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
Salary description
£20.00 - £23.00 per hour