Maintenance Skilled Tradesperson (Mechanical)

Closing date: 02 April 2026

We are looking for a Skilled Tradesperson with a background in heating and/or plumbing to join the Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd estates team to work within our mechanical team in the estates workshop. The workshop provides a maintenance service to Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and external clients.

The post-holder will need to demonstrate strong team‑working skills, have experience in a maintenance role, and be comfortable working to targets and independently. The role includes working on the on‑call rota with additional payments.

The post-holder will also support the building and electrical workshops as required, within the capabilities of their skills.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Benefits: Nest Pension with up to 8% employer contributions.

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• NVQ3 in Plumbing/Heating (or equivalent experience).
  
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
  
• Significant post‑qualification training in plumbing, heating, ventilation or medical gas.
  

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• Significant experience with commercial heating, plumbing and ventilation systems – maintenance and installation.
  
• Experience working as part of a team, supervising personnel when required.
  
• Experience using Computer‑Aided Facilities Management software to manage and complete jobs.
  
• Experience as a Medical Gas, Ventilation or Water Competent Person.
  
• Significant heating and/or plumbing experience.
  

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• Able to use trade background to quickly learn new skills.
  
• Source information to correctly install materials and carry out installation work.
  
• Knowledge of statutory requirements for installation work and ability to locate relevant information.
  
• Use hand and power tools to produce work to an excellent standard.
  
• Read and understand engineering drawings within area of expertise.
  

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• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, able to determine priorities and achieve them with initiative.
  
• Effective communication with customers, other departments, and hospital/RPC colleagues.
  
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning.
  
• Operate with high integrity.
  
• Flexible and adapt quickly to change.
  
• Resolve difficult conversations or matters tactfully.
  

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £25,674 to £32,503 per year pro‑rated per annum.