Multiskilled Technician

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated individual who has a willingness to adapt and to learn. Reporting to the Work Load Co‑ordinator you will direct, supervise, instruct and assist other Maintenance Craftsmen and contractors in carrying out maintenance duties throughout the hospital and other unit premises and undertake unsupervised routine maintenance, to carry out or oversee the repair/maintenance and installation of complex plant and equipment associated with premises administered by the Estates & Facilities Division.

You will carry out your duties to a high standard in an efficient and timely manner and will be required to carry out as required, where you are deemed competent, duties in other trades appertaining to Estates & Facilities and the operational function of the Division, in the pursuit of a fully flexible workforce. There will also be a need to provide sickness and annual leave cover for the section.

To succeed in the role you will have completed a time‑served apprenticeship or similar structured training program with post‑qualification experience in an engineering discipline and possess an engineering background with a good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and guidance.

To carry out or oversee the repair/maintenance installation of complex plant and equipment associated with premises administered by the Estates & Facilities Division.

Please see full job description.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications as stated in job description

Knowledge

• Demonstratable Knowledge of maintenance practises

Experience

• Relevant experience

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ

Employer website:

Posted on 15 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata (enhancements added to base for unsociable hours)

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time

Reference number: 412-E&F-7611948

Job location:

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ