Multi-skilled Technician (Joiner)

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Multi-skilled Technician (Joiner) to join the Estates Maintenance Team. You will contribute to maintenance and installation services across the Trust’s estate, within a supportive NHS environment.

The role requires NVQ level 3 and an apprenticeship, with opportunities for further training and career development; on-call duties apply. Applicants should have relevant HTM/M&E experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in a trade with an apprenticeship completed.
• Post-apprenticeship diploma, ONC/HNC/degree or equivalent knowledge/experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance.
• HTM Competent Person course or suitable M&E maintenance experience and willingness to undertake CP training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repair, maintenance or installation of plant, equipment, systems and building fabric.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance, testing, fault-finding and emergency response.
• Work with contractors and engineers to ensure safe, compliant environments for patients and staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading drawings

Mentoring apprentices

Training & development

Microsoft software

Education

NVQ Level 3 trade qualification

Apprenticeship in mechanical/joinery or building discipline

HTM CP training / related M&E experience

Additional trade certifications (refrigeration, gas, alarms)

Tools

Building management systems

Job description

Main area Joinery Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

15 hours per week (8am - 4pm Monday to Friday plus on call rota) Job ref 376-CP-0737-C

Employer Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Tickhill Road Hospital Site Town Doncaster Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

Multi-skilled Technician (Joiner)

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

The Trust are seeking one qualified trades person (Joiner) to join the Estates Maintenance Team working at our Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber sites. You will be part of a great team who are responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive maintenance and installation service across the Trust’s estate. The post attracts a band 5 salary.

The Trust and the Head of Service are committed to technical development of our staff with great opportunities for further training and support in career development.

Applicants must hold NVQ level 3 qualifications in a trade and have undertaken an apprenticeship in a mechanical/joinery or building related discipline. You will be carrying out maintenance and installation work across our Trust properties and work with a variety of our specialist contractors and engineers on a variety of systems. Our aim is to provide our patients and staff with compliant, safe, and pleasant environments to work in. You will enjoy working with all our clinical staff, nurses, doctors, and corporate staff to support them in their work.

Main duties of the job

To carry out the repair, maintenance or installation of all plant, equipment, systems and building structure/fabric associated with all Trust properties. This will consist of planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), testing and calibration, fault finding, emergency response, defect correction and minor works.

You will be employed to work appropriate to your core skills around building and engineering plant and equipment maintenance. You will progressively be trained, where required, to acquire other skills with the intention of reaching levels of multi trade flexibility and competence. You will work closely with the Senior Technicians to improve planned maintenance.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person specification

Qualifications

• 4-year accredited apprenticeship training course, level 3 vocational qualification. City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications alongside to support the NVQ level 3
• Post apprenticeship diploma, ONC or HNC or degree or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance
• Other training related to healthcare engineering systems. Accredited HTM Competent Person course or appropriate M&E maintenance experience and willingness to undertake CP training as required.
• Additional trade relevant certification e.g. Refrigeration, Pressure Systems, Fixed Wiring, gas appliances, alarm systems or other specialist areas

Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable post apprenticeship experience in non-routine maintenance of complex engineering plant and equipment with a broad understanding of other trade disciplines.
• Experience of liaison with and supervising building and engineering contractors.
• Previous experience in a hospital maintenance environment with exposure to all building and engineering aspects.
• Mentoring and Training experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the techniques and standards of building, mechanical or electrical engineering services and contract procedures with a minimum of four years continuous, relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures.
• Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice
• Knowledge of operating a computerised building management system and/or panel drawings in diagnosing faults
• Knowledge of NHS Technical standards and HTM's and where to find them

Skills/ Abilities

• Effective communication and inter-personal skills.
• Able to read, understand and analyse complex engineering systems and drawings.
• Ability to work under own initiative in a demand driven service.
• Supervisory of apprentices
• Able to travel within the geographical work area in a timely and effective manner
• Familiarity with Microsoft software and general computer literacy.
• Mentoring and training experience.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.