Estate Technician; Mechanical Bias

Estates Technician with a mechanical bias in the Estate Team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, a hands-on maintenance role. The work covers planned, reactive and preventative mechanical maintenance across the trust estate, working alongside other trades on engineering services and systems. The post carries on-call duties and some work outside clinical hours, on a shift rota of 7.15am to 6pm.

Fit depends on a trade qualification or equivalent experience, and a current driving licence is required.

• Carry out planned, reactive and unplanned maintenance across the trust estate, working with other trades
• Carry out complex, non-routine and routine mechanical work on engineering services, equipment and systems, in line with regulations and legislation
• Deliver repair and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to keep the estate compliant with statute and best practice
• Keep mechanical plant operating to provide the right service and environmental conditions across the estate
• Attend on-call duties and emergency calls outside normal clinical hours
• Carry out hands-on planned and reactive tasks that need physical skill
• Work a rota of 7.15am to 6pm, four days Monday to Friday with a rolling rest day, or five 7.5-hour days
• Adjust start and finish times around clinical restrictions
• Work overtime when required

• Four-year accredited trade training, or a level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of recent and relevant CPD

• Experience of multi-skilled trades gained through training or work
• Experience using IT-based control systems
• Experience writing and compiling reports

• Knowledge of asbestos, water, electrical and mechanical safety
• Physical ability to carry out planned and reactive maintenance

• Current driving licence

• Flexibility to work outside normal clinical hours and on call

• Specialist knowledge or experience of mechanical systems such as steam, water, air conditioning and ventilation
• Health and safety qualification
• Knowledge and experience of electrical services
• Knowledge of works within hospital environments
• Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance

• 27 days annual leave, rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• NHS discounts
• NHS pension scheme
• Training to help settle into a clinical environment
• Support to balance work and life