Job summary
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a fantastic opportunity for aspiring, customer focused, mechanical maintenance professionals to be based at the Freeman Hospital. Working within a small multi-disciplinary team, the chosen applicant will help maintain the building services infrastructure at one of the Top 10 Hospital Trusts in the U.K.
On offer is:
- An attractive salary of up to £37,796 (dependant on previous experience) with enhancements available for shift working.
- Inclusion in one of the most generous pension schemes in the country with employer contributions of 9.3%.
- Clear career progression routes.
- Regular professional training with access to development training.
- A regular, consistent, working pattern
- Interview Date: 19th September 2025
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
- Installation, Maintenance & Repair:
- Install, maintain, service, and repair a wide range of plumbing and heating systems, including domestic hot and cold water systems, heating plant, pipework, sanitary ware, and associated infrastructure across the hospital estate.
- Technical Support & Compliance:
- Provide technical advice and support to estates maintenance staff and contractors to ensure all plumbing and heating works comply with current safety standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Surveys & Inspections:
- Undertake condition surveys of plumbing and heating systems.
- Evaluate inspection reports and contribute to planned preventative maintenance schedules and remedial works.
- Competent/Responsible Person Duties:
- Act as a Competent Person/Responsible Person (as defined by Health Technical Memoranda) in at least two of the following areas:
- Water Safety (e.g., Legionella control)
- Pressure Systems
- Confined Spaces
- Decontamination
- Specialist Ventilation (where applicable)
- Candidate Requirements:
- Completion of a recognised plumbing and/or heating engineering apprenticeship.
- Demonstrable experience in plumbing and heating maintenance, ideally within a healthcare or large commercial environment.
- Strong understanding of water hygiene, heating systems, and relevant building services regulations.
- Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to learning and development.
- Flexible and responsive to the needs of a large, complex hospital estate.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To install, maintain, service and repair the full range of estates specialist equipment, plant and infrastructure.
- Provides technical advice to other estates maintenance staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
- Act in the role of Competent Person/Responsible Person, as defined by Health Technical Memorandum, for at least two of the following areas:
- Water Safety
- Lifting Equipment
- Pressure Systems
- Medical Gasses.
- Specialist Ventilation
- Decontamination.
- Confined Spaces
- Undertakes condition surveys, evaluates inspection reports.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To install, maintain, service and repair the full range of estates specialist equipment, plant and infrastructure.
- Provides technical advice to other estates maintenance staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
- Act in the role of Competent Person/Responsible Person, as defined by Health Technical Memorandum, for at least two of the following areas:
- Water Safety
- Lifting Equipment
- Pressure Systems
- Medical Gasses.
- Specialist Ventilation
- Decontamination.
- Confined Spaces
- Undertakes condition surveys, evaluates inspection reports.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BTEC, HNC/HND or Approved Apprenticeship, City and Guilds or NVQ 3 Technicians Certificate or equivalent qualifications in relevant topics plus significant technical experience
- Comprehensive post apprenticeship experience in hospital maintenance environment.
Desirable
- Qualification and experience mechanical / motor con BTEC or City and Guilds in Medical Gas Pipeline and Vacuum Systems and BTEC or City & Guilds in Decontamination Equipment and Sterilisation.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Expertise and a full understanding of complex mechanical healthcare related infrastructure.
- Thorough working knowledge of Building Management Systems
- Have a detailed working knowledge of the following: o Ventilation and cooling systems. o Steam generation and distribution. o MTHW & LTHW generation and distribution. o DHW & DCW generation and distribution. o BMS control systems. o Pneumatic systems.
- An understanding of key legislation relating to the maintenance of facilities.
- Experience of working in an industrial environment.
- Electrical/mechanical services systems maintenance.
Desirable
- Mechanical testing and inspection
- Knowledge of Healthcare Technical Guidance
- Hospital experience.
- Working with natural gas systems
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to make workload assessments and allocation.
- Ability to evaluate and solve problems in situ.
- Ability to communicate verbally by phone and in writing to Senior Management and clinical users throughout the Trust.
- PC and IT literate. Ability to use tools and test equipment.
- Fit and mobile.
Desirable
- Pipe welding, steriliser maintenance
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BTEC, HNC/HND or Approved Apprenticeship, City and Guilds or NVQ 3 Technicians Certificate or equivalent qualifications in relevant topics plus significant technical experience
- Comprehensive post apprenticeship experience in hospital maintenance environment.
Desirable
- Qualification and experience mechanical / motor con BTEC or City and Guilds in Medical Gas Pipeline and Vacuum Systems and BTEC or City & Guilds in Decontamination Equipment and Sterilisation.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Expertise and a full understanding of complex mechanical healthcare related infrastructure.
- Thorough working knowledge of Building Management Systems
- Have a detailed working knowledge of the following: o Ventilation and cooling systems. o Steam generation and distribution. o MTHW & LTHW generation and distribution. o DHW & DCW generation and distribution. o BMS control systems. o Pneumatic systems.
- An understanding of key legislation relating to the maintenance of facilities.
- Experience of working in an industrial environment.
- Electrical/mechanical services systems maintenance.
Desirable
- Mechanical testing and inspection
- Knowledge of Healthcare Technical Guidance
- Hospital experience.
- Working with natural gas systems
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to make workload assessments and allocation.
- Ability to evaluate and solve problems in situ.
- Ability to communicate verbally by phone and in writing to Senior Management and clinical users throughout the Trust.
- PC and IT literate. Ability to use tools and test equipment.
- Fit and mobile.
Desirable
- Pipe welding, steriliser maintenance
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
