Deadline: 07 August 2025
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Job summary
To participate in the effective and efficient day to day maintenance / running of all types of engineering plant and equipment associated with a modern day NHS Foundation Trust Hospital.
Maintenance Craftsperson will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialist skills and should possess levels of flexibility and competence to allow them to perform the following:
Performs work including activities which can be complex and/or non-routine. Responsible for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment (Electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, building control and automation, standby generator plant, security access control, CCTV, nurse call systems, Building Management System and data communications etc.
Main duties of the job
- Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and minor capital work across the Trust ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
- Diagnose and repair faults in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical installations, plant and equipment; to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
- Understand the workings of Electrical Systems in NHS buildings. Instruct others in the above features and other aspects of his / her work. Perform a wide range of work of other crafts. Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new work. Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run plant and equipment. Be conversant with various aspects of electrical Planned Preventative Maintenance. Use all relevant tools and equipment. Understand fully the inter-relationship between various maintenance crafts.
- Actively participate in the operation of the Estates / Facilities management system including completion of all paperwork required of the scheme. (Including completion of all job dockets and time sheets).
- At all times carry Trust communication devices (pager/smart phone) to facilitate immediate response to emergencies (Mexborough rapid response team).
- Have the ability to prioritise and plan own workload utilising the Trust’s
- Planet FM Labour Management System using computer data, PC, and smart phone technology.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration – GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Working on aspects of electrical building services including testing routines and requirements under the Electricity at Work Regs.
- Working with low voltage switchgear, electrical distribution, power and lighting.
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Emergency Lighting (BS5266).
- Fire Alarm Systems (BS5839).
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- C & G 236 Pt 1 & 2 in Electrical Installation or by Electrical Engineering Maintenance NVQ Level 3 or Electrical Technicians Part II Cert.
- C & G 2381 17TH Edition Wiring Regulations BS 7671 and willing to work towards the 18TH Edition Wiring Regulations BS 7671.
Desirable
- C & G 2377 Certificate of Competence for the Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
- C & G 2391 Inspection, Testing & Certificate of Electrical Installations BS7671
- Emergency Generation.
- Mechanical skills training.
- Air conditioning systems.
- Heating Control/Building Management System.
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Team player, conscientious, methodical, flexible approach.
- Physical ability to undertake duties of the post.
- Participation in flexible / versatile working including weekends and out of hours.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work without direct supervision.
- Full driving license
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Time Management skills
- Able to prioritise work load
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Communicate effectively verbal and written.
- Excellent diagnostic fault finding skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
