Craftsperson (Mechanical) Plumber
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves carrying out pre-planned and reactive mechanical maintenance works to ensure compliance with statutory regulations within the Trust's properties in the Teesside areas. You will be part of a small engineering team, using Estates Transport to travel across the locality. The position requires participation in an out-of-hours on-call service and may involve temporary work in other areas like Durham or Scarborough.
Key responsibilities
- Provide efficient and cost-effective maintenance and repair services to Trust properties.
- Carry out installation and improvement works in accordance with standards and legislation.
- Assist other trades and contractors as needed.
- Ensure all tools, equipment, and machinery are tested and maintained.
- Undertake work in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.
- Participate in the Estates out of hours on-call service.
Essential criteria
- Successful completion of a recognised mechanical bias apprenticeship
- NVQ Level 3 (mechanical bias) or equivalent and relevant qualification
- Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
- Working knowledge of mechanical (H&C water systems) in complex properties
- Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical plant including boilers and diesel engines
- Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation
- Good working knowledge of British Standards and ACOPs relevant to the trade
- Understanding of associated trades and relationships
- Ability to participate in the On-Call rota
- To be able to manage time and prioritise appropriately
- Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention detail
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and behaviours
- Able to use own initiative and work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to undertake semi-skilled and non-plumbing tasks as required
- Willing to undertake further multi-skilled training
- Committed to continued personal development
- Committed to promoting apositive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities
- Committed to promoting a positive image of theEstates Department
- Self-aware and committed to continual personaldevelopment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Multi-skilled mechanical experience
- Significant post apprenticeship experience
- Working knowledge of Gas Safe legislation
- Working knowledge of the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme
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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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Craftsperson (Mechanical) Plumber
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
The main purpose of the role is to carry out a schedule of pre-planned maintenance works to comply with statutory and mandatory compliance regulations. You will also be carrying out reactive works as a part of our PPM programme.
You will be part of a small , busy team maintaining the Trusts properties in the Teesside areas using the Estates Transport where necessary.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Work is distributed using the MICAD and Zetasafe programs so an awareness of this type of system would be an advantage, but all relevant training will be given.
Main duties of the job
To provide an efficient and cost-effective maintenance and repair service to all properties owned or leased by the Trust.
Carry out installation and improvement works across all contracted sites, in accordance with organisational standards and national legislation.
To assist other trades and contractors, in accordance with service need.
To ensure that all tools, equipment and machinery used in the performance of duties are test
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