Estates Mobile Technician (Multi-Skilled)

Estates Mobile Technician (Multi-Skilled) role at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

We are looking for a self-motivated and reliable individual with a positive can-do attitude. You must be a time served Mobile Estates Technician with experience working on reactive breakdowns, planned maintenance, and minor/project works within a healthcare (or similar) building environment. A genuine multi-trade hard services background is essential, with any prior mechanical/electrical/building/plumbing and gas training/practise being an essential for the role. Electrical competency training is a valuable additional skill. You will work proactively within a dynamic and innovative Estates department to meet departmental and Trust requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage repair requests promptly, meet quality standards, and keep clients advised of status. Oversee complex plant breakdowns and lead recommendations for resolution.
• Provide clear guidance to non-technical end users.
• Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks are carried out by the Estates team, including Legionella prevention, scalding risk assessment, PAT testing, fire alarm testing, lifts, boilers, and building fabric.
• Procure stores and parts as needed using a purchase card system.
• Record time and materials on MICAD Helpdesk software on a Trust-issued device.
• Interpret instructions, drawings, and specifications; work independently and guide others to do the same.
• Diagnose and resolve complex faults using industry best practices.
• Manufacture, assemble, and install new work.
• Manage health and safety and risk assessments for staff and contractors.
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard, including finishing and making good.
• Lead discussions with the Estates Supervisor on significant building or engineering faults affecting services.
• Stay flexible and up-to-date on new technology; recommend innovation when needed.
• Deputise for the Estates Maintenance Supervisor as required.
• Carry a mobile phone during duty and respond promptly.

Qualifications and Experience

• Time-served Mobile Estates Technician with experience in reactive breakdowns, planned maintenance, and minor/project works in a healthcare or similar building environment.
• Strong multi-trade hard services background (mechanical/electrical/building/plumbing and gas training/practise).
• Any prior electrical competency training is a plus.

Working Pattern and Benefits

Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week + on-call stipend after 2 months (on-call adds approximately £5,200 per annum) + occasional overtime as scheduled.

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service, with buy/sell option
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes including electric vehicles
• Wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks to support equality and diversity
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

How to Apply / Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Julius Okot-Chono
Job title: Estates Manager
Email: julius.okotChono@berkshire.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07884 113232

Location and Additional Information

Locations include Berkshire sites across Reading, Staines-upon-Thames, Feltham, Oxford, Hounslow, Slough, Princes Risborough, Weybridge, Abingdon-on-Thames, High Wycombe, Cobham, Fleet, Farnborough, Didcot, Newbury, and other areas in Berkshire. Referrals may increase interviewing chances.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care