Maintenance Craftsman; Mechanical; Shift

Maintenance Craftsman (Mechanical) (Shift Working)

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Are you a highly skilled, experienced maintenance professional? #TeamUHD is looking for a maintenance craftsman (mechanical) to join the Estates department on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site. You will have completed a recognised mechanical or building services apprenticeship and gained wide experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance. This could be a BTEC HNC level, City and Guilds or relevant post‑apprenticeship training or equivalent experience.

We require a current UK manual driving licence. You will work on a shift pattern, participate in an emergency on‑call rota and have opportunities for overtime.

Salary: £31,049 – £37,796 per annum (Band
5) plus local RRP (£3,277 pa) and an approximate £1,000 on‑call retainer. As this is a shift‑working position, enhancements are payable in line with Agenda for Change, estimated to add around £5,000–£6,000 per annum to total earnings.

Relocation expenses are applicable for this role. Base location:
Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

• Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days (plus bank holidays)
• Training/development opportunities
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• Enrolment into the generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS discounts at thousands of retailers with a Blue Light Card
• Salary saving schemes such as home electronics, bike and car schemes

Essential Qualifications

• HNC in Building Services plus specialist training and experience to graduate level, or equivalent gained through a relevant apprenticeship plus additional specialist training, short courses and C.P.D.
• Authorised/Responsible and/or Competent Person in one or more of the following specialisms: LV Electrical Systems, HV Electrical Systems, Heating and Ventilation Systems, Decontamination, Safe Water Systems, Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS), Confined Spaces

Essential Experience

• Extensive knowledge of the mechanical and/or plumbing systems in NHS premises.
• In‑depth knowledge of all relevant legislation and technical guidance.
• In‑depth knowledge of all relevant Health Technical Memoranda.
• Significant experience working in a complex engineering/building environment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of electrical systems in NHS premises.

Technical Skills Competencies

• Skilled in maintenance, fault finding, test & repair work on a very wide range of complex engineering services & equipment, with the ability to work unassisted in varying, often technical environments whilst complying with Health & Safety/environmental regulations and standards.

Other Requirements Specific to the Role

• Participate in outside‑of‑normal‑hours on‑call rota.
• Full UK driving licence.

Language Requirement

• Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

• Reference number: 153-CO04705-E
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Interview date: 16th January 2026
• Posted date: 23 December 2025
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for Change
• Band: 5
• Location:
  
  The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust – The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
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