Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer  

Location: Hillingdon

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Expected to last 6 months with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: Up to £23 per hour Umbrella or £20 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Thursday, 8am – 4.30pm Friday’s 8am – 4.00pm

Sector: Healthcare

Based: Office / Hospital

Job Summary

The Estates Maintenance Multi-Skilled Technician is a key member of the Estates maintenance Department, providing daytime operational support to ensure continuity of maintenance services.

The post holder will undertake a wide range of reactive and planned maintenance tasks across mechanical, electrical, and building-fabric disciplines, ensuring systems remain safe, compliant, and operational.

Key Result Areas

Reactive Maintenance

Respond to maintenance requests via Helpdesk

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and fabric faults

Ensure all works are completed safely and within SLA timeframes

Undertake temporary repairs where immediate permanent fix is not possible

Mechanical & Plumbing

Maintain heating, hot/cold water systems, pumps, valves, and pipework

Carry out repairs and system reinstatement

Assist with plant maintenance including steam boilers and pressurisation systems

Electrical

Diagnose and repair faults on lighting, power, and distribution systems

Replace fittings, switches, and components

Undertake safe isolations in line with HTM guidance

Building Fabric

Carry out general repairs including doors, locks, ceilings, and finishes

Undertake minor joinery and fabric works

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

Undertake routine PPM and compliance checks

Record all maintenance activity via CAFM/PDA systems

Support statutory compliance requirements

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Monitor plant performance and alarms

Assist in maintaining environmental control systems

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications (Essential)

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering

Completed apprenticeship or equivalent training

Multi-skilled capability across at least two disciplines

Experience (Essential)

Experience in reactive and planned maintenance

Fault finding across mechanical and/or electrical systems

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment

Use of CAFM or electronic work-order systems

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability

Knowledge of:

HTMs

Health & Safety legislation

Ability to work independently and manage workload

Good communication and IT skills

Desirable

NHS or healthcare environment experience

Competent Person / AP exposure

Experience with BMS systems