Plumbing & Heating Engineer (Mechanical Craftsperson)+ RRP £3,276.96

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Annual leave 27–33 days

Trust vehicle provided

On-call allowance

Training and career development

Job summary

Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Plumbing and Heating Engineer to join the multi-disciplinary maintenance team. The role covers Suffolk and Norfolk sites, focusing on planned, routine and reactive maintenance of mechanical services. A Trust vehicle is provided and a rotational on-call duty is expected.

Gas Safe registration is preferred but training is provided. The position offers career development within a reputable NHS environment with a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• Two years' experience demonstrating high technical versatility and flexibility.
• Gas Safe registration preferred but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full maintenance service covering planned, routine and reactive work.
• Repair and maintain a wide range of mechanical services and equipment on site.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnosis.
• Carry out routine inspections to keep the estate safe and compliant.
• Ensure all work meets health and safety and other relevant legislation.
• Take part in the on-call team providing emergency out-of-hours cover on a rota.

Skills

Work at height

Education

CITB/EITB apprenticeship in plumbing/mech eng

City & Guilds Parts 1-3 or Plumbing NVQ 1-3

BTEC/ONC Mechanical Eng

Job description

Plumbing and heating engineer post in the multi-disciplinary professional maintenance team at Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, covering its Suffolk and Norfolk sites. The work centres on planned, routine and reactive maintenance, including repairs to mechanical services and equipment, fault finding and compliance inspections. The role includes a rotational on-call rota for out-of-hours emergency cover, with multiple work patterns available and a Trust vehicle provided. Gas Safe registration is preferred but not essential, as training is provided, though two years' relevant experience is required.

What the job involves

• Provide a full maintenance service covering planned, routine and reactive work
• Repair and maintain a wide range of mechanical services and equipment on site
• Carry out fault finding and diagnosis
• Carry out routine inspections to keep the estate safe and compliant
• Ensure all work meets health and safety and other relevant legislation
• Take part in the on-call team providing emergency out-of-hours cover on a rota

Qualifications

• CITB or EITB registered minimum three-year apprenticeship in plumbing or mechanical engineering
• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering Parts 1, 2 and 3, or Plumbing NVQ levels 1 to 3
• BTEC or ONC in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Experience

• Two years' experience demonstrating high technical versatility and flexibility

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to work at height using ladders, scaffolding and access platforms, and in confined spaces

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence to drive Trust vehicles

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a mental health or secure services hospital environment
• BTEC or ONC in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• ACS Gas Qualified
• Gas Safe registration

What’s offered

• Starting annual leave of 27 days rising to 33 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays
• NHS pension with employer contribution of 14% of salary, automatic enrolment with opt-out
• Recruitment and retention premium of £3,276.96 gross a year pro rata, paid on top of salary
• Wagestream access to up to 40% of pay as it is earned
• Comprehensive training programme and career development opportunities
• Trust vehicle for working hours, plus tools, equipment and department uniform
• Occupational health, free physiotherapy and free confidential counselling
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle to work, free on-site parking and initial DBS check paid