Estates Maintenance Worker Specialist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
We are looking to recruit Mechanical Technicians into our team at University Hospital Southampton Foundation NHS Trust.
You will require suitable relevant experience within engineering including disciplines such as;- HVAC engineer
- Pipefitting/plumbing
- Service Technician
- Building Services Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings and documents
- Proven fault-finding skills
- Understanding of technical, regulatory & industry best practice knowledge of mechanical systems (Vent, Water, Compressed gasses etc)
- Working understanding of safe working practices and relevant health & safety law
- Flexible approach to work depending on needs of the team
- Keenness to develop their skillset and knowledge
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London's and 14 schools are rated outstanding by Ofsted.
As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at UHS you will perform planned and reactive maintenance and repairs across our hospital sites including Southampton General and Princess Anne.
Our Maintenance Technicians are one of many unique roles which keep our hospitals running. The tools you work with and tasks you complete will be varied and range from small routine maintenance to critical emergency fixes and longer-term projects to upgrade facilities.We will facilitate your necessary training to deliver our unique services and support you to learn new skills along the way. When done well, your work might go unnoticed by our patients but is always valued by our 13.5 thousand staff because we all know it takes over 250 job roles to deliver our hospital services and we are committed to working together to serve our community.
We welcome experience from all sectors, but you will also need some experience from engineering disciples like those listed -
Pipefitting/plumbing, Service Technician, Building Services Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
We offer guaranteed fixed working hours, permanent contracts, great benefits as well as access to overtime through our bank.
This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024