Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) (Shift Working)
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, BH7 7DWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
Are you a highly skilled, experienced maintenance professional? #TeamUHD are looking for amaintenance technician(mechanical) to join the Estates depar...
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC in Building services plus specialist training and experience to graduate level, or equivalent gained through a relevant apprenticeship plus additional specialist knowledge and experience gained through specialist training, short courses and C.P.D.
- Authorised/Responsible and/or Competent Person in one or more of the following specialism's:- LV Electrical Systems HV Electrical Systems Heating and Ventilation Systems Decontamination Safe Water Systems Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS) Confined Spaces
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of the mechanical and/or plumbing systems in NHS premises.
- In depth knowledge of all relevant legislation and technical guidance.
- In depth knowledge of all relevant Health Technical Memorandum's
- Significant experience working in a complex engineering/building environment.
Desirable: - Knowledge of electrical systems in NHS premises.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Skilled in maintenance, fault finding, test & repair work on a very wide range of complex engineering services & equipment, with the ability to work unassisted in varying, often technical environments whilst complying with Health & Safety/ environmental regulations and standards.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential: - Participate in outside of normal hour's on-call rota.; - Full U.K driving licence.
Language requirement.
Essential: - Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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