Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical)

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facilities management organization in Cramlington is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson to maintain building systems at their sites. The role requires expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering, with responsibilities for emergency callouts and prioritizing workload independently. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, including the ability to mentor apprentices. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Valid driving license and car ownership or Trust vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain building engineering systems.
• Perform minor electrical & mechanical installation works.
• Manage reactive works and emergency callouts.

Skills

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Problem-solving

Prioritizing tasks

Mentoring apprentices

Education

BTEC ONC/City & Guilds in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

EITB Apprenticeship in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

BTEC HNC

Job description

Go back Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical)

The closing date is 11 December 2025

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 to Friday) involves maintaining critical building systems and equipment, with participation in an emergency on-call rota.

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.

Main duties of the job

Operate and maintain building engineering systems (PPM's), life-critical services, and equipment.

Perform minor electrical & mechanical installation works as needed.

Handle day-to-day reactive works and attend emergency callouts.

The successful candidate should be able to prioritize tasks and work unsupervised.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Job responsibilities

Providing multi-skilled Mechanical & Electrical services across all wards and departments.

Organizing and prioritizing workload independently and unsupervised.

Demonstrating commitment, versatility, and flexibility while undertaking all tasks.

Modelling compassionate and inclusive leadership skills and be able to mentor apprentices when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Minimum BTEC ONC/City & Guilds in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, or have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Recognised EITB Apprenticeship Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
• BTEC HNC

Experience

• Experience of working on a wide range of highly complex mechanical and electrical plant undertaking planned maintenance and repairs
• Relevant experience and professional specialist knowledge of working on highly complex multi faceted equipment within a healthcare environment

Other requirements

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust