Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician Mechanical

Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician Mechanical

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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 programmes and to help achieve compliance with legislative and performance standards. You will be required to undertake work as identified on allocated work orders – carrying out inspections, tests, repairs and installations on Trust property, plant and infrastructure – and 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 we are providing an efficient and patient‑focused service to the Trust. You will need strong team‑working traits, be flexible, calm under pressure and have excellent communication skills to effectively carry out demanding maintenance duties and investigative processes.

• Carry out inspections, tests, repairs and installations on Trust property and infrastructure.
• Work on allocated works dockets, completing the works and updating the Trust CAFM system in a timely manner.
• Organise and coordinate own workload, and manage assigned craftsperson’s workload.
• Report faults identified when carrying out routine checks or planned preventative maintenance.
• 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 ongoing reliability and statutory compliance.
• Be part of the Estates escalation process, and assist other estate staff at all levels with technical works and problem‑solving where requested.
• Carry out internal audits of Estates team work and practice.
• Assist with the set‑up and implementation/management of the Estates safe systems of work (e.g. Permit to Work, isolation procedures) for Trust staff and external contractors.
• Manage and supervise specialist subcontractors as directed by Estates Officer (Operations).

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, 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 spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing.

Date posted: 16 December 2025

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time

Reference number: 427‑7627875

Location:

Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath BA1 3NG

Essential

• Recognised and registered EITB, City & Guilds, modern apprenticeship, NVQ level 4 or approved equivalent training in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Plumbing.
• Knowledge of maintenance methodologies.

Desirable

• Demonstrable in‑depth knowledge and experience within the required technical disciplines (e.g., BMS, Fitting, Steam, Mechanical etc.).
• Specialist knowledge gained from working in a health‑care engineering environment or prepared to work towards gaining it.
• Must be multi‑skilled in Electrical, Mechanical or Buildings Trades.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.