The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Estates Mechanical Technician

The closing date is 06 August 2025

Job summary

To undertake all advanced/complex mechanical maintenance covering:

  • Day to day defects
  • Planned preventative maintenance
  • Installation work/projects

To carry out maintenance, repair works, installation and minor improvements. Duties will be carried out at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust and any property or premises associated with The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

To provide an efficient and cost-effective maintenance and repair service.

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.

Responsible for ensuring timely completion of PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive works documentation/ recording requirements by use of electronic handheld devices

Carry out installation and improvement work across all contracted sites in accordance with organisational standards and national legislation.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Details

Date posted

23 July 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

303-7253746

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for further information about the duties of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for further information about the duties of the job.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Completed a recognised apprenticeship

Desirable

  • Experienced working in the NHS

Training and Skills

Essential

  • HNC/HND/BTEC/ONC in a relevant mechanical engineering subject plus relevant professional experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working with specialist hospital mechanical systems

Training and Skills

Essential

  • Water safety training - Legionella Awareness. Must have a thorough understanding of L8 regs.

Desirable

  • Experience of working on Building Management Systems
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Completed a recognised apprenticeship

Desirable

  • Experienced working in the NHS

Training and Skills

Essential

  • HNC/HND/BTEC/ONC in a relevant mechanical engineering subject plus relevant professional experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working with specialist hospital mechanical systems

Training and Skills

Essential

  • Water safety training - Legionella Awareness. Must have a thorough understanding of L8 regs.

Desirable

  • Experience of working on Building Management Systems

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

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Estates

Dave Cooke

davidcooke@nhs.net

01216854239

Details

Date posted

23 July 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

303-7253746

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


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