Maintenance Craftsperson Mechanical (Plumbing bias)

Job summary

Simply Serve Limited provides specialist Estates and Facilities services to Yeovil District Hospital and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. We deliver a comprehensive range of healthcare support services, including property and facilities management, procurement, logistics, and engineering maintenance. Our mission is to provide high-quality, safe, and sustainable services that make a real difference to patients and staff.

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson to join our Community Maintenance team. You will play a key role in ensuring the effective day-to-day operation and maintenance of engineering plant and equipment across our community hospitals.

Main duties of the job

In this vital role, you will contribute to the delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance services, ensuring that all areas of the estate are safe, functional, and compliant. Your work will directly support the creation and upkeep of a secure and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across departments, respond promptly to maintenance requests, and help implement preventative measures to reduce downtime. A strong commitment to safety, service excellence, and teamwork is essential for success in this role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Fault-finding and repair of mechanical systems and equipment, including hot and cold water systems, heating and ventilation, pumps, compressors, motors, and controls.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Working with colleagues, ward staff, and contractors to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.
• Occasionally performing basic electrical tasks when required.
• Maintaining accurate records and using our Facilities Management system for job tracking.

Apply now and help us keep our hospitals running safely and efficiently.

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.