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
Conduct complex and non-routine mechanical maintenance.
*Maintain systems including heating, ventilation, water, pumps, compressors, and motors.
*Perform basic electrical work as required.
*Collaborate with maintenance colleagues, ward staff, and other departments.
*Use and manage the Facilities Management system for job planning and reporting.
*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 description
Job 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 (HTM's) 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 account of all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
*Undertake on-call duties as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to promptly. During these periods the post holder may be required to carry out work of a nature that is not their core trade.
*Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Trust procedures.
Please refer to job description.
Job description
Job 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 (HTM's) 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 account of all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
*Undertake on-call duties as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to promptly. During these periods the post holder may be required to carry out work of a nature that is not their core trade.
*Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Trust procedures.
Please refer to job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ L3 and previous experience in the industry, together with the required minimum Qualifications of:
- A Level 3 in mechanical engineering
- Or an alternative recognised equivalent qualification.
- Driving license UK.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in the relevant trade
Desirable
- To have worked alongside other trades
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- *Ability to lead and motivate team
- *Ability to work on own initiative as required within agreed policies and procedures
- *Full driving licence (car) Required to drive Trust vehicles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ L3 and previous experience in the industry, together with the required minimum Qualifications of:
- A Level 3 in mechanical engineering
- Or an alternative recognised equivalent qualification.
- Driving license UK.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in the relevant trade
Desirable
- To have worked alongside other trades
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- *Ability to lead and motivate team
- *Ability to work on own initiative as required within agreed policies and procedures
- *Full driving licence (car) Required to drive Trust vehicles
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.
