Multi-Skilled Engineer
| Posting date: | 16 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39959.00 - £48117.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9339-26-0480 |
Summary
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and Day to Day duties involving the maintenance of all types of plant, equipment, and installations, including boilers, water testing, stripping down boilers for insurance inspections and electrical system maintenance including fire alarm systems, batteries and uninterruptible power supplies. Respond to switchboard and building management system alarms. e.g. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas Alarms, Boiler Alarms. Respond to Helpdesk generated tasks in a reactively managed process. Assist in generating specialist contractor quotes for tasks which includes evaluation and adherence to Trust financial instructions Use BMS system for first line plant fault diagnosis and plant performance monitoring. Use of electronic devices to monitor and analyse reports from complex Building Management System and Security Systems and equipment to include data collection, first line diagnostics, performance analysis and maintenance. Monitor, maintain and repair reverse osmosis and decontamination water systems. Provide written job descriptions for new PPM items utilising Manufacturers instructions and best practice guidance. Manufacture, design, assemble, erect and install new work often using own judgement regarding a range of complex equipment, requiring accuracy and precision. Undertake technical fault finding on complex systems and equipment Produce and carry out dynamic Risk Assessments for all elements of work including manual handling. Supervise and organise Estates work taking place in a Clinical environment, including the allocation of resources as appropriate. Work autonomously as required by utilising the Works Management System to allocate PPM and reactive work requests. Liaise with area users to organise shutdowns of critical and complex patient support systems. To communicate effectively with Wards and Departments in relation to Estates issues utilising written and/or verbal communication methods to ensure standards of service delivery are maintained and the service user is fully informed of works affecting their areas of responsibility. To ensure that job descriptions are amended/updated to comply with the requirements of ISO9001:2000, HTMs, working practices and Permit to Work Systems. Observe statutory and other relevant requirements in particular to Health & Safety and Codes of Practice applicable to Operational Services. Learn new techniques and undergo training as necessary. Assist in the development of policies, procedures and practices in relation to work area as appropriate. Utilise the Works Management System for recording, updating and auditing estates records and the compilation of Plant Histories. Carry out surveys for future maintenance, alterations or improvements including the preparation and compilation of technical reports. Carry out maintenance and repair to building sanitary and water distribution systems in line with HSE guidance. Assist with the induction of new starters. Mentor and carry out assessments of Apprentice work ensuring compliance and standards of workmanship are in-line with legislation/national guidelines Responsible for organising and delivering Apprentices on site specialist teaching programmes enabling them to achieve NVQ level 2 and or 3 in their core trades. Perform a wide range of work of other estates trades as appropriate e.g. multi-skilling. Have a good understanding of the relationship of other estates trades. Assist in the instruction of others on aspects of his/her work relating to their core trade. Carry Trust communication devices (PDAs) to facilitate immediate response to reactive requests, planned maintenance and emergency breakdowns. Participate in appropriate on-call/shift rotas . The post holder will be required to work irregular hours on occasion to meet the needs of the service., and be prepared to work such hours that may be required in an emergency. Any other duties as may be reasonably required by line management commensurate with the grade of the post. Responsible for the approval and authorisation that Estates systems are safe and equipment is calibrated prior to the commencement of any Hydrogen Peroxide Vaporisation decontamination taking place in Clinical areas. Be part of the trusts response for fire/security/lift entrapment Call-out and manage drainage engineers out of hours. Communicate effectively to handover technical maintenance information with oncoming shift team, using appropriate processes including ensuring logbook, electronic systems etc up to date at all times. Maintain effective communication with colleagues in all working areas using a collaborative approach verbally and in writing or via appropriate technology. Ensure Statutory and Mandatory training compliance is maintained and undertake any training and development required to enhance the delivery of the service Undertake all work considering and following Trust Infection Control policies and procedures. Participate in department meetings and represent the service in other meetings when required To work as part of the Estates Team in line with Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures including contributing to review and development of these.