Job summary
We are
looking for a dedicated and experienced Multiskilled Technician Mechanical
to join our Estates & Facilities team. This is a key role in ensuring the
safe and efficient operation of mechanical systems across the hospital site.
You will work both independently and collaboratively to deliver planned and
reactive maintenance, contributing to a high-quality environment for patients,
staff, and visitors.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake mechanical maintenance tasks and minor repairs across the hospital estate.
- Respond to planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks in line with departmental service level agreements.
- Work flexibly across disciplines within the Estates Maintenance Team.
- Ensure compliance with national and local Health & Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
- Participate in the on-call rota, with site attendance required within 40 minutes.
- Support small projects and contribute to the continuous improvement of Estates services.
About us
At
Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We
attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our
ultra-modernprivate hospital, which opened in 1907 and has been rated as
Outstanding by the CQC.We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and have a
beautiful setting in the middle of the Kent countryside.
Benenden
Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote
flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to
professional development and have excellent training and education facilities.
We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels
involved and shares our values and vision for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake mechanical maintenance tasks and minor repairs across the hospital estate.
- Respond to planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks in line with departmental service level agreements.
- Work flexibly across disciplines within the Estates Maintenance Team.
- Ensure compliance with national and local Health & Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
- Participate in the on-call rota, with site attendance required within 40 minutes.
- Support small projects and contribute to the continuous improvement of Estates services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake mechanical maintenance tasks and minor repairs across the hospital estate.
- Respond to planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks in line with departmental service level agreements.
- Work flexibly across disciplines within the Estates Maintenance Team.
- Ensure compliance with national and local Health & Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
- Participate in the on-call rota, with site attendance required within 40 minutes.
- Support small projects and contribute to the continuous improvement of Estates services.
Person Specification
Additional information
Essential
- This role may require working shifts, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. You will be expected to participate in the on-call rota and attend site within 40 minutes when required.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level education or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in mechanical maintenance
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Good organisational skills and IT literacy
- Ability to work methodically and pay attention to detail
Desirable
- Relevant qualification and/or time-served apprenticeship.
- Knowledge of decontamination processes.
- Understanding of Health & Safety practices and risk assessments.
Person Specification
Additional information
Essential
- This role may require working shifts, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. You will be expected to participate in the on-call rota and attend site within 40 minutes when required.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level education or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in mechanical maintenance
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Good organisational skills and IT literacy
- Ability to work methodically and pay attention to detail
Desirable
- Relevant qualification and/or time-served apprenticeship.
- Knowledge of decontamination processes.
- Understanding of Health & Safety practices and risk assessments.
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.
