Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Shift Maintenance Fitter

The closing date is 06 April 2026

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Job summary

The Maintenance department are seeking Shift Maintenance Fitter to join their busy team. We are looking for highly motivated and professional individual who has the ability to prioritise workloads and identify potential improvement to operational system and management processes in order to increase departmental efficiencies.

The role of shift maintenance fitter involves working a 4 on 4 off (24/7) shift pattern within the estates department based at the Royal Liverpool Hospital.

The successful candidate should have good diagnostic and fault finding skills and be able to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals, as well as have an understanding of electrical installation plans and drawings.

*Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received to please apply soon if interested*

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of a multitasking maintenance team providing professional and technical expertise and with an effective and efficient focus on a service delivery. To carry out or oversee the repair / maintenance or installation of complex plant and equipment associated with premises administered by the Trusts Estates department.

This will involve a multi skilled approach as well as the full range of duties associated with the post holder's core trade. Professionally the post holder will be expected to maintain their appearance in line with the Trust dress code. They will uphold the Trust's values and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the role. They will maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person they come into contact with during the course of their work duties.

The role will undertake planned and reactive maintenance of essential systems across the diverse services of the Trust estate.

You will need to have the ability to analyse faults and undertake rectifications to ensure continuity of service.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is working closely to ensure statutory compliance is maintained across all the Trusts sites.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year +RRP £5000 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-CEF-289-25-A

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out day to day mechanical repairs, planned maintenance and improvements to the Trust's buildings in a manner that conforms to statutory regulations and codes of practice.

Responsible for installation of mechanical new work.

Part of a multi skilled, multi disciplinary maintenance team.

Participation in the emergency on call will be required by contractual obligation to ensure safe systems and service continuity. Cross site working will also be required.

Please refer to the attached job description for full duties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out day to day mechanical repairs, planned maintenance and improvements to the Trust's buildings in a manner that conforms to statutory regulations and codes of practice.

Responsible for installation of mechanical new work.

Part of a multi skilled, multi disciplinary maintenance team.

Participation in the emergency on call will be required by contractual obligation to ensure safe systems and service continuity. Cross site working will also be required.

Please refer to the attached job description for full duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A National Qualification Framework NQF achievement to level 3 or above e.g.City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent.

Desirable

  • A qualification in Building services would be an advantage
  • Legionella /water systems
  • Asbestos awareness

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in building services maintenance with a demonstrable track record of competence

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a large acute hospital
  • Risk Assessments completion
  • Manual Handling

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Basic electrical knowledge
  • Knowledge and appreciation of Building Maintenance Issues
  • Knowledge of NHS and working in clinical Areas
  • Knowledge of Estates maintenance

Skills

Desirable

  • Planning skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Able to plan own work load be flexible and prioritise tasks
  • Ability to develop and work effectively in a team
  • Self-Motivator
  • Ability to work under pressure

Other

Essential

  • BMS Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A National Qualification Framework NQF achievement to level 3 or above e.g.City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent.

Desirable

  • A qualification in Building services would be an advantage
  • Legionella /water systems
  • Asbestos awareness

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in building services maintenance with a demonstrable track record of competence

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a large acute hospital
  • Risk Assessments completion
  • Manual Handling

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Basic electrical knowledge
  • Knowledge and appreciation of Building Maintenance Issues
  • Knowledge of NHS and working in clinical Areas
  • Knowledge of Estates maintenance

Skills

Desirable

  • Planning skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Able to plan own work load be flexible and prioritise tasks
  • Ability to develop and work effectively in a team
  • Self-Motivator
  • Ability to work under pressure

Other

Essential

  • BMS Experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Estates Officer

Gary Nesbit

gary.nesbit@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01515298888

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year +RRP £5000 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-CEF-289-25-A

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


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