About the role
Dorset Healthcare Estates and Facilities Directorate are looking to appoint a self‑motivated Estates Plumbing & Heating Mechanical Engineer.
The team, based at our new office and workshop facilities in Wareham, delivers pre‑planned maintenance and repair services to a variety of Trust premises across Dorset, including Community Hospitals, Health Centres, Mental Health Units and Administrative Buildings.
Benefits
The post comes with an on‑call allowance currently at 4.5%, NHS Pension, 27 days leave per year plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, overtime paid at premium rates, a tracked vehicle (for business use only), work wear and all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Responsibilities
* Carry out installation, maintenance, servicing and repairs to a full range of specialist Healthcare and healthcare premises equipment, including domestic and commercial gas boilers.
* Provide a technical diagnostic and fault‑finding service on plant and equipment.
* Provide technical assistance, instruction, and training/mentoring to Maintenance Craftsmen and Maintenance Workers on complex maintenance issues.
* Provide out of hours cover as part of the Estates On‑Call rota.
* Work in partnership with Facilities Managers, the Estates Leadership Team, Electrical and Building Officers, and clinical and management staff across the Trust.
* Work closely with colleagues in the building and electrical operational teams, as well as the Estates Leadership, Compliance, and Minor New Works teams, to apply installation, maintenance, technical diagnosis and fault‑finding skills to a range of equipment.
Qualifications and Experience
Must hold a valid right to work in the UK and not require visa sponsorship.
Self‑motivated and able to work flexibly.
Previous experience in a demanding maintenance environment.
Ability to work physically and adapt to varied tasks.
Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required. The Trust will cover the cost of the check. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
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