Estates Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical) | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colchester is seeking an Estates Maintenance Craftsperson to maintain mechanical systems across its premises. The role requires strong skills in mechanical maintenance, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure. A full UK Driving Licence is necessary. Offer includes flexible working options and various employee benefits, enhancing both personal and professional development.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Training opportunities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience with mechanical systems including heating and medical gas pipelines.
• Knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical work to maintain health service premises.
• Maintain a safe environment for service users and staff.
• Work as part of the Estates team to ensure effective maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical systems maintenance

Customer service skills

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Estates Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical)

Band 5 - £31,049 - £37,796 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Base - Clough Road, Colchester

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of mechanical work to maintain the health service premises across the estate. Install, test, commission, maintain, service and repair mechanical systems including water, heating, drainage, ventilation and medical gas pipeline systems as well as any accompanying electrical/electronic components.
• Maintain a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors with regards to building fabric and building services.
• Work within the Estates team ensuring the effective maintenance and operation of all its buildings, plant and associated services in an efficient, economical and safe manner in accordance with statutory, NHS Trust and departmental guidelines.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and good physical fitness.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and visitors.
• Must be able to prioritise own work load on a day to day basis, ensuring tasks are carried out in an effective order, considering urgency and location.
• Must have a full UK Driving Licence.
• Attention to detail and pride in the highest standards of work.
• Work as part of the trade team and participate in cross-trade working as required; attend training courses as necessary; work as an individual or in a team; use workshop machinery to its fullest potential.
• Keep all Trust issued PPE in good condition and wear when necessary.
• Be willing to work as a mobile operative and travel to all sites across the estate and to different locations if/when the estate expands.
• Be able to work in hazardous areas and remain calm in environments such as mental healthcare premises.
• Understand the importance of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) duties with regard to water quality; undertake electrical testing/commissioning and monitor results to ensure compliance with the latest edition of IET Wiring Regulations.
• Monitor temperatures using handheld devices, diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
• Learn new techniques, with training as necessary; attend training courses as may be required.
• To use all workshop machinery to its fullest potential.
• To carry out mechanical and gas work to maintain the health service premises across the estates.
• Willing to travel to sites across the estate and to different locations if/when the estate expands.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to work under pressure and good physical fitness.
• Must have a full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Experience with mechanical systems: water, heating, drainage, ventilation, medical gas pipelines; electrical/electronic components.
• Knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations.
• Willingness to undertake training and cross-trade work.
• Flexible attitude to travel across the estate.

Benefits

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
• Flexible working options

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Covid Vaccination: Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake. For more information, contact [e-mail].

Interview date: If shortlisted, interview will take place on 15 October 2025. This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.