Estates Lead Technician (Mechanical Bias)

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discounts

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Estates Mechanical Lead Technician to join the Estates Operations team at Torbay Hospital in Torquay. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical plant to support a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.

The ideal candidate will have a level 3 BTEC/City & Guilds or an apprenticeship in mechanical/building services, with hands-on fault diagnosis, and a willingness to work a 4-day week with on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Level 3 BTEC/City & Guilds or apprenticeship in mechanical/building services.
• Experience with mechanical assets repair and maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose faults and work with controls/systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical plant and estate services to ensure suitable environment.
• Deliver repair and planned maintenance activities, including PPMS.
• Respond to on-call duties and adapt shift times as required.
• Provide guidance to staff/contractors on safety and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Multi-skilled trades

IT control systems

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 BTEC/City & Guilds or Apprenticeship in mechanical/building services

Job description

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Estates mechanical services maintenance engineer Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (currently 4 day week with rolling day off) Job ref 388-8091946-CORP-A

Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 28/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To ensure Mechanical plant operations are maintained to provide the correct service and environmental conditions within the Trust Estate.
• In conjunction with the maintenance Manager, deliver the repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) mechanical service activity to ensure compliance with statute and best practice, and customer satisfaction.
• To carry out complex/non-routine/routine mechanical work on engineering services, equipment and systems, including multi-skilled working in other trades as necessary, in accordance with current regulations and legislation.
• Provides technical advice to other estates maintenance staff or contractors, to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures
• This role includes on call duties, and some flexibility with start and finish times will be required dependent upon clinical operational restrictions

This role is a key part of the Estates Delivery function, working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

This role will be required to carry out maintenance outside of main clinical times and some flexibility of shift times will be required.

Overtime duties may be required by this role.

• Experience and knowledge of repair and maintenance of mechanical assets
• Experience of multi skilled trades acquired through training / experience
• Knowledge / awareness of asbestos, water ,electrical and mechanical safety
• experience of supervising/mentoring staff and/or contractors
• experience of solving technical issues, fault diagnosis and solution finding
• Experienced in the use of IT based control systems
• Holds a current driving licence
• Appropriate qualification and/or Training/experience of practical relevant work
• Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance
• Knowledge and experience of range of building engineering services
• Specialist knowledge/experience in electrical systems - ie LV infrastructure, fire alarms, control systems, electrical maintenance
• Knowledge of works within hospital environments

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

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Name Tim Coysh Job title Senior Mechanical Engineer Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07920234199 Additional information

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