Maintenance Technician Plumbing/Mechanical

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Maintenance Technician specializing in plumbing and mechanical systems to join the team. This role is crucial in maintaining various Trust properties across Barnsley and includes responsibilities such as routine maintenance, compliance checks, and collaboration with contractors. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications and have experience in a complex, demanding environment.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ level 3 in relevant qualifications.
• Experience working in a mechanical maintenance role.
• Knowledge of NHS/Estates Services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine mechanical maintenance of Trust properties.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Manage workload and liaise with departmental managers.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Education

City & Guilds level 3 in Plumbing

HND/NVQ4 or Equivalent

Job description

Go back South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Maintenance Technician Plumbing/Mechanical

The closing date is 09 July 2025

This plumbing role is based atKendray hospital in Barnsley but covers other health centres in the Barnsleyarea that sits under the trust footprint.

The role is maintaining allaspects of the mechanical systems both internally and externally on thebuildings.

The work is varied and changeson a day to day basis in line with service needs, requirements andprioritisation of works.

Estates trust vehicles areutilised for traveling around the footprint of the trust and the successfulcandidates skillset may at times need to be used on the Wakefield propertieswhich includes Fieldhead hospital which has over fifteen in patient mentalhealth units and Cheswold Hospital which is a medium to low secure unit basedin Doncaster.

This is an exciting role forthe right candidate that likes a challenge in a very demanding environment.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application. However, sponsorship can only be offered if the prorated salary meets the minimum salary threshold of £34,300 set by UK Visa and Immigration.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to befully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Main duties of the job

To carry out routine mechanicalmaintenance of Trust properties

Be able to be fully conversant withvarious types of mechanical system e.g.

Hot and cold water systems

HVAC

Water Hygiene practices to the HTM04

Thepost holder will be expected to keep up all relevant training both tradespecific and mandatory NHS.

The postholder will manage his/herown workload and liaise with departmental managers for access to ward andpatient areas.

To ensure mechanical stock levelsare maintained and order stock and parts as required.

To ensure the quality of work is ofa high standard at all times.

Required to carry out work inaccordance with working at heights and permit to work system on variousfunctions in various conditions i.e. confined spaces, boiler houses, plantrooms, stair wells etc.

Participate in an on call Rota.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

About us

Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.

Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The postholder will be the Specialist lead in his area of expertise and will be responsible for the Installation, maintenance, servicing and repairs of all equipment and properties belonging to the Trust or for other organisations as directed.

They will ensure compliance of all safety standards and procedures for both in house and contracting staff by ensuring training and technical support is provided. They will be responsible for ensuring the Trust is maintained as required by statutory and Government Guidelines i.e. HTMs, HBNs etc.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

1.1Care/service/function provision:

• Understand the complete working of the plumbing/electrical, mechanical and building services throughout the Trust.
• Service. Test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced mechanical and electrical installations, plant and equipment, deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
• Assemble install and commission new work.
• Use all relevant tools and equipment.

5. To carry out safe isolation of gas pipe work as required by ACOP in accordance with Gas safe Regulations.

6. To carry out work to HTM 04-01, ACOP L8 and HSG274 works relating to legionella ensuring all tests and monitoring is carried out as specified in the guidance.

7. To carry out ventilation inspection and testing in line with HTM 03-01.

8. To carry out ,witness all chlorination works on potable water systems.

9. To methodically log all results and ensure work repair requirements are raised relating to any tolerances out of the manufacturers specification.

10. To ensure all repairs are carried out as a priority.

11. To liaise with contractors carrying out relevant works in line with guidance HTM 04-01 &HTM 03-01.

12. Implement new work and keep within agreed budget and time allocation

13. To work from ladders, to erect and work from scaffold (once trained) and safe use of safety harness.

14. The postholder will be required to carry out work on waste systems, fall pipes and land drains both in replacement and unblocking as required.

• Driving hospital vehicles and plant as required (not H.G.V.).

16. The postholder will be expected to participate in The out of hours on call rota which involves multi skilling across all trades, bringing you into contact with sewage and other bodily fluids (for which protective equipment must be worn).

17. The postholder will on occasions be required to work overtime/change working hours if the need of service dictates

1.2 Working as part of a Team:

• Liaise with specialist contractors or suppliers regarding the provision of technical advice or the ordering of spare parts.
• Provide costings for new work, obtain authority from budget holder
• To ensure all paper work is completed and recorded as required by the Estates Co-ordinator

4. The department operates a cross over of duties and as such the job holder would be expected to carry out other trades work, which is within his skill level. He/she would be expected to gradually increase his knowledge and capabilities in other trades to progressively and successfully take on complex work of a multi trade nature.

• The Post holder will be expected to work at any properties throughout the Trust as instructed by the Estates Co-ordinator

1.3 Managing Self:

1. Problem solve technical issues which arise during the course of your duties

2. Learn new techniques/technologies with training as necessary

• All Trust employees are expected to maintain existing skills and develop/receive training in new skills as required to carry out work of the Trust.

4. To ensure the appropriate use of safety and protective clothing and equipment, as required by good working practice and the Health and Safety at Work Act.

5. To read understand and apply safety guidance notes, hazard letters, fire instructions and other such documents as issued to the postholder by Estates Co-ordinator.

1.4 Management Supervision and Support:

• The Specialist lead in his area of expertise will have an understanding of

Health & Safety at Work Act

C.O.S.H.H.

Pressure Systems Regulations 2000

Water byelaws 1999

Approved code of practice L8 FOR Water Hygiene/Legionella

HTM 03-01 Ventilation

Safe Working Temperature DO8 NHS ESTATES.

Working at Height Regulations 2005

Puwer 1998 (Work equipment regulations).

Mobile elevated Working Platforms Guidelines.

• Undertake duties of lower grade staff as appropriate.
• Supervise estates support workers and estates plumbing/mechanical apprentices as required, checking and evaluating their work.
• Instruct others on all aspects of your work.
• To supervise contractors as required and ensure work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety at Work Regulations, Trust Policies and Risk Assessments.
• The postholder will be required to carry out work in accordance with working at heights and permit to work systems/regulations on various functions in various conditions i.e. confined spaces, sewerage, drains, boiler houses, patients equipment, heights and unlocking sluice master. (Protective clothing must be worn at all times).

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

Person Specification

Physical Attributes

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Qualifications

• City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ level 3 Plumbing or City &Guilds level 3 Mechanical/ technical Qualification.
• HND/NVQ4 or Equivalent.

Experience

• Substantial relevant healthcare experience.
• Experience of costing, implementing and running small schemes within Budget.
• Experience of supervising/teaching apprentices and semi- skilled craft assistants.
• Knowledge of NHS/Estates Services.
• Basic skill knowledge in other trade works and working with other trades.

Personal Attributes

• Physically fit.
• Ability to cope under pressure.
• Smart appearance.
• Team player and Self motivated.
• Willingness to learn.
• Confidentiality.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• To provide written reports relating to incidents/maintenance.
• Ability to prioritize own workload and supervise oneself.
• Knowledge of NHS/Estates Services.

Training

• Legionella/Water Hygiene htm04-01 and or Approved code of practice L8
• Chlorination of Potable water systems.
• HTM 03-01 Ventilation, CPR, BMS Systems.
• Health & Safety Training.
• First Aider.

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust