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Previous applicants need not apply Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated, reliable, and flexible Mechanical Technician to join the Estates Team. The successful candidate will play a proactive role in achieving departmental and Trust objectives.The post holder will assist the Estates Directorate in providing a comprehensive and responsive Estate Management Service across all Trust properties.We are looking for a higher-level, multi-skilled, hands-on maintenance mechanical technician capable of performing a full range of duties related to the core craft trade.Diagnose faults, and carry out repairs and maintenance on building engineering services, plant, and equipment.Perform safe isolations within your specialist craft skill set.Supervise others in fault-finding, repairs, maintenance, and installation of complex plant, equipment, and buildings.Undertake Authorised Person duties.This position is based at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, covering services across the Trust’s Luton and Dunstable sites.The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The post requires participation in the on-call rota for out-of-hours emergency calls, with some weekend and evening work during on-call periods.Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a growing population of approximately 700,000 across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, with two main hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity, and Paediatrics. The Trust is committed to a friendly, high-performing environment dedicated to staff wellbeing and offers high-quality training and development opportunities to support career growth. The Trust aims to deliver the best patient care using the latest clinical knowledge and technology.Our values We recruit based on qualifications, experience, and the demonstration of behaviours aligned with our core values. We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices, promoting equality and diversity, and fostering a culture that values differences.Please note that vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. All new staff will undergo a 6-month probationary period. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review the attached documents to familiarize yourself with all job requirements.For further details or informal visits, contact:Name: Nilesh SidaJob Title: Technical Services ManagerEmail: : 01582 497028#J-18808-Ljbffr