Maintenance Craftsman (Mechanical)

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization in a pivotal role within the Estates Department. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your mechanical and building services expertise, ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of essential facilities. With a structured workweek and the chance to participate in an emergency on-call rota, you will play a vital role in supporting the Trust's mission. Enjoy competitive salary packages, including overtime opportunities and generous holiday allowances. If you are passionate about making a difference in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Voluntary pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

On-call retainer

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical or Building Services apprenticeship required.
• Experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance, repair, and installation services for buildings and equipment.
• Participate in emergency on-call rota and weekend working.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Building Services

Plant Maintenance

BTEC HNC

City and Guilds

Education

BTEC HNC

City and Guilds

Job description

The Estates Department provides a comprehensive maintenance, repair and installation service of the buildings, grounds, engineering services and associated equipment throughout the Trust.

You must have served a recognised Mechanical or Building Services apprenticeship and gained a wide experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance with a BTEC HNC level or City and Guilds plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience.

You must hold a current UK (manual) driving licence and reside within half an hour normal travel time to fulfil on-call duties.

The role is Monday – Friday with participation in an emergency on-call rota plus opportunities for overtime and weekend working. Please see attached shift pattern

Salary - £29,970 - 36,483 pa plus local RRP (£3,277 pa), with an approximate £1,000 pa on-call retainer, overtime, 27 days holiday & voluntary pension scheme.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andy Wilson-Jeff Job title: Senior Maintenance Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0300 019 4291