Assistant Craftsman; Mechanical

Main area Mechanical/Hospital Engineering Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent:
On call and shift rota Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week) Job
-EG-CO8279390

Site University Hospitals Plymouth Town Plymouth Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

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.***

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.

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.

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.

• To be conversant with Electrical and Mechanical systems
• Use relevant tools, plant and equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
• Assist higher skilled grades on all types of maintenance, new works and repairs.
• Carry out semi-skilled duties independently and without routine supervision, and the ability to prioritise workload.
• On completion of relevant training carry out semi-skilled work on other trades (electrical and mechanical).
• Carry out maintenance on a wide range of heating systems, ventilation systems, water systems, boiler plant and observe safe working practices.
• 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

• NVQ Level 2 in Engineering Maintenance OR demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Good proven knowledge of engineering maintenance.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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