Estates Lead Technician (Mechanical Bias)

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

NHS pension

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Estates Mechanical Lead Technician to maintain and improve clinical environments. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across the estate, coordinating with other trades to keep facilities safe and functional for patients and staff.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, a Level 3 BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent, and flexibility for on-call duties. NHS pension and leave entitlements accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Level 3 BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent training in mechanical/building service engineering.
• Experience in mechanical or building service maintenance or related trades.
• Willingness to work flexibly including on-call duties and after-hours tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on the trust estate.
• Work with other trades to ensure safe, reliable plant and systems.
• Be available for on-call duties and respond to maintenance tasks outside normal clinic times.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on

Flexible

Education

Level 3 BTEC/City & Guilds

Job description

Do you hold a level 3 BTEC/City & Guilds qualification or have completed an apprenticeship in an mechanical or building service engineering trade, or have equivalent training/ industry experience?

Do you enjoy problem solving and using a hands-on approach in your day to day work?

If you have answered yes to both questions then we want to hear from you!

Join us as an Estates Mechanical Lead Technician, playing a key part of the Estates Operations function carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to help us provide the best environment for patients, visitors and staff.

• Working with other trades, you will carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on the trust estate.
• We will offer you a varied role where no two days are the same. All we ask in return is some flexibility to carry out maintenance tasks and emergency calls outside normal clinical times.
• The shift rota will be 7.15am - 6.00pm, 4 days per week with 1 rolling rest day. On-call duties will be required.

Our Estate Team are a welcoming group who will be happy to support you and offer training to help you feel comfortable in a clinical environment.

We understand how important life is outside of work and want to ensure you have a great a work life balance. We'll support you, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.

• In addition, there is 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, NHS discounts and an attractive NHS pension scheme.

Care to join us?

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tim Coysh Job title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07920234199

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