South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Estates Support Worker (higher level)

The closing date is 17 December 2025

Job summary

To work as part of a managed team. Work to be of both complex and non-complex nature, responsible for minor repairs and routine planned preventative maintenance activities, as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures, and taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

The work does involve lone working which requires candidates to be able to identify various alarms and working in restricted places, it is therefore essential that candidates read the Job Description and are able to undertake all tasks required.

Main duties of the job

To carry out tasks reactive and ppm tasks issued by the team leader and also when required assist other team members in carrying out repairs and assists Tradesperson who are undertaking mechanical/electrical installations and/or enabling works, associated with a range of engineering systems

About us

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

Your Leadership Impact

Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CP-7328410

Job locations

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

First aid knowledge especially electric shock treatment
Knowledge of carrying out planned preventative maintenance on electrical / mechanical systems.

Desirable

Basic plumbing skills.
Basic electrical awareness.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

English & Maths GCSE Grade 4 or above or Functional Skills level 2 or equivalent NVQ level 2 qualification preferably in engineering
City & Guilds or NVQ in relevant course
Manual Handling Training
Health and Safety Training

Desirable

First aid at work
Safe release of trapped passengers.
Competent person Water systems.
Legionella awareness
TMV maintenance
NVQ level 2 or higher preferably in an engineering discipline

Experience

Essential

Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision.

Desirable

Experience using ppm systems and permit to works.
Experience of working in an acute hospital environment.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Able to work at heights
Able to work in confined spaces

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

First aid knowledge especially electric shock treatment
Knowledge of carrying out planned preventative maintenance on electrical / mechanical systems.

Desirable

Basic plumbing skills.
Basic electrical awareness.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

English & Maths GCSE Grade 4 or above or Functional Skills level 2 or equivalent NVQ level 2 qualification preferably in engineering
City & Guilds or NVQ in relevant course
Manual Handling Training
Health and Safety Training

Desirable

First aid at work
Safe release of trapped passengers.
Competent person Water systems.
Legionella awareness
TMV maintenance
NVQ level 2 or higher preferably in an engineering discipline

Experience

Essential

Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision.

Desirable

Experience using ppm systems and permit to works.
Experience of working in an acute hospital environment.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Able to work at heights
Able to work in confined spaces

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Employer's website

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