Job summary
- Main area
- Estates Tradesperson (Mechanical Bias)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (+On Call)
- Job ref
- 349-EST-7881658*
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North Manchester General Hospital
- Town
- Crumpsall
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum / pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Estates Tradesperson (Mechanical/Plumber/HVAC)
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
North Manchester General Hospital are looking to recruit an experienced tradesperson with a mechanical bias to our ever expanding team.
The hospital is undergoing a huge redevelopment since being brought into MFT umbrella of hospitals. Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that:
- Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching
- Attracts, develops and retains great people
- Is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provide
This role is to directly support the Director of Estates in ensuring that the Directorate both creates and supports a caring environment through the delivery of an effective estates service at best value and quality
Main duties of the job
The role consists of a wide and varied review of responsibilities and tasks. No two days will ever be the same as we develop the site into a modern hospital. Tasks include:
- To ensure that the properties are maintained in accordance with the service level agreements and to the appropriate quality and standards expected
- To maintain a high-quality environment for both clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors.
- Provide technical advice to other estates staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures
- To assist, plan and organise operational maintenance for the Trust under guidance.
- Execute a range of controlled operations e.g. isolations, interruptions of mechanical supplies, under guidance
- Review and develop maintenance procedures including maintenance programmes for new equipment and regulatory changes.
- Provide estates assistance across MFT sites as required for resilience and as instructed by senior staff.
- Participation in the Estates on-call rota or any other rota as required to meet the service demands.
Working for our organisation
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
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Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- City and Guilds Level 3/ NVQ Level 3/ ONC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Building Services and significant equivalent experience
- Ability to travel
- Health & Safety Awareness
Desirable criteria
- City Guilds 18th Edition
- Asbestos Awareness
- Risk Assessment Training
- Manual Handling Training
- Lift Release Training
- Competent Person in electrical/mechanical discipline
- Working within a hospital environment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a pressurised reactive environment
- Completion of a structured training program in Electrical/Mechanical/Building Engineering discipline for a minimum of 5 years
- Practical and theoretical building structure and fabric knowledge
- Experience of Service Level Agreements
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of NHS Estates HTMs and HBNs
- Knowledge of a variety of computer based Building Management Systems i.e. CAFM
- Experience of estate related audits and control procedures
- Experience in both Operational Estates activities in a large Acute NHS Organisation
- Experience of working for an NHS Trust with outsourced services through a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Agreement
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals at all levels in the organisation and externally.
- Good communication skills both written and verbally
- Ability to present information in clear and understandable format
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to carry out works across trades
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and a flexible approach to developing solutions
- To undertake best and safe practices under Health and Safety Guidelines
- Maintaining continuous Professional Development by training
- IT literate
Knowledge and Requirements
Essential criteria
- Engineering or Building knowledge/ expertise
- Knowledge of a variety of computer-based Building Management Systems
- Knowledge of estate management techniques
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with NHS estate plant and equipment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ed Bond
- Job title
- Business Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 9223255
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