Maintenance Craftsperson-Mechanical

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Exciting opportunities have arisen for experienced Maintenance Craftsperson's (Mechanical) to join our multi-disciplined Estates Team.

The Estates Department is responsible for the repair, maintenance and management of all Building and Engineering Services within the Trust.

The post holders will have completed a recognised apprenticeship, have an mechanical background and will be responsible for the provision of engineering maintenance services primarily for the Trust owned buildings within the Teesside locality of the Trust.

Although primarily based at Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham you may be required to work from other Trust sites for periods of time as the service dictates.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

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 work across all contracted sites, in accordance with organisational standards and national legislation.

To undertake skilled, semi-skilled tasks and those outside of core skills (within the competence of the post holder) to meet service needs as required.

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 tested and maintained to meet current requirements at all times.

To ensure that work is undertaken at all times in accordance with Health and Safety requirements to ensure the environment remains safe for patients, staff, and visitors to the Trust.

Participates in the Estates out of hours on-call service.

To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.

To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities. Promote all times a positive image of the Estates Department.

Perform duties covering the maintenance and operation of equipment including statutory testing of safety devices and specialised plant.

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Successful candidates must have completed an NVQ3 in a mechanical subject and an approved mechanical apprenticeship. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

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.

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• Successful completion of a recognised mechanical bias apprenticeship
  
• NVQ Level 3 (mechanical bias) or equivalent and relevant qualification
  
• Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
  

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• Working knowledge of mechanical systems within large complex properties
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical plant and equipment including boilers and diesel engines.
  
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
  
• Working knowledge of British Industry Standards and ACOPs relevant to the trade
  
• Understanding of associated trades and relationships.
  
• Will participate in the on-call rota as required
  
• Able to manage time and prioritise effectively
  
• Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail
  
• Able to work in confined spaces
  
• Experience working in an NHS environment
  
• Multi-skilled mechanical experience
  
• Significant postapprenticeship experience in a mechanical Discipline
  
• Knowledge of mechanical management systems
  
• Working knowledge of Water Regulation Advisory Scheme
  
• Working knowledge of Gas Safe legislation
  

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• Able to travel independently in accordance with service and Trust needs
  
• This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year.

Postholder will be expected to join the on-call rota.