Maintenance Shift Technician | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Overview

Maintenance Shift Technician – mechanical bias position

To work as part of an inhouse maintenance shift team to provide a total planned and reactive maintenance service. To be responsible for giving a Trust wide service in accordance with the duties and responsibilities given below.

2 on-3 off-2 on rotating shift pattern days/nights 37.5 hrs based on a 4-week period.

Responsibilities

• Perform unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine.
• Responsible for testing and fault finding on all engineering plant and equipment throughout the Hospital, out of hours and unsupervised.
• To act as \’Competent & Appointed Person\’ for the Trust in safe operation and maintenance of boiler and other plant and systems.
• Work under own initiative to undertake maintenance and repairs as directed, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
• Carry Trust communication devices (pager / two-way radios / mobile phone) to facilitate immediate response to emergency situations at all times.
• Provide a first line of response to maintain the delivery of clinical services and undertake \’first time fix\’ or instigate temporary measures to ensure clinical capacity is not disrupted where possible.
• Respond to urgent situations such as lift entrapment and fire alarm calls, etc.
• Issue permits to work to directly employed staff and contractors.
• Supervise contractors on site out of normal working hours.
• Be part of Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT); deliver a wide range of services and uphold the Trust values and commitments to staff and communities.

Key Skills

• City & Guilds in either Electrical and/or Mechanical Services Level 3 or NVQ Level 3.
• Previous experience in a multi skilled maintenance position with a core skill in either Electrical or Mechanical Services.
• Previous experience in a Competent Person (CP) role, for example, Low Voltage CP (HTM 06), Medical Gases CP (HTM 02), HVAC CP (HTM 03) etc.
• Previous experience in a shift technician role within a complex environment i.e., Healthcare.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• The ability to assist with emergency tasks such as fire alarms, heating failures, blocked drains and gritting of roads etc.
• Making areas safe following patient damage.
• Physically fit as the role will involve lifting and carrying.
• Excellent customer service skills, friendly and approachable.

Key Activities

• To undertake and be responsible for the following in conjunction with and as directed by the appropriate Estates Manager / Estates Officer / Maintenance Supervisor.
• To organise and prioritise own day-to-day duties to ensure safe efficient operation of plant.
• Diagnose and repair faults in engineering and/or electrical and/or plumbing installations, plant, and equipment to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
• Make the appropriate Estates Manager / Estates Officer / Team Leader aware of faults and breakdowns within the facility as appropriate in and out of normal working hours.
• Prioritise all emergency and non-emergency out of hours calls to ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors and to provide an effective service.
• Carry out PPM and reactive work across site as required.
• Maintain records for all major repairs completed and logbooks, including Works Orders, reporting any defects or malfunctions in plant or equipment by clear and concise logging in the plant logbooks provided.
• Carry out building surveys and inspections as required.
• Advise on material, equipment, and systems.
• Maintain building and site service records.
• Highlight Health & Safety issues relating to building, mechanical control and electrical issues.
• Carry out investigation and testing on fire alarm and security systems.
• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers where necessary.
• Support company projects as required.
• Be part of a shift Rota 4 on, 4 off (days and nights).
• Supervision of maintenance assistants, apprentices, contractors and providing practical training.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Company.

Health and Safety

• Responsible for own health and safety and that of colleagues, in accordance with the company’s Health and Safety policy.
• Anticipate and act on potential hazards by initiating and progressing remedial measures required.
• Comply with regulations associated with work being carried out.
• Undertake any training deemed compulsory for role.
• Ensure the correct PPE is always worn.

Communication

• Communicate effectively in writing, orally and be electronically literate.
• Communicate technical issues and safety requirements to other staff, patients and contractors.
• Liaise closely with other departments and staff within the team.
• Build relationships and support personnel across the Trust, including clinical staff, contractors, patients, clients, relatives, and carers.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills / Freedom to Act

To work as an integral part of the Estates Maintenance Team, providing a comprehensive service. Be able to generate and promote solutions, make decisions and commitments within appropriate time frames. The post holder will pay attention to detail to ensure works are completed to a high standard. They must remain calm, think clearly, and manage emotion under pressure.

Planning and Organisational Skills

Plan, prioritise and schedule own workload and work with minimal supervision and seek advice when needed. Co-ordinate work of contractors and provide cover for other maintenance technicians within the team during periods of absence.

Responsibility for Patients / Clients

The post holder will have patient and client interaction as part of their daily duties and provide non-clinical advice.

Policy and Service Responsibilities

The post holder will follow policies and procedures and work collaboratively as part of an integrated team. They will also be encouraged to suggest changes to improve efficiency and productivity. The post holder will learn new techniques and participate in both formal and informal training as necessary, including the development of multi skilled practices and potentially residential courses.

Financial and Physical Resources

Responsible for the purchase of parts to carry out day-to-day maintenance functions. Take reasonable care of Trust assets and minimise financial loss via cost-efficient repair and maintenance of building services and equipment. Personal duty of care for all equipment and resources provided, e.g., works vehicle.

Staff Responsibilities

Where necessary, provide practical training, instruction, and professional advice as needed. The post holder will supervise maintenance assistants, apprentices and contractors and evaluate works carried out.

Information

The post holder will comply with Health & Safety Regulations, NHS Regulations, HTM, HMN guidelines and customer requirements. Completion of CAFM system and updating maintenance records.

Other Duties / Safeguarding and Compliance

Other activities include annual performance appraisal participation, adherence to No Smoking Policy, contributing to creating a respectful environment. The Trust requires safeguarding of children and adults; staff must complete mandatory safeguarding training and follow policies. Data protection, infection control, environmental stewardship, confidentiality, and related requirements apply.

Working Conditions

Must be able to work flexibly in a clinical environment with a positive attitude to change management. Some duties involve exposure to distressing circumstances.

Expiry

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025