University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)
The closing date is 10 June 2026
Are you a highly skilled, experienced maintenance professional? #TeamUHD are looking for a maintenance technician (mechanical) to join the Estates department on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site.
Estates provides a comprehensive maintenance, repair and installation service of the buildings, grounds, engineering services and associated equipment throughout the Trust.
You will have completed a recognised mechanical or building services apprenticeship and gained a wide experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance. This could be BTEC HNC level or City and Guilds plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience.
We’re looking for someone with a current UK (manual) driving licence.
You will be working on a Monday to Friday basis and participate in an emergency on‑call rota with opportunities for overtime.
Salary: £32,073 – £39,043 per annum (Band 5) plus local RRP (£3,500 pa) and an approximate £1,000 on‑call retainer.
Relocation expenses are applicable for this role. If you would like further details, please get in touch.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Please note if you previously applied and were not successful we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months.
Job responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, fault finding, test & repair work on a very wide range of complex engineering services & equipment.
- Work independently in varied, often technical environments while complying with Health & Safety and environmental regulations.
- Participate in outside of normal hour’s on‑call rota.
- Assist in emergency repairs and replace defective components, ensuring continuity of services.
Qualifications
- 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 specialisms: LV Electrical Systems, HV Electrical Systems, Heating and Ventilation Systems, Decontamination, Safe Water Systems, Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS), Confined Spaces.
Experience
- 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 Memoranda.
- Significant experience working in a complex engineering/building environment.
- Knowledge of electrical systems in NHS premises.
- Skilled in maintaining and repairing a wide range of complex engineering services & equipment.
Other requirements specific to the role
- Participate in outside of normal hour’s on‑call rota.
- Full U.K driving licence.
Language requirement
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
£32,073 to £39,043 a year + £3,500 RRP + On‑Call
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