Estates Tradesperson (Mechanical / Plumber / HVAC)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking an experienced Estates Tradesperson with a mechanical bias. In this role, you will ensure the upkeep of facilities and deliver high-quality maintenance services. You will also provide technical advice and engage in operational maintenance. The ideal candidate should possess relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in a hospital setting, with strong communication skills. This position offers a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel.
• Experience working within a hospital environment.
• Practical knowledge of building structure and fabric.

Responsibilities

• Maintain properties to the expected quality and standards.
• Provide technical advice to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assist in organizing operational maintenance for the Trust.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

City and Guilds Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

City Guilds 18th Edition

Tools

Building Management Systems

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Estates Tradesperson (Mechanical/Plumber/HVAC)

The closing date is 16 February 2026

North Manchester General Hospital are looking to recruit an experienced tradesperson with a mechanical bias to our ever expanding team.

The hospital is undergoing a huge redevelopment since being brought into MFT umbrella of hospitals. Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that:

• Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching
• Attracts, develops and retains great people
• Is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider

This role is to directly support the Director of Estates in ensuring that the Directorate both creates and supports a caring environment through the delivery of an effective estates service at best value and quality

Main duties of the job

The role consists of a wide and varied review of responsibilities and tasks. No two days will ever be the same as we develop the site into a modern hospital. Tasks include:

• To ensure that the properties are maintained in accordance with the service level agreements and to the appropriate quality and standards expected
• To maintain a high-quality environment for both clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors.
• Provide technical advice to other estates staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures
• To assist, plan and organise operational maintenance for the Trust under guidance.
• Execute a range of controlled operations e.g. isolations, interruptions of mechanical supplies, under guidance
• Review and develop maintenance procedures including maintenance programmes for new equipment and regulatory changes.
• Provide estates assistance across MFT sites as required for resilience and as instructed by senior staff.
• Participation in the Estates on‑call rota or any other rota as required to meet the service demands.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.

With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.

At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.

At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• City and Guilds Level 3/ NVQ Level 3/ ONC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Building Services and significant equivalent experience
• Ability to travel
• Health & Safety Awareness
• City Guilds 18th Edition
• Lift Release Training
• Competent Person in electrical/mechanical discipline
• Working within a hospital environment

Experience

• Experience of working in a pressurised reactive environment
• Completion of a structured training program in Electrical/Mechanical/Building Engineering discipline for a minimum of 5 years
• Practical and theoretical building structure and fabric knowledge
• Experience of Service Level Agreements
• Awareness of NHS Estates HTMs and HBNs
• Knowledge of a variety of computer based Building Management Systems i.e. CAFM
• Experience of estate related audits and control proceduresExperience in both Operational Estates activities in a large Acute NHS Organisation
• Experience of working for an NHS Trust with outsourced services through a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Agreement

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals at all levels in the organisation and externally.
• Good communication skills both written and verbally
• Ability to present information in clear and understandable format
• Ability prioritise workload
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to carry out works across trades
• Well‑developed problem‑solving skills and a flexible approach to developing solutions
• To undertake best and safe practices under Health and Safety Guidelines
• Maintaining continuous Professional Development by training
• IT literate

Knowledge and Requirements

• Engineering or Building knowledge/ expertise
• Knowledge of a variety of computer‑based Building Management Systems
• Knowledge of estate management techniques
• Familiarity with NHS estate plant and equipment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum / pro rata