Mechanical Plumber & Maintenance Technician

Tewv; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

You will join a small engineering team based in Teesside, performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance across Trust properties. Travel across locality and on-call flexibility are required; training will be provided to support cross-trade work.

Essential qualifications include a mechanical bias apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 with knowledge of water systems, boilers, and safety standards. NHS environment experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognised mechanical bias apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 3 (mechanical bias) or equivalent and relevant qualification.
• Numeracy and Literacy to level 2.
• Working knowledge of mechanical (H&C water systems) in complex properties.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical plant including boilers and diesel engines.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Understanding of associated trades and relationships.
• Ability to participate in the On-Call rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and cost-effective maintenance and repair service to all properties owned or leased by the Trust.
• Carry out installation and improvement works across all contracted sites, in accordance with organisational standards and national legislation.
• Assist other trades and contractors, in accordance with service need.
• Ensure tools, equipment and machinery are tested and maintained to meet current requirements.
• Work in accordance with Health and Safety requirements to keep environments safe for patients, staff, contractors and visitors.
• Participate in Estates out of hours on-call service.
• Promote a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
• Promote a positive image of the Estates Department and the wider Trust.
• Perform duties covering maintenance and operation of equipment including statutory testing of safety devices and plant.
• Demonstrate cross-trade flexibility beyond core skills including electrical and building maintenance with in-house training.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

H&C water systems

Gas Safe legislation

On-Call availability

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 (mechanical bias) or equivalent

Mechanical bias apprenticeship

Numeracy and Literacy to level 2

Job description

You will join a small engineering team based in Teesside, performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance across Trust properties. Travel across locality and on-call flexibility are required; training will be provided to support cross-trade work.

Essential qualifications include a mechanical bias apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 with knowledge of water systems, boilers, and safety standards. NHS environment experience is valued.