Maintenance Technician - HVAC

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technicians

Location: East Kent (covering three sites)

Salary £44,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience

Overtime opportunities

Blue Light card (discounts in restaurants, cinema, theatres, holidays etc.)

Pension scheme

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Role

We are seeking experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technicians to join the Estates and Facilities team, supporting three sites across East Kent. There is a requirement for two engineers based on each site. These are key positions that ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Trust’s essential building services and engineering systems.

As a Multi-Skilled Engineering Specialist, you will play a central role in maintaining, repairing, and improving a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems that support critical healthcare operations.

Your duties will include:

- Planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems

- Ensuring compliance with statutory and Trust safety procedures

- Installation, upgrade, and retrofit of plant and equipment

- Carrying out testing, inspections, and recording results accurately

- Supporting system improvements and minor project works

- Responding promptly to technical issues to minimise downtime

Systems you may work on include emergency lighting, power systems, generators, Air Handling Units (critical and non-critical), air conditioning, thermostatic mixing valves, pumps, taps, and blended outlets.

About You

We are looking for a professional engineer with a technical qualification (City & Guilds) in either mechanical or electrical engineering, supported by a solid understanding of compliance and health and safety standards.

You should also be able to demonstrate:

- Proven experience in maintenance of building services or healthcare environments

- Good working knowledge of statutory compliance requirements

- A proactive and safety-conscious approach to your work

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team

You will be expected to take all appropriate measures to prevent danger, avoid injury, and protect equipment. Any health and safety concerns or deviations from regulations must be reported immediately.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kent

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English