Maintenance Shift Technician

Maintenance Shift Technician

The closing date is 09 July 2026

We are seeking a team member to work as part of an in‑house maintenance shift team to provide a total planned and reactive maintenance service. The holder will be responsible for Trust‑wide service in accordance with the duties and responsibilities listed below.

Shift pattern: 2 on / 3 off / 2 on (rotating days and nights), 37.5 hrs over a 4‑week period.

Main Duties

• Perform unsupervised maintenance on all engineering plant and equipment, including testing and fault‑finding across the hospital.
• Act as the Competent & Appointed Person for the Trust in safe operation and maintenance of boiler and other plant and systems.
• Work independently to undertake maintenance and repairs as directed, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards.
• Maintain communication devices (pager, two‑way radio, mobile phone) for immediate response to emergency situations.
• Provide first‑line response to maintain clinical services, aiming for a “first‑time fix” or temporary measures to keep clinical capacity.
• Respond to urgent situations such as lift entrapment, fire alarm calls, ballast failures and blocked drains.
• Issue permits to work for directly employed staff and contractors, and supervise contractors outside normal working hours.
• Maintain accurate records of all major repairs, logbooks and Works Orders.
• Carry out building surveys, inspections, fire alarm and security system testing.
• Advise on material, equipment and systems; support company projects and maintain service records.
• Supervise and train maintenance assistants, apprentices and contractors.

Key Activities

• Plan, prioritise and schedule own workload with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose and repair faults in engineering, electrical and plumbing installations.
• Communicate technical issues and safety requirements to other staff, patients and contractors.
• Maintain building and site service records and highlight Health & Safety issues.
• Participate in shift rota and provide cover for other technicians during absences.

Qualifications & Skills

• City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical and/or Mechanical Services.
• Experience in a multi‑skilled maintenance position with a core skill in Electrical or Mechanical Services.
• Experience as a Competent Person (e.g., Low Voltage CP, Medical Gases CP, HVAC CP).
• Experience in a shift technician role within a healthcare environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong problem‑solving, customer‑service and communication skills.
• Physically fit to lift and carry heavy items (up to 15 kg and more).
• Willingness to respond to emergency tasks such as fire alarms, heating failures and blocked drains.

Health, Safety & Welfare

• Responsible for own health and safety and protection of colleagues, following Trust Health & Safety policy.
• Initiate remedial measures for potential hazards.
• Comply with relevant regulations and undertake mandatory training.
• Always wear the correct PPE.

Additional Requirements

• Effective written and oral communication and electronic literacy.
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems.

Legal & Confidentiality

• Adherence to safeguarding, data protection and infection control policies.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Required Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Employer

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust.

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