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Job summary

Main area
Mechanical/Hospital Engineering
Grade
3
Contract
Permanent: On call and shift rota
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
216-LT-CO8091026
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Plymouth
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/07/2026 23:59

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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust logo

Craftsman Assistant (Mechanical Engineering)

3

Job overview

To carry out routine maintenance work and minor repair or assist on Mechanical Services, Systems, Plant and Equipment (Planned and Breakdown) in addition to Mechanical Installation works in accordance with the current Regulations.

The Estates team pride themselves on being able to tackle any job to keep clinical services operational. We do this with continued development through training and mentoring in the varied systems we are responsible for. 

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

This role requires experience in a maintenance environment with NVQ2 in Engineering Maintenance or similar.

Successful candidates would take part in additional training to enable them to carry out varying maintenance tasks in all mechanical hospital engineering disciplines.   

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.

The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.

If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team.   

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.   

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.  It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.

 If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 

  1. To be conversant with Electrical and Mechanical systems 
  2. Use relevant tools, plant and equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 
  3.  Assist higher skilled grades on all types of maintenance, new works and repairs. 
  4. Carry out semi-skilled duties independently and without routine supervision, and the ability to prioritise workload. 
  5. On completion of relevant training carry out semi-skilled work on other trades (electrical and mechanical). 
  6. Carry out maintenance on a wide range of heating systems, ventilation systems, water systems, boiler plant and observe safe working practices. 
  7. Carry out maintenance on drainage systems (above and below ground) using appropriate pressure washers, breathing apparatus and tools.

For further information please see attached job description

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 2 in Engineering Maintenance OR demonstrable equivalent experience.
  • Good knowledge of engineering maintenance.
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ Level 3.
  • Electro technical Certification Scheme registration.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Good written and verbal skills.
  • Carry out minor works and repairs unsupervised to the required standard.
  • Work as a member of a workshop team.
  • Be able to communicate with a wide cross section of people.
  • Proven ability to assist craftsmen/Technician.
  • PC skills

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience in a maintenance environment.
  • Relevant demonstrable experience and understanding of building services.
  • Basic understanding of relevant health & safety legislation.
  • Base level of theoretical knowledge of Electrical / Mechanical systems.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kevin Martin
Job title
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752431302
Additional information

Kevin Martin, telephone 01752 431302, email [email protected]

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