Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Maintenance Technician Mechanical (On Call)

The closing date is 09 September 2025

Job summary

Undertake core craft mechanical and general engineering duties associated works for the Trust and its outside Partner customers. Also undertake non-core generic duties in line with training and competency requirements. Maintains engineering services and equipment at Hospitals, GP surgeries, Health Centres, Resource Centres, Offices etc

(Additional Recruitment & Retention Payment of 15% of Basic salary applicable to position (to be reviewed in July 2027)

Main duties of the job

1. Undertake a range of Mechanical engineering/plumbing work, procedures for installation, commissioning, testing and validation, repair and routine maintenance of new, refurbished and existing industrial/commercial and domestic equipment or services, whilst at time observing all relevant Health and Safety guidelines and regulations

2. Undertake other non-mechanical multi skilling duties where skills, abilities and competence/training are appropriate for such and has been approved by supervisors

3. Undertake appointed Competent Person (CP) roles after appointment by the trusts Authorised Person (AP) as required and in accordance with HTM's for which additional training will be provided.

4. Install, maintain, fault find, test and validate and problem solve complex equipment/systems/plant in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, relevant H&S regulations, Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP's), Hospital Technical Memorandums (HTM's) British Standards etc. and in the most efficient manner

5. Interpret and work from electronic drawings, specifications, risk assessments, method statements, permits to work, work orders etc. using both paper and computer-based systems.

6. Carry out specialist testing, complex maintenance and servicing where training has been given and competencies or certification allow.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

  • Supporting your career development and progression
  • Excellent NHS Pension scheme
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Options for flexible working
  • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
  • If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
  • Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
  • Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
  • Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
  • Free car parking at all trust sites
  • Free flu vaccinations every year
  • Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-BK-25-7404652

Job locations

Longton Cottage Hospital

Upper Belgrave Road

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

ST3 4QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Achieved accreditation through a 4 year training course in relevant field or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience
  • Possess relevant qualification i.e. City & Guilds, NVQ 3 or other equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience
  • Additional CPD in a relevant field
  • Time served experience of working in a similar role or discipline
  • Experience of working in a similar role or discipline
  • Ability to travel between sites

Desirable

  • Relevant professional membership(s)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience and ability to undertake a wide range of related trade maintenance installation and repairs
  • Experience of activities within the property maintenance field
  • Experience of using computerised maintenance systems
  • Experience, understanding and appreciation of other trades performed within Estates

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Time served in a relevant discipline

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Communicate appropriately with others at work
  • An appreciation of technological advances in the field of Estates
  • Awareness of Health and Safety issues applicable to role
  • Understanding an appreciation of risk assessments applicable to the role
  • Listen to, understand and follow lengthy or multistep instructions and narratives on a range of topics and in a range of contexts
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Achieved accreditation through a 4 year training course in relevant field or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience
  • Possess relevant qualification i.e. City & Guilds, NVQ 3 or other equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience
  • Additional CPD in a relevant field
  • Time served experience of working in a similar role or discipline
  • Experience of working in a similar role or discipline
  • Ability to travel between sites

Desirable

  • Relevant professional membership(s)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience and ability to undertake a wide range of related trade maintenance installation and repairs
  • Experience of activities within the property maintenance field
  • Experience of using computerised maintenance systems
  • Experience, understanding and appreciation of other trades performed within Estates

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Time served in a relevant discipline

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Communicate appropriately with others at work
  • An appreciation of technological advances in the field of Estates
  • Awareness of Health and Safety issues applicable to role
  • Understanding an appreciation of risk assessments applicable to the role
  • Listen to, understand and follow lengthy or multistep instructions and narratives on a range of topics and in a range of contexts

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Longton Cottage Hospital

Upper Belgrave Road

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

ST3 4QX


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Longton Cottage Hospital

Upper Belgrave Road

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

ST3 4QX


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Manager

Paul Machin

paul.machin@mpft.nhs.uk

03007907000

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-BK-25-7404652

Job locations

Longton Cottage Hospital

Upper Belgrave Road

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

ST3 4QX


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