Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Maintenance Shift Craftsperson

The closing date is 21 January 2026

Job summary

Maintenance Shift Craftsperson Band 5- 37.5 hours per week

A vacancy has arisen for a time served mechanical or electrical craftsperson, willing to perform mechanical tasks, to work a rotating shift pattern (3 days on, 4 days off, 3 nights on, 5 days off.) maintaining plant and equipment on the Stepping Hill Hospital site. The post holder will have primary responsibility for the running and maintenance of the main boiler house and associated steam rising plant, together with out of hours hands on responsibility for site maintenance and repairs. Salary circa 35 - 40K with shift enhancements.

With a recognised apprenticeship in and a minimum of level 3 BTEC or NVQ qualifications your wide experience will enable you to carry out maintenance and repairs of plant and equipment on the hospital site. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated individual with good communication skills, general electrical/mechanical engineering experience, and an ability to work on their own initiative.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be employed by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust as a maintenance craftsperson to undertake work appropriate to their core skills. Based at the Stepping Hill Hospital Site with key responsibilities for Boiler House PPM duties including BOAS (Boiler Operations Accreditation Scheme) trained accredited operator award, out of hours emergency response for faults on electrical, mechanical and plumbing services throughout the Hospital.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-ANC5MCRAFT-01-26

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Apprenticeship
  • Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Installation HNC/HND (NVQ 3 equivalent or higher) plus relevant experience to graduate level
  • Good education standard

Desirable

  • HNC/ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Gas/oil fired boiler qualifications (NVQ 3 equivalent or higher)
  • CP Pressure Systems
  • Qualification in welding (NVQ 3 equivalent or higher).
  • Qualification in Water Hygiene.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in test & inspection of Mechanical installations.

Desirable

  • Intermediate/advanced PC keyboard skills

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant works maintenance background.
  • Experience of plant maintenance.
  • Experience in the engineering maintenance.

Desirable

  • NHS Estates background.
  • Experience of Building Management Systems.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills.
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Apprenticeship
  • Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Installation HNC/HND (NVQ 3 equivalent or higher) plus relevant experience to graduate level
  • Good education standard

Desirable

  • HNC/ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Gas/oil fired boiler qualifications (NVQ 3 equivalent or higher)
  • CP Pressure Systems
  • Qualification in welding (NVQ 3 equivalent or higher).
  • Qualification in Water Hygiene.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in test & inspection of Mechanical installations.

Desirable

  • Intermediate/advanced PC keyboard skills

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant works maintenance background.
  • Experience of plant maintenance.
  • Experience in the engineering maintenance.

Desirable

  • NHS Estates background.
  • Experience of Building Management Systems.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Maintenance Manager (Mechanical)

Adam Hampson

Adam.Hampson@stockport.nhs.uk

01614195394

Details

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-ANC5MCRAFT-01-26

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Supporting documents

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