Maintenance Craftsman (Mechanical) (Shift Working)

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bournemouth is seeking a skilled Maintenance Craftsman (Mechanical) to join the Estates department. The role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical systems across the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized apprenticeship in building services, a full UK driving license, and extensive knowledge of NHS engineering systems. This position offers a competitive salary of £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, with additional benefits and an emergency on-call rota.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Access to health and wellbeing services

NHS pension scheme

NHS discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems in NHS premises.
• Significant experience working in a complex engineering/building environment.
• Authorised/Responsible and/or Competent Person in relevant specialisms.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, and installation services.
• Participate in emergency on-call rota.
• Work on shift patterns as required.

Skills

Mechanical systems maintenance

Fault finding and repair

Understanding of Health & Safety regulations

Knowledge of electrical systems

Education

HNC in Building Services

Relevant apprenticeship

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Maintenance Craftsman (Mechanical) (Shift Working)

The closing date is 30 December 2025

Are you a highly skilled, experienced maintenance professional? #TeamUHD are looking for a maintenance craftsman (mechanical) to join the Estates department on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site.

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

You’ll have completed a recognised mechanical or building services apprenticeship and gained a wide experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance. This could be BTEC HNC level or City and Guilds plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience.

We’re looking for someone with a current UK manual driving licence.

You’ll be working on a shift pattern with participation in an emergency on‑call rota with opportunities for overtime.

Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (Band 5) plus local RRP (£3,277 pa) and an approximate £1,000 on‑call retainer. As this is a shift‑working position, enhancements are payable in line with Agenda for Change, which is estimated to add around £5,000‑£6,000 per annum to total earnings.

Relocation expenses are applicable for this role. If you would like further details, please get in touch.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 16th January 2026

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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 are 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 postholder'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.

So why join us?

Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days (PLUS Bank Holidays)

Access to health and wellbeing services

Enrolment into the generous NHS pension scheme

NHS discounts at thousands of retailers with a Blue Light Card

Salary saving schemes such as home electronics, bike and car schemes

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HNC in Building services plus specialist training and experience to graduate level, or equivalent gained through a relevant apprenticeship plus additional specialist knowledge and experience gained through specialist training, short courses and C.P.D.
• Authorised/Responsible and/or Competent Person in one or more of the following specialism's: LV Electrical Systems, HV Electrical Systems, Heating and Ventilation Systems, Decontamination, Safe Water Systems, Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS), Confined Spaces

Experience

• Extensive knowledge of the mechanical and/or plumbing systems in NHS premises.
• In depth knowledge of all relevant legislation and technical guidance.
• In depth knowledge of all relevant Health Technical Memorandum's
• Significant experience working in a complex engineering/building environment.
• Knowledge of electrical systems in NHS premises.
• Skilled in maintenance, fault finding, test & repair work on a very wide range of complex engineering services & equipment, with the ability to work unassisted in varying, often technical environments whilst complying with Health & Safety/ environmental regulations and standards.

Other requirements specific to the role

• Participate in outside of normal hour's on-call rota.
• Full U.K driving licence.

Language requirement.

• Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year £31,049 – £37,796 per annum (Band 5)