Job vacancy: Estate Technician (Mechanical Bias), Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torquay

Job summary

Main area: Estates Mechanical maintenance
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (currently Monday - Friday 4 day working with rolling day off)
Job ref: 388-7315601-CORP

Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Torbay Hospital
Town: Torquay
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum - Plus call out standby fee and call out hours
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/08/2025 23:59

Estate Technician (Mechanical Bias)

NHS AfC: Band 4

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To ensure Mechanical plant operations are maintained to provide the correct service and environmental conditions within the Trust Estate.

Working with your Mechanical Supervisor and colleagues, deliver the repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) mechanical service activity to ensure compliance with statute and best practice, and customer satisfaction.
Carry out complex/non-routine/routine mechanical work on engineering services, equipment and systems, working in other trades as necessary, in accordance with current regulations and legislation
This is a “hands-on” position and you will require the physical skills to carry out planned maintenance and reactive tasks.
This role includes on call duties, and some flexibility with start and finish times will be required dependent upon clinical operational restrictions

This role is a key part of the Estates Delivery function, working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

This role will be required to carry out maintenance outside of main clinical times and some flexibility of shift times will be required.

Overtime duties may be required by this role.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through a 4 year accredited training course on required equipment; or level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

Specialist knowledge/experience in mechanical systems – ie steam, water, air conditioning, ventilation,
Health & Safety Qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of multi skilled trades acquired through training / experience
• Experienced in the use of IT based control systems
• Evidence of recent and relevant CPD
• Experience in writing and compiling reports.
• Knowledge / awareness of asbestos, water, electrical and mechanical safety
• Holds a current driving licence

Desirable criteria

Specialist knowledge/experience in mechanical systems – ie steam, water, air conditioning, ventilation,
Knowledge and experience of electrical services
Knowledge of works within hospital environments
Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.