Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson - Mechanical

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facilities management firm is seeking a Multiskilled Craftsperson (Mechanical Bias) to work in Alnwick. The successful candidate will maintain critical plant and equipment, engage in on-call duties, and provide a multi-skilled service for various healthcare departments. Strong experience in M&E Building Services, communication skills, and the ability to handle pressure are essential. This role offers a full-time position with a commitment to quality improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical & Electrical Building Services.
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities and work under pressure.
• Good verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for communication across various levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate Building/Engineering services and equipment.
• Participate in on-call duties as required.
• Provide multi-skilled service to various departments.
• Organise and prioritise own workload effectively.
• Promote team collaboration and quality improvement.

Skills

M&E Building Services experience

Versatility

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management)

An Opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Multiskilled Craftsperson (Mechanical Bias) to work at Alnwick Infirmary. The successful candidate will work alongside the current multi skilled team to maintain Alnwick Infirmary the new and current Berwick infirmary and Rothbury Community Hospital sites.

The post is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and will also take part in the emergency on call rota.

The Post is working for Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management.

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.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operation and maintenance of all Building/Engineering, life and business-critical services, plant and equipment within all Trust and non-Trust properties within the remit, including some installation work.
• Participate in the Estates on-call rota and undertake essential out-of-hours on-call duties as directed.
• Provide a multi-skilled Mechanical & Electrical service provision for the Estates Department to all Client departments and Directorates.
• Organise and prioritise own workload, work unsupervised and demonstrate total commitment, versatility and flexibility while undertaking all tasks and delegated work as instructed by Estates Officers and Supervisors.
• Role model compassionate and inclusive leadership, engaging, enabling and empowering others; use coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement; facilitate team working and collaboration within teams/departments and across organisational boundaries.

Qualifications

• Significant M&E Building Services experience.
• Versatile, able to handle conflicting priorities and work under pressure.
• Computer literate with good technical knowledge and ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel within and beyond the organisation.
• Commitment, versatility and flexibility whilst undertaking all tasks and delegated work.

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, it provides specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary organisation and not Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.