Maintenance Craftsperson; Mechanical

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated maintenance craftsperson (Mechanical) to join a team of engineering craftsperson responsible for the maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment at buildings maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services. The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Competent Person (CP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multiple engineer services and support CHoICE to meet its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing partners.

As part of the role, the post holder will be required to be flexible and have a wide ranging knowledge of mechanical systems to ensure maintenance, repair and installation activities can be completed in the most efficient and effective manner whilst providing the best possible services. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to operate and maintain large‑scale mechanical systems which include AHUs, LTHW systems, steam plant, pressure systems, medical gas system, refrigeration plant and BMS control.

The role will also require participation in the current CFS rolling 365‑day shift pattern/system, an on‑call rota and overtime when required for which appropriate payments will be made.

Base salary: £33,127 to £40,327 per year. Overtime, call‑outs, planned and emergency work will generate additional rewards.

To undertake actual maintenance and installation work/activities where appropriate across the whole range of engineering services managed/maintained by CFS; undertake surveys, inspections, fault finding, servicing and rectification of engineering system faults; and provide technical advice, guidance and where appropriate supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues.

Participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system, on‑call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate, with appropriate payments.

Date posted: 10 February 2026

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time

Reference number: M9155-Z-EA-0925-79-5

Job locations:
Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. CHoICE provides a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion – our team contributes to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part‑time, and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible.

We provide a range of benefits including a Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle‑to‑work scheme and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.

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Experience (Essential)

• Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
• Detailed knowledge and experience of mechanical system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience
• Complex fault diagnosis requiring interpreting technical issues and formulating technical solutions to improve performance and maintain the service
• Suitable and sufficient experience as a competent person to a level able to accept a permit to work from an authorised person

Experience…