Job Overview
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL).
Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
Please note, this vacancy is open only for applications from UEL and University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and it's subsidiaries..
Main duties of the job
As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician with UEL at Southampton General Hospital site, you'll play a vital role in keeping our hospital sites safe, efficient, and fully operational. You'll carry out both planned and reactive maintenance, tackling everything from routine repairs to urgent emergency fixes and major facility upgrades. No two days are the same — and the impact of your work is felt across every department.
You'll be part of a dedicated team behind the scenes, supporting over 13,500 staff and helping deliver essential services to our community. While patients may not always see the work you do, your contribution is critical to keeping our hospitals running smoothly.
We welcome applicants from a range of sectors, particularly those with experience in disciplines such as pipefitting/plumbing, service engineering, building services, or mechanical engineering.
In return, we offer guaranteed fixed working hours, permanent contracts, ongoing training and development, excellent benefits, and access to overtime through our staff bank. Join us and build a career where your skills truly make a difference.
Working for our organisation
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, as well as the ongoing provision of services, including estate maintenance, soft facilities management, and the management of equipment, consumables, and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.
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.
Requirements And Skills
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Essential
Time served apprenticeship or qualification to ONC/NVQ 3 Level or equivalent (or higher) in mechanical discipline
Relevant experience within maintenance or engineering environment
Communication & Computer Literacy
Understanding of Health & Safety requirements including risk assessments & Method Statements
Work independently without supervision or part of a team
Flexible approach to working as role likely to develop.
Desirable
Previous experience within healthcare engineering
Previous experience working with Safe Systems of Work/PTW's
Experience within other associated trades or disciplines
Lifting & Slinging Experience
Forklift licence
WRAS/Water Hygiene Certification
Core working hours are Mon– Fri however the successful applicant will be expected to take part in an on call roster that typically requires on call 1-day-in-10.
Weekday on call requires site attendance and on call from home
Weekend on call requires site attendance paid as overtime or lieu) and on call from home
Call outs are paid as overtime or lieu with a minimum payment of 2hours per call.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
Qualification to HNC/HND level in relevant electrical, mechanical engineering or building field, or equivalent level of knowledge and practical experience achieved through experience in a hospital or similar environment
Relevant and recent experience in similar maintenance organisation with practical experience of "safe system of work" procedures
Specialist training in electrical, mechanical or fabric services, systems, and equipment, with experience of fault-finding, repair, inspection and commissioning
Sound trade working knowledge and best practice techniques with examples to demonstrate ability to follow procedures and guidelines
Experience supervising others and able to demonstrate leadership qualities
Experience of Building Management Systems
Experience in reading and interpreting engineering and building drawings/plans/specifications, plant/equipment/services and schematic drawings
Desirable criteria
Member of registered/professional bodies relevant to specialist field e.g. IHEEM, IMechE, or CISBE
Practical experience within building services or engineering contracting and maintenance industries, within the NHS or similar government organisation
Competent or Authorised Person status in relevant discipline(s) eg Medical Gas, Ventilation, Low Voltage, Water Hygiene, Confined Spaces, Sterilisation
Knowledge of other trade topics
For Electrical specialists only C&G 2391 Testing & Inspection and18th edition of IEE regulations
Experience using word processors, spreadsheets, and CAD
Experience of building energy management systems and associated plant controls
Trust Values
Essential criteria
Patients First
Working Together
Always Improving