Job summary 1. Act as the Senior Maintenance Technician/Engineer to be the first response to any urgent/high-priority reactive maintenance (mechanical and electrical) issues at both the Hillingdon Hospital (HH) and Mount Vernon Hospital (MVH) sites. 2. Act as the lead Competent Person (CP)/Skilled Person (SP) for multiple disciplines as per requirements within the Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs). 3. Carry out any statutory planned maintenance inspections which require the relevant training and qualifications. E.g. a Domestic and/or Commercial Gas Safe qualification and an in-date license to carry out the servicing of gas boilers; or a Competent Person (CP)/Authorised Person (AP) qualification and successful completion of assessment by the relevant Authorised Engineer (AE). 4. Carry out regular and timely integrity checks and audits of plant rooms, all maintenance service functions, systems and processes to ensure that the service complies to statutory directives, Health and Safety and COSHH, UK legislation and local policies and procedures so as to ensure the continued safety of the organisations staff, patients, visitors and contractors Main duties of the job To attend, investigate, and resolve any urgent/high-priority reactive maintenance (mechanical and electrical) issues within Trust's Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the assistance of the in-house Estates Maintenance Workforce. If the issue cannot be resolved within this period, then it must be "made safe" and escalated to the Estates Maintenance Manager and/or applicable Estates Officer. To maintain strong communication with the Estates Maintenance Manager, Estates Officers, Estates Maintenance Supervisors and Senior Estates Managers via emails, phone calls and meetings to provide updates and a thoroughly planned solution for any necessary further remedial works following the investigation of an urgent issue which cannot be resolved there and then. To act as the lead Competent Person (CP)/Skilled Person (SP) and deputy to the formally appointed Authorised Person (AP)/Responsible Person (RP) in relation to specific maintenance responsibilities e.g. medical gases, steam equipment, water quality, ventilation, electrical, mechanical and pressure systems. About us The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year Including Outer London HCAS allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 394-Corp-7065542DT Job locations Hillingdon Hospital Uxbridge UB8 3NN Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. Person Specification Person Spec Essential NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance or Equivalent NVQ/Diploma in Engineering City and Guilds accredited Engineering qualifications Approved multi-skills training in maintenance trades Domestic Gas Safe License A post apprenticeship experience. Good understanding of Building Services Engineering systems Experience across mechanical, plumbing and building trades Competent with using the Building Management Systems (BMS) for fault finding and energy efficiency. Experience in working with steam systems (E.g. steam boilers) Specialist Engineering knowledge acquired through courses & experience, or equivalent. Specialist knowledge underpinned by theoretical knowledge. Desirable HNC/HND in Engineering or Building related subjects, plus specialist knowledge acquired through. Competent/Authorised person MGPS (HTM 02) Competent/Authorised person HVAC (HTM 03) Competent/Authorised person LV (HTM 06-02) Competent/Authorised person lift maintenance (HTM 08-02 & LOLER & SAFed) Release of Trapped Passengers (HTM 08-02) BS7255 LOLER & SAFed Skilled person pressure systems (JSP 375) BOAS (Boiler operation accreditation scheme) Commercial Gas Safe License Experience in working within an NHS Environment Experience in working with financial procurement systems. Person Specification Person Spec Essential NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance or Equivalent NVQ/Diploma in Engineering City and Guilds accredited Engineering qualifications Approved multi-skills training in maintenance trades Domestic Gas Safe License A post apprenticeship experience. Good understanding of Building Services Engineering systems Experience across mechanical, plumbing and building trades Competent with using the Building Management Systems (BMS) for fault finding and energy efficiency. Experience in working with steam systems (E.g. steam boilers) Specialist Engineering knowledge acquired through courses & experience, or equivalent. Specialist knowledge underpinned by theoretical knowledge. Desirable HNC/HND in Engineering or Building related subjects, plus specialist knowledge acquired through. Competent/Authorised person MGPS (HTM 02) Competent/Authorised person HVAC (HTM 03) Competent/Authorised person LV (HTM 06-02) Competent/Authorised person lift maintenance (HTM 08-02 & LOLER & SAFed) Release of Trapped Passengers (HTM 08-02) BS7255 LOLER & SAFed Skilled person pressure systems (JSP 375) BOAS (Boiler operation accreditation scheme) Commercial Gas Safe License Experience in working within an NHS Environment Experience in working with financial procurement systems. 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. Employer details Employer name The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Hillingdon Hospital Uxbridge UB8 3NN Employer's website https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)