Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Day Technician

Closing date: 02 February 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative Maintenance Day Technician with a mechanical background to join University Hospitals of Leicester.

The core duty of the role is to carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to a high standard, ensuring the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering plant, equipment and other engineering systems including domestic water systems, ventilation systems, heating equipment, diagnosis and repair of faults including mechanical and control systems.

The post holder will 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.

Responsible for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment including domestic water systems, heating, and ventilation.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030).

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.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS – 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.

Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required (including completion of all job dockets and timesheets).

To participate in regular team briefings.

Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role.

Participate in the Trust appraisal system and personal development planning.

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values and behaviours.
• Evidence of related behaviour supporting the values.

• Good general education, with GCSE grades of A‑C or equivalent.
• Relevant City & Guilds Level 3 in an Electrical/Mechanical discipline.
• HNC or equivalent experience or willing to work towards a HNC.
• HND in an Electrical/Mechanical discipline.
• Competent or Authorised Person HTM.
• PASMA – Mobile Access Tower User.

• A recognised apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical discipline.
• Good in‑depth knowledge and workings of mechanical, electrical & electronic systems within healthcare building engineering systems.
• Experience of working in a hospital environment.
• Knowledge of BEMS and control systems.
• Understanding of steam‑raising boiler plant and associated control systems.

• Good organisational skills and ability to address…