Multi-Skilled Craftsperson (Mechanical Bias)

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Estates & Facilities Technician to join their team at the Burton on Trent Campus. The role involves maintaining mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring high service standards, and participating in an on-call rota. Candidates should possess a City and Guilds apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and be committed to delivering quality patient care.

Benefits

Employee assistance programs

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of healthcare estates maintenance procedures.
• Experience in providing maintenance and installation services.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.
• Participating in an on-call rota.
• Providing flexible and efficient service delivery.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Education

City and Guilds apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Job Opportunity: Estates & Facilities Technician

The Estates & Facilities Department at Queens Hospital Burton is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at the Burton on Trent Campus. Our team is committed to delivering first-class service, prioritizing quality and patient care.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of healthcare estates maintenance procedures and responsibilities. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive maintenance and installation services across the Trust's Estates, ensuring responsiveness, efficiency, financial effectiveness, and high standards.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Maintaining mechanical and electrical plant and equipment in various locations.
2. Participating in an on-call rota.
3. Working both independently and as part of a team.
4. Providing flexible and efficient service delivery.

Qualifications:

• City and Guilds apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.

Application deadline: 02 June 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Previous applicants need not reapply.

Our trust is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our community through our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence. We offer development opportunities, ongoing support, and staff benefits such as employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key facts about our hospital include:

• Average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• Fourth busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England.
• Average of 1,115 patients seen in A&E daily across our network.
• Approximately 195 emergency admissions daily.
• Almost 33,700 planned surgical operations annually across 57 operating theatres.
• One of only seven Trusts nationwide with more than 50 operating theatres.
• Over 140 elective procedures performed daily.
• A research-active university hospital with a diverse portfolio of clinical trials.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Darran Allen
Job Title: Estates General Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]