Shift Maintenance Technician

Are you a highly skilled and proactive multi-skilled maintenance technician seeking a challenging role in a critical healthcare environment? We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our client's team on a continental shift pattern, providing essential maintenance services to a busy London hospital estate.

This is a key role for a hands-on engineer who is competent in both electrical and mechanical systems. You will be a vital part of a team responsible for ensuring the continuous and safe operation of critical infrastructure, ensuring the comfort and safety of both patients and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Perform both planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive repairs on a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems.

Electrical Duties: Carry out diagnostics and repairs on electrical plant, including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, and fire alarm systems.

Mechanical Duties: Service and maintain mechanical equipment, including HVAC systems (AHUs, FCUs), pumps, valves, and associated pipework.

Specialised Systems: Work on critical systems specific to a healthcare environment, such as medical gas plant, nurse call systems, and sterilisation equipment (where trained).

Water Hygiene: Conduct routine temperature monitoring, flushing, and other water hygiene tasks in line with ACoP L8 guidelines to prevent the risk of Legionella.

Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to all health and safety regulations and hospital-specific policies, particularly those related to Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs).

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, inspections, and incidents using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Candidate Profile

Experience: Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role within a hospital, critical, or large commercial environment is desirable

Qualifications: A formal qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant trade (Electrical or Mechanical).

Skills: Exceptional fault-finding and diagnostic skills across both electrical and mechanical systems.

Availability: Must be able to work a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, including both days and nights.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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