Maintenance Worker Mechanical | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset Healthcare; Wareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wareham is seeking a Maintenance Worker (Mechanical) to perform mechanical tasks including gas systems and refrigeration. The role supports the Estates Department to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. Requirements include attending plumbing training and an Enhanced DBS check. If you're committed to excellence and compassion, apply to join our diverse team.

Qualifications

• Attendance at a recognized plumbing training course is required.
• Enhanced DBS check needed.
• Must demonstrate kindness and patience when dealing with challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical tasks related to gas systems, refrigeration, and more.
• Support the Estates Department in providing high-quality services.
• Maintain safe environments in Mental Health units.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering tasks

Mechanical work

Gas systems

Refrigeration

Electrical maintenance

Drainage

Basic building maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Worker (Mechanical) Band 4

1. Carry out multi-skilled engineering tasks primarily related to mechanical work, including gas systems, refrigeration, electrical, drainage, and basic building maintenance within Trust premises.
2. Work as part of the Estates Department team to support the provision of reliable, high-quality, customer-oriented services that maintain a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
3. Exposed to occupational hazards related to various engineering elements.
4. Ensure all tools and equipment are used responsibly and conscientiously, especially in Mental Health units, where allowances must be made for clients' conditions, demonstrating kindness, patience, and a calm, sympathetic approach when dealing with challenging situations.
5. Attend a recognised plumbing training course and maintain an up-to-date training matrix to meet the job requirements.
6. Employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants subscribed to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.
7. Applicants requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are ineligible to apply.

At Dorset HealthCare, we are committed to empowering people through outstanding healthcare services. We operate 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a range of community and mental health services for nearly 800,000 residents.

Our organization was rated 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2019. We pride ourselves on a positive patient experience and a supportive staff environment, with 95% of patients and 89% of staff expressing satisfaction.

We offer diverse working locations across Dorset, fostering a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. Join us to challenge yourself, build a career, and contribute to our vision of continuous improvement through excellence, compassion, and expertise.