Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson – On-Call & Overtime

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE); South Shields; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Centre (SRH)

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare Co-ordinator access

Job summary

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE) is seeking a maintenance craftsperson (Mechanical) to join the CHoICE Facilities Services team. The role focuses on maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment across our NHS Trust facilities, including large-scale systems such as AHUs, LTHW, steam, and BMS control.

You will hold City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or an equivalent apprenticeship, with a flexible approach to on-call duties and overtime.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent is essential.
• Completion of a formally recognised, relevant apprenticeship is required.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and mechanical/plumbing systems is needed in NHS settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical plant and equipment across facilities.
• Operate and maintain large-scale mechanical systems (AHUs, LTHW, steam, pressure, medical gas, refrigeration, BMS).
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to CFS staff and contractors.
• Be prepared to participate in the on-call rota and overtime when needed.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Initiative

Supervision

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Apprenticeship completion

Job description

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE) is seeking a maintenance craftsperson (Mechanical) to join the CHoICE Facilities Services team. The role focuses on maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment across our NHS Trust facilities, including large-scale systems such as AHUs, LTHW, steam, and BMS control.

You will hold City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or an equivalent apprenticeship, with a flexible approach to on-call duties and overtime.