University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Maintenance Day Technician

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Job summary

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

The core duty of the role is to carry out planned and reactivemaintenance task to a high standard that is commensurate with the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient andeffective operation and maintenance of environmental engineeringplant, equipment and other engineering systems including;domestic water systems, ventilation systems, heating,equipment; diagnosis and repair of faults including mechanical,control systems.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to act on their own initiative, in aleadership role supporting the Estates Supervisor andMaintenance Managers in the day to day management of theservice and assisting with the management of contractors.

The core duty of the role is to carry out planned and reactivemaintenance task to a high standard that is commensurate withthe skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient andeffective operation and maintenance of environmental engineeringplant, equipment and other engineering systems including;domestic water systems, ventilation systems, heating,equipment; diagnosis and repair of faults including mechanical,control systems.

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

About us

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, and
  • 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, and
  • 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.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Details

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year £3000 RRP

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-769247-E&F

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPSThe 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.

KEY RESULT AREAS

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.

ADMINISTRATION

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPSThe 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.

KEY RESULT AREAS

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.

ADMINISTRATION

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

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Desirable

  • Evidence of related behaviour supporting the values

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • HND in an Electrical/Mechanical discipline.
  • Competent or Authorised Person HTM.
  • PASMA - Mobile Access Tower User.
  • BOAS qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • A recognised apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical discipline
  • Good in-depth knowledge and workings of Mechanical, electrical & electronic systems within healthcare building engineering systems.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Hospital Environment.
  • Knowledge of BEMS and control systems.
  • Understanding of Steam raising boiler plant and associated control Systems

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems
  • Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Organised approach to work
  • Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

  • IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems
  • Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to fault finding, diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical systems using relevant tools, drawings and materials.
  • Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
  • A dedicated and committed team leader
  • Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
  • Excellent attention to details
  • Ability to work flexibly as needs arise

Desirable

  • Responsive to learning new skills with further training.
  • Ability to install and commission new installations.

Physical skills

Essential

  • Able to undertake all duties as detailed in the job description.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

  • Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities.

Desirable

  • Experience of work planning.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
  • All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Has the ability to travel, as may be required to work at other sites.
  • Ability to work on the required shift pattern/rotas
  • To be able to participate on the Estates Emergency On-Call rota and therefore must be able to work outside of normal working hours including weekends, evenings and nights when on-call.
Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Desirable

  • Evidence of related behaviour supporting the values

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • HND in an Electrical/Mechanical discipline.
  • Competent or Authorised Person HTM.
  • PASMA - Mobile Access Tower User.
  • BOAS qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • A recognised apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical discipline
  • Good in-depth knowledge and workings of Mechanical, electrical & electronic systems within healthcare building engineering systems.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Hospital Environment.
  • Knowledge of BEMS and control systems.
  • Understanding of Steam raising boiler plant and associated control Systems

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems
  • Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Organised approach to work
  • Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

  • IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems
  • Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to fault finding, diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical systems using relevant tools, drawings and materials.
  • Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
  • A dedicated and committed team leader
  • Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
  • Excellent attention to details
  • Ability to work flexibly as needs arise

Desirable

  • Responsive to learning new skills with further training.
  • Ability to install and commission new installations.

Physical skills

Essential

  • Able to undertake all duties as detailed in the job description.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

  • Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities.

Desirable

  • Experience of work planning.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
  • All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Has the ability to travel, as may be required to work at other sites.
  • Ability to work on the required shift pattern/rotas
  • To be able to participate on the Estates Emergency On-Call rota and therefore must be able to work outside of normal working hours including weekends, evenings and nights when on-call.

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Manager

Shaun Danaher

shaun.danaher@nhs.net

01162586469

Details

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year £3000 RRP

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-769247-E&F

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


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