Estates Craftsperson Mechanical

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Estates Craftsperson (Mechanical) to join their Estates Team. The role involves carrying out maintenance and repairs within the hospital and supporting other tradesmen. Candidates should have experience in mechanical repairs and be enthusiastic team players. The position offers an annual salary of up to £30,487 plus benefits. The Trust provides a culture of inclusion and career development opportunities for all staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical repairs and services.
• Effective team worker.
• Meets essential qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs to the hospital.
• Support other tradesmen within the Estates Department.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust – Estates Craftsperson (Mechanical)

The closing date is 19 January 2026

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation. If you hold a graduate visa, you may apply provided you have at least six months until your visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

The Trust is looking to recruit an Estates Craftsperson (Mechanical) to work within the Estates Team at our new clinical diagnostic centre in Hanley CDC. This follows an initial training period with the Retained Estates Team at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.

Main Duties of the Job

You will be enthusiastic and keen to work within a large team to provide a high level of service. Your duties include carrying out maintenance and repairs to the hospital, as well as supporting other tradesmen within the Estates Department.

The candidate will ideally have experience with mechanical repairs and services, and must be an effective team worker.

Earn up to £30,487 per annum.

Job Responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification, or contact the hiring manager for further details about this vacancy.

Person Specification & Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Meets essential qualifications

Working Experience

• Working experience in the role
• Experience in a large public sector environment or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Rate & Benefits

• £27,485 to £30,162 a year + 16% R&R premium

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.