Estates Maintenance Operative Mechanical

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS trust is looking for a skilled maintenance craftsman to work across various NHS premises in Sheffield. This role includes responsibilities such as installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing and building equipment. Candidates must be able to work independently, supervise others when required, and participate in an on-call system. A valid driver's license is necessary for vehicle operation during official duties. The position demands a flexible approach and a positive attitude within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with plumbing and gas systems.
• Ability to perform unsupervised installations and maintenance.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality maintenance services.
• Perform multi-skilled works like plumbing and building equipment maintenance.
• Participate in the emergency on-call rota.

Skills

Time-served plumber craftsperson

Knowledge of plumbing and gas infrastructure

Ability to work unsupervised

Teamwork and positive attitude

Fault diagnosis and rectification skills

Job description

Job Overview

We are currently looking to recruit to the above position within the Trust's small in‑house maintenance and grounds service. You would be working at a variety of NHS premises throughout Sheffield including inpatient and outpatient facilities, providing excellent customer service and a high standard of maintenance.

Responsibilities

To assist the Estate Services management team to deliver high quality and value‑for‑money building services across the Trust's properties, particularly ensuring equipment, fabric and utility services comply with all health and safety regulations, NHS standards, manufacturers' recommendations and any other statutory requirements.

The post holder will undertake multi‑skilled works to all Trust properties. Duties will include installing, maintaining, servicing and repairing a range of plumbing and building equipment, working internally and externally. This will include maintenance of equipment, fabric and utility services for all Trust‑owned properties as well as those leased and maintained via contract.

The post holder will take part in the emergency on‑call rota, providing an effective out‑of‑hours cover and reacting to emergency calls. The post holder will perform work activities which are often complex and/or non‑routine.

Responsible for calibration and fault‑finding on a wide range of engineering plant, boilers and water heaters, general air conditioning/ventilation controls, building control. Undertake fault diagnosis and fault rectification on gas plant including BMS systems. In addition, planning and installation of minor improvement work as directed by management.

This opportunity would suit a time‑served plumber craftsperson who has the aptitude, knowledge and skills to work on a vast array of plumbing and gas infrastructure and equipment within the Estate.

The post holder will be expected to undertake unsupervised installation, fault diagnosis, pre‑planned maintenance and repairs to a wide scope of building services, engineering plant and associated equipment. A flexible approach and willingness to learn new skills is essential in this varied role.

Your positive attitude and capacity to work well within a team will ensure your success.

Requirements

You must be able to work alone without direct supervision, as well as working as a team member when required. Supervision of other maintenance workers will be required as directed.

You should be a car owner/driver and will be reimbursed for mileage travelled on official duties. You will be required to drive NHS vehicles (e.g. small vans). Able to participate in the on‑call system.