Estates Maintenance Multi-Skilled Technician

Location: Hillingdon

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 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