Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician – (Mechanical biased) | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Manchester, M20 4BX |
| Cwmni: | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7755851/413-102791-EF-MS |
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We have an exciting opportunity for multi-skilled maintenance technician with a Mechanical bias to join our team.
You will need to be able to demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm, professionalism, working within a fast-paced healthcare environment. We are looking for an individual with the ability and willingness to work outside of their comfort zone.
The Estates Hard FM team is looking to recruit a mechanically (Mechanical biased) multi-skilled technician with a rounded working knowledge of systems such as:
Large heating systems covering various sources of supply i.e., plate heat exchangers, calorifiers and boilers. Heating distribution i.e., VT, CT and mechanical ventilation.
Domestic hot water systems
Mechanical ventilation plant
Chilled water systems
Cold water mains systems both boosted and mains supply.
Drainage and rainwater systems.
Water systems within a healthcare environment
Knowledge of WRAS and HTM’s
PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A FULL LIST OF DUTIES.
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To work appropriate to core skills and develop other skills in line the trusts requirements.
1. Service, test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced mechanical, electrical and electronic installations, plant and equipment.
a. Using technical manuals
b. Communicating with manufacturers and suppliers of equipment
c. Follow protocols when working in radiation & other controlled areas
d. Ordering spare parts and service materials
e. Plan and prioritise reported faults
2. Use and understanding of the building engineering management system.
a. Extracting data and printing fault reports
b. Using the information generated to prioritise work into critical and non-critical faults
c. Inform management of any serious problems which may affect the running of the hospital
d. Computer programming, modifying, and making additions to the system
e. Liaise and communicate with the systems managers
3. Attain competent person training in line with HTM 03-01
a. Preparing test certificates
b. Isolation and making safe areas within the hospital for contractors to carry out their work
4. Carry out performance testing of heating and chilled water systems as and when required.
5. Attend to fire calls and communicate with Fire Officers.
a. Determining the cause of the alarm, rectify and replace as required
b. Confirming with the Fire Officer the cause of the alarm, and signing his report
c. Report back to management and indicate any remedial action that may be required
d. Using a laptop computer to programme the fire control panels
6. Deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
7. IT Skills.
a. Recording times of attendance
b. Creating spreadsheets to record and present information
c. Send and receive information
d. Search for information using the internet
e. Generate reports
8. Service and Maintain Air handling Units including Theatre plant.
9. Attain Medical Gas competency. HTM 02-01
10. Service and maintain heating and chilled water, Domestic Hot Water & Cold-Water Systems including drainage and rainwater systems.
a. Monitoring & recording of temperature readings.
b. Carry out duties in line with Trust Policy on Legionella.
11. Undertake duties of craftsperson’s if required.
12. Assemble, install and commission new work.
13. Use all relevant tools and equipment.
a. Hand tools, including electric drills & grinders
b. Testing & calibration instruments
14. Use and safe operation of hydraulic platforms, and roof access
a. Correct use of safety harness and equipment
15. Instruct other on all aspects of their work:
a. Represent the estates department when commissioning new equipment and pass on all relevant information to colleagues
16. Learn new techniques with training as necessary.
a. Attend training courses and update skills
17. Understand fully the relationship of craftsperson’s work with their own.
18. Work safely and with consideration for others.
a. Having knowledge of COSHH and Safety at work regulations
b. Safe use of hand winding gear when releasing people from passenger lifts
c. Risk assessment
19. Be aware of the needs and sensitivities and confidentially of an acute patient care and laboratory environment.
a. Personal Hygiene
b. Gowning up protocols when working in theatres and laboratories and other sensitive areas in line with Trust policy
c. Communication with patients and clinical staff when working in patient areas
20. Working in a research laboratory
a. Knowledge of all protocols when working in an extremely biohazardous environment
21. Carry out a planned maintenance scheme
22. Participate in an On Call Rota
23. Other duties as directed
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Feb 2026
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