Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technicians
Location: East Kent (covering three sites)
Salary £44,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience
Overtime opportunities
Blue Light card (discounts in restaurants, cinema, theatres, holidays etc.)
Pension scheme
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
The Role
We are seeking experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technicians to join the Estates and Facilities team, supporting three sites across East Kent. There is a requirement for two engineers based on each site. These are key positions that ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Trust’s essential building services and engineering systems.
As a Multi-Skilled Engineering Specialist, you will play a central role in maintaining, repairing, and improving a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems that support critical healthcare operations.
Your duties will include:
- Planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and Trust safety procedures
- Installation, upgrade, and retrofit of plant and equipment
- Carrying out testing, inspections, and recording results accurately
- Supporting system improvements and minor project works
- Responding promptly to technical issues to minimise downtime
Systems you may work on include emergency lighting, power systems, generators, Air Handling Units (critical and non-critical), air conditioning, thermostatic mixing valves, pumps, taps, and blended outlets.
About You
We are looking for a professional engineer with a technical qualification (City & Guilds) in either mechanical or electrical engineering, supported by a solid understanding of compliance and health and safety standards.
You should also be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in maintenance of building services or healthcare environments
- Good working knowledge of statutory compliance requirements
- A proactive and safety-conscious approach to your work
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
You will be expected to take all appropriate measures to prevent danger, avoid injury, and protect equipment. Any health and safety concerns or deviations from regulations must be reported immediately.