalation process, and assist other estate staff at all levels with technical works and technical problem solving where requested. 
  • Carry out internal audits of Estates team work and practice
  • Assist with the setup and Implementation/management of the Estates safe systems of work (e.g. Permit to Work, isolation procedures) for Trust staff and external contractors, to ensure all work is carried out using safe systems of work and controlled to minimize risk to staff patients visitors and contractors.
  • Manage and Supervise specialist subcontractors as directed by Estates Officer (Operations)

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached the vacancy detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • • Recognised and registered EITB, City & Guilds, modern apprenticeship, NVQ level 4 or approved equivalent training in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Plumbing.
Desirable criteria
  • • Demonstrable in-depth knowledge and experience within the required technical disciplines (e.g., BMS, Fitting, Steam, Mechanical etc.)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Knowledge of maintenance methodologies
Desirable criteria
  • • Specialist knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment or prepared to work towards gaining • Must be multi-skilled in Electrical, Mechanical or Buildings Trades

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWomens Staff Network

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mrs Nicky Bonner
Job title
Estates Officer Operations
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07342074341
Additional information

Informal enquiries regarding the post are welcome and should be addressed to:
Nicky Bonner
Estates Officer Operations
01225 826926
[email protected]

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