Maintenance Technician (Plumbing & Mechanical)

Nhs-1; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Plumbing/Mechanical) to join the Estates team on a permanent full-time basis. The role supports repairs, installations and preventative maintenance across multiple sites.

You will work independently and with colleagues, lead complex tasks, supervise contractors, and help maintain safe, reliable hospital facilities for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in plumbing or mechanical building services with relevant experience.
• Completion of a recognised trade apprenticeship (CITB/EITB) or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare estates maintenance or a similar industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex plumbing/mechanical maintenance tasks and projects.
• Carry out fault finding, repairs, planned maintenance and safe isolations.
• Inspect, diagnose and resolve faults on engineering systems and installations.
• Supervise and support colleagues and contractors as required.
• Use specialist tools and testing equipment for safe operation of services.
• Work independently and with team to maintain Trust estate standards.

Skills

Estates maintenance procedures

Fault finding

Project management

Health and safety awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification in plumbing or mechanical building services

CITB/EITB apprenticeship or equivalent

HNC in an Engineering subject or equivalent

Job description

Employer Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Town Sheffield Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/09/2026 23:59

Maintenance Technician (Plumbing & Mechanical)

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Permanent | Full Time

We are recruiting a Maintenance Technician (Plumbing/Mechanical) to join our Estates team, supporting the delivery of a comprehensive maintenance service across Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will undertake repairs, installations, and planned preventative maintenance on plumbing and mechanical systems and associated equipment across multiple Trust sites. Working as part of a skilled Estates team, you will help ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the hospital environment, supporting the delivery of outstanding care for children and young people.

This role requires a proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team to maintain high standards of service, safety, and compliance.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Head of Operations & Maintenance some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead on complex plumbing/mechanical maintenance tasks and projects
• Carry out fault finding, repairs, planned maintenance, and safe isolations on plant and equipment
• Inspect, diagnose, and resolve faults on engineering systems and installations
• Supervise and support colleagues and contractors as required
• Use specialist tools and testing equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of services
• Work independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality maintenance across the Trust estate.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

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Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at . Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Estates maintenance procedures (electrical or mechanical) acquired via taught courses, and relevant.
• Level 3 qualification e.g. City and Guilds / NVQ3 / ONC / Experienced Worker Qualification in plumbing or mechanical building services along with relevant experience demonstrating knowledge at a technician level.
• Completion of other a recognised trade CITB/EITB apprenticeship in an appropriate craft plus a high degree of versatility and demonstrable experience in a similar technical discipline at Level 3 / NVQ3.
• Competent Person / experience in the specialist areas of Medical Gas, Ventilation, Decontamination, Water Safety Relevant to the post skill set.
• HNC in a relevant Engineering subject

Experience

• Experience in an industrial or contracting role
• Competent Person / experience in the specialist areas of Medical Gas, Ventilation, Decontamination, Water Safety Relevant to the post skill set.
• Experience in complex Engineering Services maintenance with a demonstrable track record of competence and ability to take the lead.
• Experience gained in Healthcare establishments
• Experience in the preparation of designs, estimates and project management of maintenance works and small projects.
• The ability to interpret the clients requirements into effective solutions

Knowledge

• Experience in the preparation of designs, estimates and project management of maintenance works and small projects.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety, Asbestos, COSHH, Confined Spaces, Electrical safety
• Be trained and competent to use workshop equipment
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety, Asbestos, COSHH, Confined Spaces, Electrical safety
• Awareness and knowledge of the CDM Regulations
• Maintenance, Fault finding, repair, validation and testing across a range of equipment as may be specific to the job for example; Decontamination equipment, Laundry, equipment, Dental Chairs and equipment, HV/LV electrical distribution and back up equipment, Ventilation equipment, Medical Gas

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.