Maintenance Technician (mechanical)

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Hull is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician with a mechanical bias. The role involves the repair and maintenance of various mechanical systems, adherence to health and safety regulations, and participation in an on-call rota. Candidates must possess a recognised trade apprenticeship and relevant maintenance experience. This is a site-based role requiring a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-routine maintenance of complex engineering systems.
• Ability to supervise engineering contractors effectively and efficiently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repair and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
• Work on mechanical engineering systems, including plumbing and gas systems.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Recognised trade apprenticeship

BTEC/HNC/Diploma in Building or Engineering

Job description

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Maintenance Technician (mechanical)

The closing date is 28 November 2025

Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Bias

To carry out the repair, maintenance or installation of all plant, equipment, systems and building structure/fabric associated with all Trust properties. This will consist of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), testing and calibration, fault finding, emergency response, defect correction and minor works. This work will be undertaken on a partial shift system.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Main duties of the job

The suitable candidates shall have successfully completed a recognised mechanical craft apprenticeship or relevant experience.

All applicants shall have suitable relevant maintenance experience (previous NHS experience would be an advantage) and be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation and Safe Working Practices.

The role will involve routine maintenance, installation and repair work on a wide range of mechanical engineering systems.

• Domestic hot and cold water systems and plumbing services.
• Steam boilers, steam and condensate systems.
• Low temperature hot water heating systems, pumps and controls.
• Ventilation, air handling and chilled water systems.
• Hydrotherapy pool and water treatment plant maintenance.
• Compressed air systems.
• Site transport vehicle maintenance.
• Legionella and pseudomonas control.
• Compliance with current water regulations.
• Medical gas systems

The successful candidate will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota and a partial shift system. Must be able to attend within 30 minutes.

The post is site based but the successful candidate may be required to work at any Trust property and therefore is required to hold a full driving licence.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Recognised trade apprenticeship
• BTEC/HNC/Diploma in Building or Engineering or equivalent City & Guilds qualification
• Intermediate practical and theoretical knowledge
• Additional trade relevant certification e.g. Refrigeration, Pressure Systems, Fixed Wiring. Accredited HTM Competent Person Course. Resuscitation/First Aid Training.
• Infection Control Awareness Training

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Post apprenticeship experience in non-routine maintenance of complex engineering plant and equipment
• Broad understanding of other trade disciplines.
• Experience of liaison with and supervising building and engineering contractors.
• Previous experience in a hospital maintenance

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Good communication and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in difficult environments and under pressure.
• Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures.

Special Attributes and other

• Understand and analyse complex engineering systems and drawings
• Familiarity with Microsoft software and general computer literacy.
• Fire Training.
• Confined Space Training

Other Requirements

• Hold a full valid driving licence.
• Must be able to participate in an emergency on call rota

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.

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust