Total 132 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 1LH

About the company

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents.

We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.

As a Maintenance Person, you will make sure the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard. Performing regular checks, carrying out repairs and, when needed, contact engineers or service agents. You will be confident in doing fire, basic electrical and appliance checks. As the home’s Maintenance Person, you’ll be a valuable member of their friendly, close-knit team, promoting the well-being of the residents and the successful running of the home.

Reports to: Home Manager/Asset Manager



This role could be for you if you have;

- Capability of working to a very high standard.
- Ability to work as part of a team, take direction and communicate effectively.
- Experience in a facilities / maintenance role.
- Ability to perform repair work, painting, gardening and other maintenance duties.
- Ability to use tools and equipment in a safe manner.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to a maintenance role.
- A full valid UK driving licence.



What will you get from the role?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

Facilities Maintenance Support
Permanent Role
Salary £28,799 per annum
Monday - Thursday 08:00 to 17:00 & Friday 08:00 - 13:20 (39 hours)
Cranfield, Bedfordshire
This is a static site-based position

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Facilities Maintenance Support to join our clients growing team based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire.

As a Facilities Maintenance Support you will be responsible for providing facilities support services across our clients site. You will be responsible for carrying out a range of general /fabric maintenance and business support tasks. You will report to the operations supervisors and assist as required in the delivery of reactive, planned and ad-hoc maintenance tasks.

Facilities Support- Technical Responsibilities-

• Weekly & monthly planned maintenance tasks as scheduled (waste management, flushing of little used outlets / water temperature recording, emergency lighting tests, etc.).
• First line response to reactive repairs.
• Minor building fabric repairs and modifications.
• Decorating tasks.
• Basic plumbing.
• Basic carpentry.
• General office cleaning (by exception).
• General cleaning or janitorial duties as requested (by exception).
• Supporting external landscaping and cleaning as required
• Ad-hoc porterage duties (Moves & changes, furniture management & moves, etc.).
• Stock management
• Housekeeping of facilities plant rooms and workshop

Facilities Maintenance Support

• Experience of building maintenance, handyperson, janitorial duties
• Happy working in a physical, hands on role
• Manual Handling ability
• Comfortable working at heights
• Able to work in a demanding and busy area
• Maintain accurate documentation of all assigned work orders
• Flexibility in work hours to provide cover if required for holidays and sickness absence
• To assist all trades within the team and through the correct training be able to complete tasks away from your core skills
• Provide excellent customer service to building occupants, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner
• Proactively walk the floors, reporting any maintenance or H&S issues to the helpdesk and appropriate manager
• Have a proactive approach to maintenance and building management.
• Confident, driven, and pro-active.
• Able to do the job right and do it right first time, within a pre-determined timescale.
• Willingness to undertake further training
• Ability to provide a schedule of works for identified additional / remedial works
• Writing and following risk and method statements as required daily
• Good knowledge of building Statutory Compliance
• Hold a full UK driver's licence
• Good communication skills and the ability to work within a team
• Experience of working within a customer focused environment

Please apply with a copy of your latest CV in the first instance.

CPDaventry

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Oversee and manage the Willen Hospice Estate and Facilities services, including maintenance, catering, housekeeping, driving/portering, security, records management, grounds, waste management, vehicles, environmental management, medical gases, residential accommodation and facilities hire services. Ensuring that all premises, services and facilities are safe, compliant and suitable for their intended use. Provide effective leadership to the Estates, Catering, Housekeeping and Sustainability teams. As a member of the Hospice Management Team, contribute to the development of the Hospice Strategic Plan working collaboratively with the SMT to ensure its delivery. Key Accountabilities: 1. Lead, motivate and set the strategic direction for multi-disciplinary teams including cleaning, catering, maintenance, drivers, sustainability and grounds, ensuring that the overall organisational strategy is captured within departmental objectives. 2. Produce and implement an annual planned preventative maintenance schedule for the hospice estate (including the shops and distribution centre.) 3. Ensure that all statutory and mandatory compliance associated with our buildings and FM services is achieved, risk assessments are completed, and that services are delivered in the most cost effective way. 4. Oversee and review Willen Hospice service & maintenance contracts for all FM related services, including but not limited to, buildings, grounds maintenance, cleaning, catering, health & safety, security, waste, and utilities. Ensuring value for money and good service provision. 5. To be aware of changes in legislation related to the job role, and the impact on the Hospices premises, estate or processes that any changes may have. 6. Monitor, review and update all estates and FM related policies, ensuring that they are fit for purpose and adhere to the relevant statutory and mandatory legislation in place. 7. Play a key role in the promotion and development of a safe working culture within the organisation, including the monitoring of working practices, the production and review of estates related risk assessments, contributing to the Directorate Risk Register, acting as a member of the Clinical Governance and Health & Safety Committee, final investigator for all non-clinical Vantage reports and acting as Appointed Officer for medical gases. 8. With agreement of the CEO, setting and managing budgets for facilities departments, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money is achieved. 9. Overseeing the hospice environmental and sustainability agenda, supporting the Sustainability Officer on initiatives and projects in relation to reducing the organisations carbon footprint and leading our Environmental Champions group. 10. Manage and maintain the Hospice owned or leased vehicle fleet (excluding retail and distribution); and the delivery of Willen Hospice portering and driving services. 11. Prepare management information, including drafting business cases, proposals, reports and making recommendations. 12. As a senior manager within the organisation, participate fully in cross-functional planning, forming part of the Property, Health & Safety, Strategic Delivery Group and Business Continuity committees, supporting the broader strategic vision and building excellent working relationships with other department managers and teams. 13. Plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives, managing the allocation of space and leading change to ensure minimum disruption to the hospice core activities. 14. Overseeing building projects, renovations and refurbishment works 15. Responsibility for the management of any residential accommodation rental agreements and facilities hire, including lease negotiation, ensuring that all building legal requirements are met and an appropriate PPM schedule is in place. 16. Lead, manage and develop the teams under the area of responsibility, ensuring delivery of core services through effective delegation, support and coaching, ensuring they continually strive to demonstrate the Hospice values.

Job Summary: To provide co-ordination of identified site improvement programmes as well as to support and facilitate the delivery of safe and efficient site maintenance. To implement improvement requirements in line with identified responsibilities and goals. Responsibilities Manage an identified portfolio of works as agreed with Site Facilities Manager which include planned and preventative measures and incorporates future planning of life-cycled maintenance. Deputise in the absence of the Site Facilities Manager and take responsibility for competition of ongoing tasks and attend site related meetings. Monitor and review site risk assessments and complete identified audit processes as appropriate. Manage identified repeat issues that may occur and implement agreed plans to mitigate further recurrence. Manage concurrent works requirements in order to ensure completion of tasks in a timely and cost effective manner. Check the maintenance logbook and attend to items listed, reporting back to Site Facilities Manager when completed. Attend to all remedial maintenance as discussed with the Site Facilities Manager. Undertake property inspections, identifying any issues, repairs or advisory works or recommendations for the general upkeep of the property. Undertake minor plumbing repairs, carpentry, building work and general maintenance. Complete reactive maintenance works (eg Change light bulbs, check appliances etc) and carry out such minor electrical repairs as are within the post holders limits and legislation. Undertake and assist with maintenance and caretaking tasks, such as painting and decorating, gardens, fence panels, & gutters. Recruitment and management of volunteers as required assisting with developing their skills and knowledge. Attending to contractors or tradespersons when necessary. Undertake administrative record-keeping as required. Order parts supplies and equipment as authorised by the Site Facilities Manager Assist with fire emergencies and evacuation procedures, conduct routine testing of smoke/heat detectors/ Emergency lighting/fire extinguishers as required by legislation and record in fire log book. Act as nominated Fire Officer and undertake fire safety responsibilities as detailed in the operational policies and procedures manuals. This will include carrying out statutory checks, tests and maintenance of records.

About the company

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents.

We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.

As a Maintenance Person, you will make sure the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard. Performing regular checks, carrying out repairs and, when needed, contact engineers or service agents. You will be confident in doing fire, basic electrical and appliance checks. As the home’s Maintenance Person, you’ll be a valuable member of their friendly, close-knit team, promoting the well-being of the residents and the successful running of the home.

Reports to: Home Manager/Asset Manager



This role could be for you if you have;

- Capability of working to a very high standard.
- Ability to work as part of a team, take direction and communicate effectively.
- Experience in a facilities / maintenance role.
- Ability to perform repair work, painting, gardening and other maintenance duties.
- Ability to use tools and equipment in a safe manner.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to a maintenance role.
- A full valid UK driving licence.



What will you get from the role?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer - Nights

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Type: Full time, Permanent

Monday to Thursday only, no weekends!

Hours: 17:30 to 05:30 (12 hour shift)

Salary: £52,800 to £58,400 per year

Benefits: Pension matched up to 5%, private healthcare, OT rate - £35/hour, electric car leasing scheme

The Company:

My client, a national manufacturer in the food industry, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer (Nights) for their Milton Keynes site. They have over 15 plants across the UK where they value teamwork and innovative approaches. You will have the chance to work on different projects and you will also enjoy a competitive salary, as well as career progression opportunities long term.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of machinery, contributing to projects and being involved in performing maintenance and reactive tasks.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the completion of reactive and planned maintenance.

Responsibilities will include:

• Performing reactive and preventative maintenance on a wide range of machinery including pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Mechanical and Electrical work, packing machinery
• Fault finding and problem solving on electrical control systems

Requirements:

• 17th or 18th Edition Regulations
• Apprenticeship/Time Served or Electrical Engineering qualification
• PLC knowledge (beneficial)
• FMCG experience

If you meet these requirements and you're interested in this role, please click ''Apply now'' and submit your application!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Maintenance Controller

Full Time Fixed Term Contract until June 2025

Salary from £26,447, company car scheme, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and so much more

Closing Date: 7th May 2024

About the role

Are you a City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Technical qualified individual? Looking to swap the workshop for an office based role? - read on, this could be for you.....

This role reports to the Maintenance Services Team Manager and forms part of the Maintenance department within Fleet here at Volkswagen Financial Services. The Maintenance Services Controllers primary purpose is to support the team in effectively managing our fleet of passenger and light commercial vehicles throughout their life by providing cost effective solutions to repairs whilst maintaining exceptional levels of customer service.

Responsibilities

• To authorise mechanical repairs and routine maintenance to private use and fleet vehicles, in accordance with the manufacturer's service requirements and VWFS budgetary controls.
• Make sound technical decisions by analysing the causes of mechanical failures, evaluating solutions and ensuring that sound financial decisions are negotiated and implemented on a day to day basis using agreed authority levels.
• Have the ability to diagnose technical reports and translate the findings to an end user with a clear non-technical approach.
• Acting as a key point of contact for colleagues across Fleet to ensure that customer queries are dealt with in an efficient, timely and professional manner creating win-win situations in all instances.
• The ability to communicate in all mediums effectively to maximise customer satisfaction levels, reduce vehicle downtime incidents, and identifying common themes to control expenditure.
• To ensure that department KPI's in the area of cost control, 1 Link, telephone response times and budgetary requirements are adhered to at all times.
• Actively participate in a culture that adheres to TCF outcomes as defined by the FCA.
• Contribute to ensuring that Fleet directorate is able to demonstrate compliance to all regulatory requirements and to highlight deviation from this at the first opportunity in accordance with FCA regulations.
• Carry out a root cause analysis of vehicle component failures and required repairs.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience utilising the 1 Link platform
• Proven mechanical skills and experience (City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Technical apprenticeship up to level 3 or equivalent.)
• Previous Maintenance Control experience or Volkswagen Group Retailer Service Reception or Workshop Control.
• A confident and articulate, customer focused telephone and ecommerce manner.
• Excellent PC skills
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate technical information clearly too all stakeholders with a methodical and disciplined approach to working.

What's in it for you?

An excellent remuneration, Company Car, discretionary bonus and 27 days holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays plus much more!

We are passionate about employee development and offer ongoing support and training to help people achieve their career aspirations. Whether that is to become the next leader within our business or to develop your current tool kit of skills, we support many cross-functional opportunities. We want you to achieve at your best and enjoy a successful career with us!

About Volkswagen Financial Services

Our mission is straight forward, we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. What does that mean? To make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers.

Volkswagen Financial Services is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a statement for us and we are nurturing an environment where everyone can be their 100% self. If there is anything we can do to support you being your 100% self during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you as best we can

As part of our hybrid working arrangements we are giving our colleagues the opportunity to work a minimum of one day in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected and you can work in the office more if you'd prefer.

Shift Maintenance Engineer
Milton Keynes
Panama Shift 6-6 (Days & Nights)
£51,000

• 21 Shifts Holiday
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance x3
• Free refreshments
• Birthday & Christmas treats

Our global food client are looking for a Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their department of 8. Reporting into the Engineering Manager you will be responsible for planned and breakdown activities on site.

Working on Production equipment with an element of Facilities maintenance - Chilled water process, Stock Delivery/Weigh Cells .
Undertaking Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic work.
Machinery you will be working on are as follows Conveyors, Multivacs, Flow Wraps, Box Erectors, presses & Weighing equipment.
Form an approach to root cause analysis and initiation of corrective actions by taking ownership of issues and seeing them through to conclusion.
Applying preventative maintenance to ensure a high degree of organisation and flexibility with zero downtime.

We are looking to speak with candidates who have experience as a maintenance engineer within a Production & Manufacturing facility before.
Ideally you would have an Electrical bias and have Fabrication/Welding knowledge.

Panama Shift
£51,000
21 Shifts Holiday
Private healthcare
Life Assurance x3
Free refreshments
Birthday & Christmas treats
Parking
Development & Training Opportunities

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Facilities Maintenance Electrician required for a permanent position in Stockton on Tees!

Are you an experienced Maintenance Electrician looking for a new opportunity? Look no further! Manpower Engineering is seeking a skilled individual to join their client's maintenance team in Stockton on Tees on a permanent basis

About the Role:

Position: Facilities Maintenance Electrician

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

You'll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, installation, and repair of general and cleanroom lighting. Additionally, you'll handle minor new works, repairs, isolation procedures, and troubleshooting tasks.

Requirements:

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Be apprentice trained
• Possess 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
• Have prior experience in a facilities maintenance role

Apply Today:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and meet our clients requirement, we want to hear from you! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity-apply today.

VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
Basic Salary: Up To £36,000
OTE: £42,000
Location: Milton Keynes

Benefits: No Weekends

Are you an enthusiastic, team player, hard working Vehicle Technician looking for a new opportunity or challenge within a Car Dealership?

Responsibilities of a Vehicle Technician
·Work in ranges from servicing a vehicle to general vehicle repair.
·Good technical skills.

Skills and Qualifications of a Vehicle Mechanic
·MUST HOLD an NVQ Level 2/3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
·Previous Vehicle Technician experience within the automotive industry
·Hold your own tools and toolbox
·Full manual UK Driving Licence

Please contact Kelsey White @ Auto Skills and quote job number: 46331

Supervised duties will include: Labelling and dispensing a variety of prescriptions Learning how different medicines work and what they are used Ordering, receiving and maintaining medicines safely Providing excellent customer care and maintaining confidentiality while dealing with patients, staff and the public Meeting patients and discussing their medicines Providing advice and information to patients on how to use their medicines safely Working with patients and nursing staff on wards and in clinics to ensure safe medicines use

Vehicle Technician – Aylesbury
Salary: 35k + bonus + company benefits

My client, a main dealer, is looking to recruit Mechanic of a Service Technician / Diagnostic Technician / Vehicle Technician / Automotive Technician / Motor Mechanic / Master Technician / Car Mechanic / Car Technician level to join their team.

You will need to have previous experience working as a Mechanic / Service Technician / Diagnostic Technician / Vehicle Technician / Automotive Technician / Motor Mechanic / Master Technician / Car Mechanic / Car Technician in a main or franchised dealership or an independent workshop.

Duties:
• Liaising with service staff to establish the problem in the vehicle
• Inspecting vehicles to find faults
• Using computer software to diagnose defects in the vehicle
• Selecting appropriate parts for vehicle repairs
• Fitting new parts and repairing damaged or worn out parts
• Road testing vehicles before and after repairs
• Evaluating costs and giving price estimates for repairs
• Updating vehicle log books and providing appropriate paperwork

Hours Monday to Friday 8.00 – 5.30 and 1 in 2 Saturday mornings 8.00 – 12.00.

The company are open to basic salaries, plus you will make bonus and overtime. This will be discussed at interview stage.

To apply for this Mechanic / Service Technician / Diagnostic Technician / Vehicle Technician / Automotive Technician / Motor Mechanic / Master Technician / Car Mechanic / Car Technician position, please get in touch with YOLO Recruitment.

Job Title: Engineering Technician - Mechanical
Job Type: full time role for 37.5 hours a week and Permanent
Salary: up to £38,000 FTE (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
Location: Great Missenden

Your New Company
Our client is the largest independent provider of hospital services in the UK, with more than 50 hospitals and treatment centres across England, Scotland, and Wales. They offer the UK's largest national network of private hospitals and are the country's biggest private hospital provider. Our client has more than 6,500 specialists practicing across their hospitals, which handle more than 2 million patient visits per year. They are known for performing more complex surgeries than any other private healthcare provider in the country. They are proud to be recognized as one of the UK's top 5 best big companies to work for, as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector. Their areas of expertise include orthopaedics, cardiology, gynaecology, general surgery, ophthalmology, urology, dermatology, and ENT.
Your New Role

• To ensure the prompt completion of all work orders for Planned maintenance, Reactive response, Specialist sub-contract work orders and remedial work orders.
• To provide Routine and Specialised Engineering Maintenance and breakdown support to a specific hospital site.
• Provide competent Technical, Health, Safety and Environmental support & assistance as required and act as an exemplar of company policies and procedures.
• Provide training, mentoring and hands-on assistance to any additional Site based Technicians or Engineering Assistants.
• Provide Engineering support and advice to the Local Hospital managers as required.
• Demonstrate a can-do culture based on exemplary engineering standards in an environment of open and honest integrity.
• To help build and develop a strong team ethos.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Current Construction Safety Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card at appropriate level of qualification. If electrically qualified, current Electro-technical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card required (Persons without the appropriate card will not be considered).
• City& Guilds Part 3, ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering essential
• Willingness to act as AP and RP Medgas as required is essential.
• Time served apprenticeship in a Mechanical or Electrical biased discipline essential
• Comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety guidelines, statutes and ACOPs.
• Understanding of L8 Legionella ACOP within Hospital buildings
• Demonstrated high level of organisation & time management skills, particularly in an environment with multiple, and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Sound fault finding techniques and ability to read drawings.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems

What you'll get in Return

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions.
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

What you need to do now
If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn\'t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Apprenticeship Pharmacy Technician

Department Pharmacy

Salary: LOC rate (Year 1 - 70% Band 4, Year 2 - 75% Band 4)

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Fixed term contract: 2 years

Do you want to take the first steps on the ladder to an exciting career in Hospital Pharmacy?

Have you considered becoming a Pharmacy Technician?

We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to train as an Apprentice towards a nationally recognised qualification in Pharmaceutical Science with allocated time for study whilst training. The post offers excellent future career opportunities.

What is a Pharmacy Technician?

An essential member of the Pharmacy Team, working under the direction of registered Pharmacists, to provide Pharmaceutical care for patients.

The duties are varied. It is not simply counting tablets or picking a box off the shelf. Many new skills will be gained!!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person who has a flexible approach to work, the ability to work alone and as part of a team. Basic keyboard/ computer skills, the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, use judgement skills, decision making, good communication skills and professional attitude. This is an excellent career opportunity for the right candidate.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Interview date: 25thand 26thJanuary 2024

To perform, under the supervision of qualified Pharmacy Technicians all types of pharmaceutical work appropriate to level of knowledge and experience, for the provision of pharmaceutical services to hospital patients and staff.


To achieve the required academic standard for the Level 3 Technical Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences and the technical skills to obtain the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship.


Apprentices without Level 2 Functional Skills will be required to complete these prior to their End Point Assessment.

It is an exciting time to join the Pharmacy team at MKUH. We are continually growing and have recently built a new Aseptic Unit, received a new Pharmacy Robot and had a new refurbishment to our Pharmacy Department. Our services are being developed to offer patients, nursing and medical staff more time with the Pharmacy staff, to ensure that every patient receives safe, high quality care.

Our patients are at the heart of everything that we do.

We have recently restructured our working hours, meaning that standard hours are now four long days per week with weekends covered on a Rota basis.

For further information regarding this post please contact

Staci Drewe (Pharmacy Technician – Education and Training) on 01908 995712 or email staci.drewe@mkuh.nhs.uk

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
• To be part of the Pharmacy team and work to enable the objectives of the department and the Trust to be achieved
• To communicate effectively and promptly with all members of the Pharmacy teams and where necessary, clinical multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of medicines management/optimisation and supply services to patients and colleagues across the local health system.
• To act in a manner consistent with the General Pharmaceutical Council standards for Pharmacy professionals and work within own limits of authority and knowledge to provide safe, effective and timely work and support for colleagues including communication of complex and sensitive information
• To always work within the defined policies and Standard Operating Procedures and where appropriate suggesting and contributing to changes made with the agreement of Pharmacy Technicians or Pharmacists
• To participate in relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department
• To be aware of and comply with all department and Divisional procedures
• To participate in the department rota and weekend and bank holiday services.

Please refer to the job description for further details.


This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jan 2024

To be part of the Pharmacy team and work to enable the objectives of the department and the Trust to be achieved To communicate effectively and promptly with all members of the Pharmacy teams and where necessary, clinical multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of medicines management/optimisation and supply services to patients and colleagues across the local health system. To act in a manner consistent with the General Pharmaceutical Council standards for Pharmacy professionals and work within own limits of authority and knowledge to provide safe, effective and timely work and support for colleagues including communication of complex and sensitive information To always work within the defined policies and Standard Operating Procedures and where appropriate suggesting and contributing to changes made with the agreement of Pharmacy Technicians or Pharmacists To participate in relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department To be aware of and comply with all department and Divisional procedures To participate in the department rota and weekend and bank holiday services. Please refer to the job description for further details.