Maintenance Craftsperson-Mechanical

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust in Durham is seeking an experienced Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical) to join their Estates Team. You will provide essential maintenance services, ensuring safety and efficiency across Trust properties. The ideal candidate has completed a mechanical apprenticeship and possesses a comprehensive understanding of mechanical systems. This full-time role offers a salary ranging from £29,970 to £36,483 per year, along with participation in the on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a recognized apprenticeship with a mechanical background.
• 5+ years of post-apprenticeship experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and cost-effective maintenance and repair service to all properties.
• Carry out installation and improvement works across all contracted sites.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Working knowledge of mechanical systems within large complex properties

Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical plant and equipment

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Ability to manage time and prioritise effectively

Education

NVQ Level 3 (mechanical bias) or equivalent

Successful completion of a recognised mechanical bias apprenticeship

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12.08.2025

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Job summary

Exciting opportunities have arisen for experienced Maintenance Craftsperson's (Mechanical) to join our multi-disciplined Estates Team.

The Estates Department is responsible for the repair, maintenance and management of all Building and Engineering Services within the Trust.

The post holders will have completed a recognised apprenticeship, have an mechanical background and will be responsible for the provision of engineering maintenance services primarily for the Trust owned buildings within the Teesside locality of the Trust.

Although primarily based at Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham you may be required to work from other Trust sites for periods of time as the service dictates.

Main duties of the job

To provide an efficient and cost-effective maintenance and repair service to all properties owned or leased by the Trust.

Carry out installation and improvement works across all contracted sites, in accordance with organisational standards and national legislation.

To undertake skilled, semi-skilled tasks and those outside of core skills (within the competence of the post holder) to meet service needs as required.

To assist other trades and contractors, in accordance with service need.

To ensure that all tools, equipment and machinery used in the performance of duties are tested and maintained to meet current requirements at all times.

To ensure that work is undertaken at all times in accordance with Health and Safety requirements to ensure the environment remains safe for patients, staff, and visitors to the Trust.

Participates in the Estates out of hours on-call service.

To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.

To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities. Promote all times a positive image of the Estates Department.

Perform duties covering the maintenance and operation of equipment including statutory testing of safety devices and specialised plant.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Postholder will be expected to join the on-call rota.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-EF-036-25-A

Job locations

Lanchester Road Hospital

Lanchester Road

DH1 5RD

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Person Specification

Job summary

Exciting opportunities have arisen for experienced Maintenance Craftsperson's (Mechanical) to join our multi-disciplined Estates Team.

The Estates Department is responsible for the repair, maintenance and management of all Building and Engineering Services within the Trust.

The post holders will have completed a recognised apprenticeship, have an mechanical background and will be responsible for the provision of engineering maintenance services primarily for the Trust owned buildings within the Teesside locality of the Trust.

Although primarily based at Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham you may be required to work from other Trust sites for periods of time as the service dictates.

Main duties of the job

To provide an efficient and cost-effective maintenance and repair service to all properties owned or leased by the Trust.

Carry out installation and improvement works across all contracted sites, in accordance with organisational standards and national legislation.

To undertake skilled, semi-skilled tasks and those outside of core skills (within the competence of the post holder) to meet service needs as required.

To assist other trades and contractors, in accordance with service need.

To ensure that all tools, equipment and machinery used in the performance of duties are tested and maintained to meet current requirements at all times.

To ensure that work is undertaken at all times in accordance with Health and Safety requirements to ensure the environment remains safe for patients, staff, and visitors to the Trust.

Participates in the Estates out of hours on-call service.

To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.

To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities. Promote all times a positive image of the Estates Department.

Perform duties covering the maintenance and operation of equipment including statutory testing of safety devices and specialised plant.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Postholder will be expected to join the on-call rota.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-EF-036-25-A

Job locations

Lanchester Road Hospital

Lanchester Road

Durham

DH1 5RD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Successful completion of a recognised mechanical bias apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 (mechanical bias) or equivalent and relevant qualification

Numeracy and Literacy to level 2

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Essential

Working knowledge of mechanical systems within large complex properties

Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical plant and equipment including boilers and diesel engines

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Understanding of associated trades and relationships

Working knowledge of British Industry Standards and ACOPs relevant to thetrade

Understanding of associated trades and relationships.

Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosureand Barring Service check

Will participate in the on-callrota as required

Able to manage time and prioritise effectively

Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail

Able to work in confined spaces

Desirable

Experience working in an NHS environment

Multi-skilled mechanical experience

Significant postapprenticeship experience in a mechanical Discipline

Knowledge of mechanical management systems

Working knowledge of Gas Safe legislation

Working knowledge of Water Regulation Advisory Scheme

Other Requirements

Essential

Able to travel independently in accordance with service and Trust needs

Requires a full driving licence

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosureand Barring Service check