Werelooking for someone with a mechanical engineering background, willing tobuild upon their skills in a learning and development role. A chance for bothtraining and advancement to support long-term future planning.
Youwill be at the forefront of a dynamic team solving complex problems, repairsand installation work in acollaborative environment.
TheEstates Mechanical Craftsperson is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operationand maintenance of all facilities, plant and equipment. From fault finding,repairs and installation, you'll play an essential role in ensuring thesafety, efficiency, and functionality of our facilities.
Responsiblefor ensuring safe systems of work are maintained in line with HTM by carrying out Competent Person Duties forLifts, Ventilation Systems, Medical Gases, etc following training,assessment, and formal appointment.
Therole is intended to develop an individuals learning and experience, supportcore qualifications with additional further training and development over afixed period to fulfil the requirements of a Maintenance Technician. The rolehas a dual aim, to enhance the individuals current learning qualificationsand support the learning with practical experience.
Thejob package includes: -
Salarypro rata Band 4 £27,485 to £30,162
Annualleave - 27 days per annum + statutory bank holidays rising to 33 days withservice.
Training
Main duties of the job
Thisrole provides the following services to the Trust: -
Plan own on-going maintenance work including problem solving of technicalissues and fault diagnosis.
Learn new techniques and undergo training as necessary to obtain thequalifications/experience for the band 5 Technicians role.
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and Day to Day duties involving themaintenance of all types of plant, equipment and installations, includingboilers, water testing and stripping down boilers for insurance inspections
Recording, updating and auditing estates records and assisting in thecompilation of Plant Histories.
Give assistance in carrying out surveys for future maintenance, alterations orimprovements including the preparation and compilation of technical reports.
Maintenanceand repair to building sanitary and water distribution systems.
Competent Person duties for working on mechanical systems Ventilation, waterand Medical gases. Instruct others on aspects of his/her work relating to theircore trade.
Participate in appropriate on-call/shift rotas, subject to appropriatenegotiations, and be prepared to work such hours that may be required in anemergency.
Any other duties as may be reasonably required by line management commensuratewith the grades of the post.
About us
LeedsTeaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. TheEstates and Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one ofthe largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,300 staff, weprovide a range of Estates & Facilities management services and ensureour buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe.
Whetherwe're cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact,providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients, or patrollingour sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds WayValues, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being theemployer of choice for estates and facilities in the region.
LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.
Expected Shortlisting Date
19/08/2025
Planned Interview Date
26/08/2025
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed overview of the jobdescription and personal specification please see attached job descriptionwhich gives the detail required for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 3 Vocational Qualification (e.g. A Level, access to higher educational diploma or advanced apprenticeship)
* Working towards (or willingness to complete) BTEC ONC in Mechanical Engineering
* Working towards (or willingness to complete) NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering
* Completion of a recognised and registered EITB apprenticeship
* BTEC ONC in Mechanical Engineering
* NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering
* Completion of a recognised and registered EITB apprenticeship
Experience
* Experience working in Building Services engineering in an Acute Hospital setting.
* Relevant experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility with an understanding of a range of work procedures and practices
* Working in an acute Hospital Environment, BMS systems, HTM's
Other criteria
* To attend and fully participate in training provided by the Trust
* Flexibility in role
* To supply own general tools (all power and specialist tools are supplied by the Trust)
Skills & behaviours
* Flexible and approachable
* Able to work as part of a team and co-ordinate work with other trades
* Understands and demonstrates the importance of effective communication with department heads
* Professional approach
* Able to prioritise own workload
* Able to work safely at heights
* Able to work within confined spaces (subject to suitable training)
* Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job
* Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the Trusts H&S policies (subject to suitable training)
* The post requires practical skills that require specific training and considerable experience of core trade. The manipulation of fine tools and materials is essential. Precision is important and on oc
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.
£27,485 to £30,162 a yearsubject to the pay award
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