Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson ¿ (Mechanical bias)

NHS; Wells; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical), where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of essential engineering systems within a modern healthcare environment. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work in a diverse team dedicated to maintaining high standards of care. With a focus on career development and a supportive work culture, you will thrive in a role that combines technical expertise with a commitment to service excellence. Embrace the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and staff alike.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance and repairs in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to work on heating, ventilation, and water systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex mechanical maintenance and repairs across various systems.
• Participate in on-call maintenance rota for emergency repairs.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Fault-Finding

Basic Electrical Work

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Mechanical Qualification

Tools

Facilities Management System

Job description

Job summary

This role offers a Recruitment and Retention Payment of 3,500 per annum.

As a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical), you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of engineering plant and equipment within a modern NHS hospital environment. This includes working on hot and cold water systems, emergency generators, heating, ventilation, and building management systems, alongside performing fault-finding and repairs.

Main duties of the job

1. Conduct complex and non-routine mechanical maintenance.
2. Maintain systems including heating, ventilation, water, pumps, compressors, and motors.
3. Perform basic electrical work as required.
4. Collaborate with maintenance colleagues, ward staff, and other departments.
5. Use and manage the Facilities Management system for job planning and reporting.
6. Participate in the on-call maintenance rota.

If you are a dedicated mechanical professional with a passion for maintaining essential healthcare services, we encourage you to apply!

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job details

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 184-OL-PU-2394

Job locations:

• Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1XL
• Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
• Frome Community Hospital, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH

Job description & responsibilities

To complete new and alteration works within the post holders' skills and experience both during and out with normal hours.

• Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. An element of multi-skilling across Estates trades will be required.
• To work in accordance with the statutory requirements of Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs) on HTM 06-03, Washer Disinfector HTM 2030, Sterilization HTM2010 (CFPPO -- 101), MGPS HTM 02 and Water Supplies HTM 2027 HTM 03- 01 Heating and Ventilation HTM 04-01 Safe Water in Healthcare Premises and BOAS.
• To work in accordance with the Trust's Permit to Work (PTW) systems for Potentially Dangerous Plant, Confined Spaces, and Laboratory Working, ensuring NO public access to dangerous areas by securing work area and displaying appropriate signage warning of danger. This can be supported by verbal communication.
• To undertake risk assessments as required for work in hazardous areas, taking all safety measures to prevent danger, injury, and damage to equipment.
• Undertake on-call duties as part of the on-call team to ensure emergency repairs out of hours are attended to promptly. During these periods, work may not be of the core trade.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Trust procedures.

Please refer to the full job description for additional details.