Multi-Skilled Craftsperson (Mechanical Bias)

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Estates & Facilities Technician to join their team at the Burton on Trent Campus. This role is vital for maintaining high standards in healthcare estates, ensuring efficient service delivery, and supporting a community-focused organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks, demonstrating flexibility and strong communication skills. With a commitment to professional development, this opportunity offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and community wellbeing.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and installation services across the Trust’s estates.
• Ensure responsiveness and efficiency in maintenance tasks.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility in mechanical and electrical equipment

Education

City and Guilds apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

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. We prioritize quality and patient care, and our team is committed to delivering excellent service.

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

Key requirements include:

1. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
3. Flexibility to cover a wide range of mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.
4. Evidence of City and Guilds apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
5. Willingness to participate in an on-call rota.

Application deadline: 12 May 2025

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Previous applicants need not reapply.

As a trusted organization, we are committed to supporting our community, patients, staff, and partners in achieving health and wellbeing through our values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence.

We offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership.
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to your integration into our team.
• Staff benefits, including employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key facts about our trust:

• We see an average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• Our Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department is the 4th busiest in England.
• Approximately 1,115 patients are seen in A&E daily across our network.
• We admit about 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year, we performed nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations across 57 theatres.
• We are one of only seven trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres.
• Over 140 elective procedures are performed daily.
• Our hospital is research-active, with a diverse portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities.

  For further details or informal visits, contact:

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