Maintenance Technician: Mechanical
The closing date is 19 July 2026
The RUH Estates Department is seeking a mechanically biased Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Operational Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to contribute to the safe and effective operation of a busy healthcare environment.
You’ll play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance services, supporting the smooth running of essential hospital infrastructure. Applicants should have a good understanding of Estates Maintenance functions, with relevant experience in areas such as water systems, heating, steam, HVAC, and ideally exposure to Building Management Systems (BMS). Previous experience within a healthcare or similarly complex environment would be an advantage.
We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a positive and proactive approach, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills. You’ll be comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative Estates team, taking pride in delivering a high-quality service that supports patient care.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake inspections, testing, repairs and installations across Trust property, plant and infrastructure.
- Complete allocated works and update the CAFM system accurately and in a timely manner.
- Manage own workload effectively and coordinate the work of assigned craft colleagues where required.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reporting faults and completing documentation in line with Trust procedures.
- Identify required parts and equipment and obtain them via the Estates Stores system, in line with Standing Financial Instructions.
- Investigate technical faults, implementing permanent solutions to ensure reliability and statutory compliance.
- Participate in the Estates escalation process, supporting colleagues with technical problem-solving as required.
- Support safe systems of work, including Permit-to-Work, and supervise specialist subcontractors when directed.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we’re proud of.
We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!
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Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- HND/ HNC in Mechanical Engineering/ Recognised qualification NVQ Level 4, or appropriate apprenticeship/ Demonstratable in-depth knowledge
- Trained in health & safety, First Aid, IOSH, NEBOSH, Registration with an approved organisation. HTM CP/ AP Experience.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of maintenance methodologies, specific legislation, HTM, HBN. Specialist knowledge gained from working in healthcare or similar environment.
- Experience of working in a similar role/ Good knowledge of energy efficient practises
Specific
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions/ Significant skill in chosen subject/ Able to work on own initiative
- Able to demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a team and able to demonstrate team leadership skills.
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.
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
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