Maintenance Craftsman (Mechanical) (Shift Working)

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a Maintenance Craftsman (Mechanical) to support their Estates Department. In this role, you will be responsible for maintenance, repair, and installation of essential building and engineering services. The position offers a salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796, complemented by a generous NHS pension scheme and extensive annual leave. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and need to reside within a half-hour travel time for on-call duties.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days + Bank Holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

NHS discounts with a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in mechanical or building services.
• Experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance.
• Residing within a half-hour travel time for on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and installation of buildings and services.
• Participate in an emergency on-call rota.
• Work Monday to Friday with opportunities for overtime.

Skills

Mechanical or building services apprenticeship

Experience in building engineering services

Current UK manual driving licence

Education

BTEC HNC level, City and Guilds

Post-apprenticeship training or equivalent

Job description

Position

Maintenance Craftsman (Mechanical) – Estates Department, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

About the Role

Estates provides comprehensive maintenance, repair and installation services for buildings, grounds, engineering services and associated equipment throughout the Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and installation of buildings, grounds, engineering services and associated equipment.
• Work Monday – Friday with participation in an emergency on‑call rota, with opportunities for overtime and weekend working.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical or building services apprenticeship.
• Experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance (e.g., BTEC HNC level, City and Guilds).
• Relevant post‑apprenticeship training or equivalent experience.
• Current UK manual driving licence.
• Residence within a half‑hour normal travel time to facilitate on‑call duties.

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days + Bank Holidays.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• NHS discounts with a Blue Light Card.

Pay & Conditions

Salary: £31,049 – £37,796 per annum (Band 5) plus local RRP (£3,277 pa) and approx £1,000 on‑call retainer. Shift‑working position with enhancements payable in line with Agenda for Change, estimated to add around £5,000–£6,000 per annum to total earnings.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Additional Information

Interview Date: 16th January 2026.

Please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert for more detail.

Please note if you previously applied and were not successful we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months.

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 teammates and colleagues. UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the post holder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.