Mechanically Biased Multi-Skilled Technician | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Telford is looking for a Mechanically Biased Multi-Skilled Technician to join their Estates Department. The role involves working on complex mechanical and plumbing systems, ensuring safety and functionality across various hospital sites. The successful candidate will respond to emergencies on-call and collaborate with a dynamic team. This position offers great career prospects and a supportive work environment in a picturesque location.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering, plumbing, and general maintenance is essential.
• Ability to respond to on-call emergencies within 45 minutes.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating and plumbing systems across hospital sites.
• Identify, fix faults, and carry out repairs on equipment.
• Participate in on-call rota and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Plumbing

Fault finding

Heating systems

Flexibility

Job description

Mechanically Biased Multi-Skilled Technician | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Employer:

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Location:

Telford, TF1 6TF

Pay:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

29/01/2026

About this job

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are seeking a Mechanical Fitter/ Plumber/ Maintenance Engineer to join our busy Estates Department to perform multi-skilled tasks which can be complex and/ or non-routine.

This involves working on hot and cold-water systems, heating systems, control of water hygiene and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment.

The successful candidate will be required to join the On-call Rota after sufficient training and must be able to respond to emergency calls within 45 minutes of leaving home and arriving at the hospital base.

Working
37.5 hours per week and based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford; you may however be required to work at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital or any other buildings the Trust has responsibility to maintain.

Key responsibilities

• The role is for a skilled maintenance technician who mainly works on mechanical engineering tasks but also helps with other building and electrical jobs.
• You will look after heating, plumbing, and other systems across hospital sites, making sure equipment is safe and working well.
• The job involves finding and fixing faults, carrying out repairs, and sometimes designing or installing new work.
• You will work both on your own and with the wider team and may step in to support managers when needed.
• The role includes being part of an on-call rota, responding to emergencies within 45 minutes.
• Flexibility is important, as you may work at different sites, cover shifts, or assist other trades when required.

Become part of a large dynamic team, supporting various areas across all sites in maintaining and upgrading the Estates, to ensure that the overall condition is kept to a high standard in line with current regulations, duties in the department which include but not exhausted to Mechanical, Electrical and General Maintenance expertise.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic lifestyle.

Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional NHS job development opportunities.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

This advert closes on Friday 30 Jan 2026