Application Deadline: 25 November 2025
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year + £2,457.75 rrp
Contract: Permanent
Job summary
Are you an experienced Mechanical craftsperson, looking to develop your career working for the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may have the perfect option for you.
Our Estates team is looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Mechanical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at Bedford Hospital. Duties will include carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to a wide range of building services and equipment. The ability to take part in the on call rota and work overtime is an essential part of this role. Please note that due to participation in the on call rota it is necessary for you to live within a 15 miles radius of the site.
The Maintenance department, consisting of electrical, mechanical and building trades, is responsible for the maintenance of the Trusts properties and equipment. The department is customer focused aiming to provide a high quality service at all times with teamwork, respect and integrity being core values.
Although we have a very strong learning and development function, you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career in order for your time with us to be a real success, we have highlighted three of them below:
- Time served (or have equivalent experience) mechanical fitter or plumber
- Have an appropriate qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline
- Thorough experience in the maintenance or service industries
Job responsibilities
Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of mechanical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to: steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, ward equipment, decontamination equipment.
Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder.
Fabricate, assemble, erect, install and commission new work, associated with the core skill.
Assist team members where other skills are involved. Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.
Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.
The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc.
Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate. Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants.
Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trusts Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices.
Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures. Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department.
Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures. Participate in the oncall arrangements providing 24 hour cover to the hospital.
To have the ability to carry out minor duties of other trades when required such as electrical, building and carpentry.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3, C&G or equivalent in a relevant mechanical discipline
- Recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification and experience
Desirable
- IOSH Working Safely
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a service and/or maintenance role
- Ability to carry out a wide range of mechanical maintenance tasks
Desirable
- Experience in the maintenance of healthcare building services and equipment
- Experience of on call working
Knowledge
Essential
- Proficient in the safe usage of all tools and equipment required to carry out the tasks required
- Reasonable level of computer skills
- Good awareness of health and safety legislation and experience of working to safe systems of work
Desirable
- In depth working knowledge of building services engineering
- Basic electrical skills
- Water quality management awareness
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).
