Maintenance Worker - Bridlington

NHS; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust is seeking a motivated individual for its Estates Department based at Bridlington Hospital. The role involves varied responsibilities in facilities management, ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of engineering services across clinical and non-clinical settings. Applicants should be flexible, possess a range of technical skills, and hold relevant qualifications. Benefits include NHS pension scheme, generous holidays, and a relocation package for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of maintenance duties across electrical, mechanical, and building disciplines.
• Current driving licence with ability to drive Category B.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) of electrical equipment.
• Carry out various maintenance duties, including fault finding, soldering, and calibration.
• Maintain cleanliness within plant rooms and workshops.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Building maintenance

Education

GCSE Level or equivalent

Level 2 Qualification; NVQ, GNVQ, BTEC, City and Guilds certification

Tools

City & Guilds 2377 certificate PAT Testing

Confined Spaces Training

Water Safety Training

Asbestos Awareness Training

Job description

Job summary

The Estates Department is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to work as part of a multidisciplinary management team.

The department provides management, development, maintenance and operational support for the Trust's buildings and engineering infrastructure.

The role is critical to the Estates Department's maintenance support service and is demanding and varied as it covers a range of engineering services. The role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the smooth functioning and maintenance of a range of engineering services in the Trust's clinical and non-clinical facilities of a very busy directorate and to be part of a team that is constantly working to improve the quality and safety of the Trust's healthcare facilities.

The successful candidate will be based at Bridlington Hospital but must be willing to work at any of the Trust's sites when required and therefore must be able to travel independently across the Trust sites.

You will be part of the Estates department on the Bridlington Hospital site working days Monday to Friday but also covering when necessary across other Trust sites hence you must be flexible regarding the hours of duty.

Main duties of the job

Main duties

• To undertake Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) of Electrical equipment
• To test, maintain and service thermostatic devices.To work as part of a maintenance team to carry out varying duties to meet the needs and commitments of Facilities Management.
• To carry out general duties including cleaning within plant rooms and workshops, as would be associated with a busy department.
• To carry out various maintenance duties (fault finding/soldering/calibration of equipment)where knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and there interlinking is needed.
• To work in a variety of locations which may include working at heights above ground level on properly constructed access equipment or within confined spaces using breathing equipment or any other situation that may arise for which the appropriatetraining and equipment is provided

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7150294-MW-FM

Job locations

Bridlington Hospital

Bessingby Road

Bridlington

YO16 4QP

Job description Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential

• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. English at C or above - or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience
• Current driving licence with the ability to drive Category B
• Level 2 Qualification; NVQ, GNVQ, BTEC, City and Guilds certification.

Desirable

• City & Guilds 2377 certificate PAT Testing
• Certificate in competence for working with high level access equipment
• Water Safety Training
• Asbestos Awareness Training
• Confined Spaces Training

Experience and Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge and experience of maintenance duties across the three disciplines, electrical, mechanical and building (i.e. fault finding/soldering/calibration of equipment).
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety principles and safe working practices

Desirable

• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems and equipment

Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential

• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. English at C or above - or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience
• Current driving licence with the ability to drive Category B
• Level 2 Qualification; NVQ, GNVQ, BTEC, City and Guilds certification.

Desirable

• City & Guilds 2377 certificate PAT Testing
• Certificate in competence for working with high level access equipment
• Water Safety Training
• Asbestos Awareness Training
• Confined Spaces Training

Experience and Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge and experience of maintenance duties across the three disciplines, electrical, mechanical and building (i.e. fault finding/soldering/calibration of equipment).
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety principles and safe working practices

Desirable

• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems and equipment

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 details Employer name

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Address

Bridlington Hospital

Bessingby Road

Bridlington

YO16 4QP

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Address

Bridlington Hospital

Bessingby Road

Bridlington

YO16 4QP

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)