Hospital Estates Mechanic & Plumber – Fault-Finding Pro

North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is seeking a self-motivated craftsperson with strong mechanical plumbing and engineering knowledge to join the estates team. You will fault find on a wide range of plant and equipment, perform planned maintenance, and respond to high priority emergencies to help ensure continuous hospital services.

The role includes energy centre checks, general repairs, and working to safety standards within a busy NHS hospital environment.

Qualifications

• BTEC/ONC/HNC in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• First aid training within the last 3 years.
• Time-served plumber apprenticeship and plumbing experience.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment.
• Planned preventative maintenance and general repairs.
• Energy Centre checks and responding to emergencies.
• Operate NHS labour control scheme (Planet) and complete required documentation.
• Work overtime and undertake on-call/shift duties as needed.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Plumbing

Fault finding

IT literate

Education

BTEC/ONC/HNC in mechanical engineering

NVQ 3 in Engineering or equivalent

Plumber apprenticeship

Job description

North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is seeking a self-motivated craftsperson with strong mechanical plumbing and engineering knowledge to join the estates team. You will fault find on a wide range of plant and equipment, perform planned maintenance, and respond to high priority emergencies to help ensure continuous hospital services.

The role includes energy centre checks, general repairs, and working to safety standards within a busy NHS hospital environment.