Building Services Technician (Plumbing bias) - Scarborough

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facilities management organization in York is seeking a skilled Building Technician with plumbing expertise. This role involves working in a dynamic team to maintain essential services across multiple sites. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a strong commitment to teamwork and safety. The position offers various benefits, including access to the NHS Pension and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Reliable, resilient, enthusiastic, motivated and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Participate in maintenance team and on-call/out of hours rota.
• Transport self and equipment throughout the community.

Skills

Good general knowledge of building services and engineering maintenance

Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team

Demonstrable experience of working within a maintenance environment

Education

BTech, City and Guilds Craft Certificate or NVQ 3 qualification in plumbing/engineering

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management.

Are you a highly motivated Plumbing Craftsperson with a trade related background? Are you looking to develop your career? If so, then we have a role for you! The Estates Department are looking to recruit a highly motivated Building Technician, (Plumbing BIAS), to work as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team primarily within the Scarborough/Bridlington area.

The department provides management, development, maintenance and operational support for the Trust's buildings and engineering infrastructure. The role is critical to the Estates Department's busy maintenance support service, covering a wide range of engineering services to help you develop your skills. You will contribute to the smooth functioning and maintenance of a range of engineering services in the Trust's clinical and non-clinical facilities, within a very busy directorate, and be part of a team continually working to improve the quality and safety of the Trust's healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be based at Scarborough Hospital but must be willing to work at any of the Trust's sites. You must be flexible regarding hours of duty and will be expected to undertake appropriate training, including Health and Safety training. The role involves working as part of a maintenance team and participating in an on-call/out of hours rota, for which an additional payment will be made. You must have the ability to transport yourself and equipment throughout the community during a normal working day.

Qualifications and requirements

• Good general knowledge of building services and engineering maintenance
• BTech, City and Guilds Craft Certificate or NVQ 3 qualification in a plumbing/engineering discipline (preferably plumbing)
• Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance colleagues
• Demonstrable experience of working within a maintenance environment
• Reliable, resilient, enthusiastic, motivated and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision

Additional information

To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit the Trust's job information page: yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing benefits upon retirement, including a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation is expected
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support via the Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance

For further information on the benefits, please visit the Trust's Staff Benefits pages. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received, this advert may close early. Submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Around our organisation, people are guided by values: we are kind; we are open; we pursue excellence. We welcome applications from everyone and will consider requests for flexible working from the start of employment. For accessibility, contact [e-mail].

YTHFM is funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff on a trial basis, providing access to benefits such as optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments up to defined limits. This does not form part of terms and conditions and could be withdrawn at any time. Discounts for Westfield Health’s standard Plan apply for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above. We are an Armed Forces Friendly Employer and hold the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025