About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, practical and flexible Estates Mobile Technician (Multi-Skilled) to join our Estates team based at Erleigh House, Reading. You will provide day-to-day engineering and building maintenance across Berkshire Healthcare sites, helping to keep our clinical and support environments safe, reliable and operational. The role suits a multi-skilled technician who can diagnose faults, work independently, support colleagues and contractors, and deliver high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across a broad range of building and engineering services. You will travel independently between Trust sites across Berkshire using a Trust provided vehicle and participate in the on-call rota, including working outside normal hours when required.
Main duties of the job
Carry out planned and reactive engineering and building maintenance across Trust-owned, managed and occupied sites.Diagnose and resolve complex faults across plant, equipment, electrical and mechanical systems and building fabric.Complete PPM activities and support statutory compliance, including Legionella controls, fire systems, lifts, electrical systems and boilers.Record labour, materials and job activity accurately on the MICAD Helpdesk system using a Trust-issued handheld device.Work from drawings, instructions and specifications, undertake new installations and ensure disturbed areas are properly made good.Liaise with service users, departmental managers, the Estates Helpdesk and contractors to minimise disruption to patient services.Support and supervise contractors, contribute to risk assessments and health and safety arrangements, and deputise for the Estates Maintenance Supervisor when required.Travel across Berkshire, transport tools and equipment, and participate in the on-call rota and out-of-hours working as required.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
1. City & Guilds, HNC, apprenticeship, NVQ equivalent or other approved equivalent training in mechanical, electrical, plumbing or building engineering, with skills across multiple trades.
2. Significant and relevant post-apprenticeship work experience gained over several years, with the ability to diagnose faults, work alone and use initiative within your competence.
3. Knowledge of plant and machinery across a wide range of services, with the ability to undertake cross-trade work and participate in the on-call rota.
4. A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive independently between Trust sites across Berkshire.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome any questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to email John Ross on [email protected] who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications or training Essential
City & Guilds, HNC, apprenticeship, NVQ equivalent or other approved equivalent training in mechanical, electrical, plumbing or building engineering, with skills across multiple trades
Desirable
Gas Safe registered or working towards registration
Previous Experience Essential
Significant and relevant post-apprenticeship work experience gained over several years
Desirable
Industrial maintenance experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Knowledge of plant and machinery across a wide range of services, including boilers, air conditioning, fire alarms, medical gases, sterilisers, nurse-call systems and other equipment Capable of providing work supervision of contractors Ability to participate in the on-call rota. Prepared to undertake cross-trade work. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with staff and clients. Ability to work alone and take the initiative within the limits of personal experience and knowledge.
Additional Requirements Essential
Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive Able to undertake the requirements of Working at Height and confined space working as needed. Maintain an acceptable appearance, using the overalls and identification badges supplied by the Trust
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Estates Team, University of Reading - Earley Gate , Whiteknights Rd in Reading, England RG6 6BZ
Reading
RG6 6BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)