Job Title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician (Electrical Bias)
Contracted Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours (Monday-Friday between 8am-10pm rotational shift patterns and one week on-call including weekends)
Salary: £30,900 per annum + on call allowance
Location: Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital, Margate (Travel to other sites will be required)
Driving License: Essential


2gether Support Solutions is a new, wholly owned subsidiary company of one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

At 2gether Support Solutions we put customer service and quality at the heart of all that we do. We have strong social enterprise principles and the profits we make go back into supporting our staff, improving services for patients and other community activities in east Kent.

What does the role look like?

As part of our team at QEQM your role is to deliver service in all areas of mechanical and electrical maintenance, compliance and reactive works. The role requires an in depth knowledge of both mechanical and electrical systems and this will be underpinned by a qualification in an electrical discipline. The role will involve mainly autonomous work and unsupervised and while processes and procedures are in place to follow, there is a requirement to make technical decisions based on skill, knowledge and training.


Key responsibilities will include:

Operational responsibilities

Carry out tasks without supervision on:

Boiler and steam systems
Hot and cold water systems
Low voltage electrical systems
Fire alarm and detection systems
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
Medical gas systems
Drainage and waste water systems.
Keep a log book of tasks undertaken to serve as evidence towards competencies and further education requirements.
At all times to carry 2Gether Support Solutions communication devices to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.
Ensure patient needs are prioritised to benefit and enhance their experience at all times.

Maintenance Responsibilities

Undertake technical duties as detailed above at the request of the M&E Team Leader, which will include maintenance, attendance to breakdowns and inspections to specific maintenance schedules and in line with KPIs and SLAs.
To liaise with M&E Technicians and Team Leader regarding plant or equipment failures.
Completes all report sheets as necessary and ensure accuracy of information in order to comply with legislation.
Uses all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Comply and adhere to all Trust Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with necessary safety requirements.

About you

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes:


Good communications and written skills
Physically and psychologically fit for lifting and carrying duties
Capable of working in a demand driven service with a solution based approach.
Awareness of asbestos, legionella and COSHH
Time served completing a comprehensive structured training programme in electrical engineering
17th/ 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671
Hold City and Guilds, BTEC qualifications or a recognised course in an Electrical Discipline
Five GCSEs at Grade C or above including English, Maths and a Science
Adaptable to change with a can do attitude
Have a thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems – a electrical bias is acceptable
Willing to work on call rota as the service is provided on a 24/7 basis.

Why work for us?

We offer a range of excellent benefits including:

Enhancement for weekend working
25 days annual leave
Structured career pathway and progression opportunities

Apply online today or call our friendly recruitment team on 0121 713 8333 for more information.

2gether Support Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.