Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical)

Northumbria Healthcare - NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management); Cramlington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare facilities management company in Cramlington is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson to maintain critical building systems and provide multi-skilled Mechanical & Electrical services. The ideal candidate will be committed and flexible, with experience in electrical and mechanical installations. This full-time role offers competitive pay, NHS pension, and generous annual leave provisions.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Enhanced pay for evenings and weekends

Generous annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Fantastic employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining building systems and equipment.
• Ability to handle minor electrical and mechanical works.
• Commitment to flexible and versatile work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical building systems.
• Perform minor installations as needed.
• Attend emergency callouts and reactive works.

Skills

Electrical installation

Mechanical installation

Building maintenance

Emergency response

Task prioritization

Job description

About the Position

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd is seeking a highly motivated Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson to join their team at the Northumbria Hospital site & Manufacturing and Innovation Hub. This full‑time position (37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday) involves maintaining critical building systems and equipment, with participation in an emergency on‑call rota.

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, established in 2012, providing specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services for all of Northumbria Healthcare Trust’s sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain building engineering systems (PPMs), life‑critical services, and equipment.
• Perform minor electrical and mechanical installation works as needed.
• Handle day‑to‑day reactive works and attend emergency callouts.
• Prioritize tasks and work unsupervised.
• Provide multi‑skilled Mechanical & Electrical services across all wards and departments.
• Organize and prioritize workload independently and unsupervised.
• Demonstrate commitment, versatility, and flexibility while undertaking all tasks.
• Model compassionate and inclusive leadership skills and mentor apprentices when required.

Requirements

The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, and those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace (two ticks pledge) and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME people are currently under‑represented in our workforce as well as other under‑represented groups such as LGBT+ and disabled candidates. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, we have a Gold award from the Defense Recognition Scheme, and we are delighted to support Apprenticeships, Age Positive and are a mindful employer.

Adjustments and Interactions

If you require any reasonable adjustments to attend interview please make the recruitment team aware as soon as possible by calling our HR Recruitment Team on 0191 203 1415 option 2.

Fit and Proper Person

Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre‑employment checks in line with CQC and statutory guidance.

Additional Guidance

Make sure to read the 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before joining our fantastic trust!

Certificate of Sponsorship

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust proudly holds a sponsor licence. In order to provide sponsorship you and the role you are applying for must meet UKVI eligibility requirements. Please check your eligibility prior to submitting an application. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

DBS Certification

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Enhanced rates of pay for working evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Favourable employment terms and conditions – we mirror NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions (https://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook) which includes up to 33 days annual leave + bank holidays per year, generous maternity and paternity leave provisions, occupational sick pay, and much more
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Fantastic staff benefits including car lease, home electronics, cycle to work and priority access to vaccinations, physiotherapy, counselling, among many more
• A great employee experience – we score very highly on our employee satisfaction metrics

Childcare Collaboration

We work closely with Kids First Nurseries that are based within our trust grounds at Wansbeck, North Tyneside and Hexham hospitals to care for our Trust family's children; they offer care for children from 6 weeks old up to 4 years. There are a number of funding options run by the government to help working parents, including Early Years Funding and Tax Free Childcare.

Flexible Working

Flexible working offers choice in where, when, and how we work, ensuring patients remain at the heart of all we do. It's open to everyone, and we aim to find solutions that work for both you and the organisation. All arrangements must be reasonable and balanced to maintain safe and effective patient care.

Closing Notice

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.