Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical/Electrical)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a highly motivated Multi-Skilled Craftsperson to maintain the Hexham Hospital site and Haltwhistle Memorial Hospital site. The post holder will be involved in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all Building/Engineering, life and business-critical services, plant and equipment. They will also participate in the Estate's on-call rota and undertake essential out of hours duties. The successful candidate will have M&E Building Services experience, be versatile, and possess good technical knowledge and communication skills.
Key responsibilities
- Provide a multi-skilled Electrical & Mechanical service provision for the Estates Department.
- Organise and prioritise own workload, and work unsupervised.
- Demonstrate total commitment, versatility and flexibility whilst undertaking all tasks and delegated work.
- Understand the complete workings and operation of all building services Mechanical & Electrical plant and equipment.
- Install, service, test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced Mechanical & Electrical plant and equipment.
- Deal with new situations as they arise and impart knowledge onto others to further their development.
- Undertake training as and when required to obtain, maintain and develop skills and knowledge base.
Essential criteria
- Minimum BTEC ONC/City & Guilds in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, or have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Recognised EITB Apprenticeship Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
- Previous post apprenticeship experience
- Experience of working on a wide range of highly complex mechanical and electrical plant undertaking planned maintenance and repairs
- Have experience of working on domestic heating, hot water, LPHW heating and domestic, steam systems and associated steam raising plant
- Have some experience of 400V emergency standby alternator sets
- Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
Desirable criteria
- BTEC HNC.
- Relevant experience and professional specialist knowledge of working on highly complex multi faceted equipment within a healthcare environment
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
- Computer literate with experience of working on Building Management Systems and other Estates related monitoring and testing systems
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical/Electrical)
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Multiskilled Craftsperson to work at Hexham General Hospital. The successful candidate(s) will work alongside the current multi skilled team to maintain the Hexham Hospital site including the Haltwhistle Memorial Hospital site. The post is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and will also take part in the emergency on call rota.
The post holder is working for Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be involved in the day to day operation and maintenance of all Building/Engineering, life and business-critical services, plant and equipment within all Trust and non-Trust properties within their remit, including some installation work. They will be required to participate in the Estate's on-call rota and undertake essential out of hours on-call duties, as directed.
The successful applicant will already have M&E Building Services experience, be versatile, able to handle conflicting priorities and have the ability to work under pressure. They will
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