Senior Maintenance Technician

Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours – Variable Shift Pattern

Purpose of Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Maintenance Technician to join our multi‑disciplinary estates team at Whiston Hospital. You will play a vital role in delivering a 24/7, 365‑day planned and reactive maintenance service across both retained and new hospital buildings and estate facilities.

Job Description

This is a hands‑on role requiring a proactive, flexible, and solution‑focused approach to all work activities, ensuring that patient care environments are maintained to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative, reactive, and breakdown maintenance on plant, services, and equipment.
• Carry out inspections, testing, fault‑finding, repairs, and component replacements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and Trust policies while maintaining high‑quality, cost‑effective service.
• Support project delivery through effective planning, coordination, and contractor liaison.
• Maintain accurate records using the Computerised Facilities Management System (Maximo).
• Undertake training and act as an Authorised Person for specialist systems when required.
• Anticipate and resolve technical problems, working collaboratively to find lasting solutions.
• Promote trade flexibility by supporting other disciplines as required.
• Represent the Trust with professionalism, ensuring minimal disruption to hospital users.

Essential Qualifications/Skills

• Strong technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, or multi‑skilled maintenance within a healthcare or similar environment.
• Experience with both planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Flexibility to work shifts and participate in the call‑out rota.

Benefits

In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.

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