Mechanically Biased Multi-Skilled Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a multi-skilled mechanical technician to join the Estates Department, performing complex and non-routine tasks related to hot and cold-water systems, heating, and water hygiene. The successful candidate will be responsible for fault finding, repairs, and potentially new installations across hospital sites. They will work independently and as part of a team, including participating in an on-call rota to respond to emergencies within 45 minutes. Flexibility to work at different sites and cover shifts is required.
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3, completed recognised apprenticeship in relevant base trade OR relevant experience within trade specialism
Desirable criteria
- Health and Safety Qualifications or modules of technical qualifications (IOSH One Day Working Safely, CSCS Gold card). City and Guilds 2391/4/5 Inspection & Testing
- Experience & Knowledge
- Background of mechanical work in the building industry/maintenance work.
- A clear understanding of health and safety procedures in theory and practical application.
- signifcant experience post apprenticeship.
- Relevant experience of NHS hospital environment.
- Installation and/or maintenance experience in an industrial or domestic or commercial setting.
- PLC knowledge and experience
- Ability to interpret & work from drawings & specifications.
- Demonstrable ability to interpret & fault find on a diverse range of complex mechanical/electrical systems and installations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, mainly verbally & in writing.
- Demonstrable competence in dealing with difficult and/or stressful circumstances.
- Ability to instruct others in relation to their designated task. work.
- Ability to work without supervision
- Awareness of limits of own knowledge and ability/willingness to seek guidance and support.
- A willingness to work flexibly and in a versatile manner to cover maintenance on a wide variety of plant & equipment
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise own work.
- A willingness to demonstrate reliability & flexibility in their contribution to service delivery in the face of changing service demands.
- A focus on customer service
- Willing to undertake training relevant to the post
- Willing to engage in new and innovative working practices to improve the service.
- A commitment to own continuous personal development.
- Basic IT skills or willing to learn
- Satisfactory completion of a skills assessment at interview
- Demonstrable knowledge of other crafts.
- NVQ 3, completed recognised apprenticeship in relevant base trade OR relevant experience within trade specialism
- Health and Safety Qualifications or modules of technical qualifications (IOSH One Day Working Safely, CSCS Gold card). City and Guilds 2391/4/5 Inspection & Testing
- Experience & Knowledge
- Background of mechanical work in the building industry/maintenance work.
- A clear understanding of health and safety procedures in theory and practical application.
- signifcant experience post apprenticeship.
- Relevant experience of NHS hospital environment.
- Installation and/or maintenance experience in an industrial or domestic or commercial setting.
- PLC knowledge and experience
- Ability to interpret & work from drawings & specifications.
- Demonstrable ability to interpret & fault find on a diverse range of complex mechanical/electrical systems and installations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, mainly verbally & in writing.
- Demonstrable competence in dealing with difficult and/or stressful circumstances.
- Ability to instruct others in relation to their designated task. work.
- Ability to work without supervision
- Awareness of limits of own knowledge and ability/willingness to seek guidance and support.
- A willingness to work flexibly and in a versatile manner to cover maintenance on a wide variety of plant & equipment
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise own work.
- A willingness to demonstrate reliability & flexibility in their contribution to service delivery in the face of changing service demands.
- A focus on customer service
- Willing to undertake training relevant to the post
- Willing to engage in new and innovative working practices to improve the service.
- A commitment to own continuous personal development.
- Basic IT skills or willing to learn
- Satisfactory completion of a skills assessment at interview
- Demonstrable knowledge of other crafts.
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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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Mechanically Biased Multi-Skilled Technician
The closing date is 10 September 2026
Job summary
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are seeking a Mechanical Fitter/ Plumber/ Maintenance Engineer to join our busy Estates Department to perform multi-skilled tasks which can be complex and/ or non-routine.
This involves working on hot and cold-water systems, heating systems, control of water hygiene and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment.
The successful candidate will be required to join the On-call [contact details removed] after sufficient training and must be able to respond to emergency calls within 45 minutes of leaving home and arriving at the hospital base.
Working 37.5 hours per week and based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford; you may however be required to work at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital or any other buildings the Trust has responsibility to maintain.
The Trust will also consider applicants that may want to utilise this as a development opportunity under Annex 21, of Agenda for Change (with the appropriate adjustment of duties).
Main duties of the job
- The role is for a skilled maintenance technician who mainly works on mechanical engineering tasks but also helps with other building and electrical jobs.
- You will look after heating, plumbing, and othe
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