Maintenance Technician Shift

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The closing date is 01 February 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and innovative Maintenance Shift Technicians with Electrical or Mechanical background to join University Hospitals of Leicester.

The core duty of the role is to carry out planned and reactive maintenance task to a high standard that is commensurate with the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering plant, equipment and other engineering systems including heating, air conditioning, fire alarms and specialist healthcare equipment; diagnosis and repair of faults including mechanical, and electrical devices and control systems.

Provide a comprehensive Healthcare engineering maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to a high standard that is appropriate with the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering systems and equipment including

Heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, various voltage systems, steam raising plant and associated equipment, medical gas systems, nurse call systems, fire detection, building services controls, standby generators, and specialist healthcare equipment.

Be expected to act on their own initiative, in a leadership role supporting the Estates Supervisor and Maintenance Managers in the day to day management of the service and assisting with the management of contractors.

Be part of a team working a rotating shift pattern (4 on 4 off) and providing emergency out of hours on call.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with;

Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff, Estates Supervisors, Estates Managers, All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines, External Agencies, Emergency services.

Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance.

Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures.

Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators.

Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager.

To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff.

Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available.

The post holder will have the ability to fulfil with total commitment to versatility and flexibility a requirement to complete tasks on Building Services systems in NHS Buildings that include;

Carrying out own dynamic Risk Assessments for all elements of work including manual handling, Supervise and organise Estates work taking place in a Hospital environment, including the allocation of resources as appropriate.

Work autonomously as required by utilising the Trust Facilities Management System to allocate PPM and reactive work requests.

Liaise with area users to organise…