Mechanical Tradesperson
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical/Plumbing skilled tradesperson to join the Estates Maintenance Department at University Hospital's Bristol and Weston NHS Trust. The role involves reacting to breakdowns, carrying out repairs and routine maintenance of plumbing and mechanical equipment. You will also undertake minor installation work and participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota. The position offers further training opportunities and an attractive salary package.
Essential criteria
- You will be a qualified craftsman
- Must possess evidence of completing an approved Trade Apprenticeship
- Understanding and evidence of current Health and Safety legislation training relating to areas of work
- A current driving licence & willing to drive a Trust owned vehicle
- Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of Building Maintenance & Installation works
- Experienced in Building fault finding
- Good all round knowledge of building
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in Healthcare building maintenance environment or equivalent service environment
- Qualifications and Training
- You will be a qualified craftsman
- Must possess evidence of completing an approved Trade Apprenticeship
- Understanding and evidence of current Health and Safety legislation training relating to areas of work
- A current driving licence & willing to drive a Trust owned vehicle
- Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of Building Maintenance & Installation works
- Experienced in Building fault finding
- Good all round knowledge of building
- Experience of working in Healthcare building maintenance environment or equivalent service environment
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Mechanical Tradesperson
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
The Estates Maintenance Department at University Hospital's Bristol and Weston NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity arise for an experienced Mechanical/Plumbing skilled tradesperson based in Bristol on a fixed term basis.
With a starting salary of £31,952 pro rata, plus overtime and unsocial enhancements, and a great annual leave and pension offer there isn't a better time to consider joining the team!
You'll join an experienced and dedicated mechanical team, working as part of a larger estate's workforce of around 100 people.
If you're looking to expand your skills as a Plumber and move into commercial buildings - this is an ideal opportunity for you! We provide an extensive training package to support you in understanding a complex healthcare estate.
The ideal candidate will have:-
- Experience of working as a domestic or commercial plumber in any setting
- A City & Guild Mechanical/Plumbing qualification at Level 3 or equivalent
- Have a desire to work in a large healthcare environment
The shift pattern is Mon to Fri 08:00 - 16:00 plus on call.
Main duties of the job
- React promptly to day-to-day breakdowns of plumbing and mechanical equipment/assets ensuring response and completion times meet the Trust KPI's
- Carry out wide range of mec
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