Mechanical Plumber / Fitter plus 30% R&R

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes
1 week ago
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Job Overview

#TeamMKUH are currently hiring a Mechanical Plumber/Fitter to undertake maintenance repairs and minor improvement, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. You will be working on water systems, ventilation systems, steam systems, air tube systems, heating and cooling plants, and other mechanical equipment. Additionally, there is on-call availability every 1 in 7 weeks including weekends and nights.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for calibration and fault-finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment (low pressure hot water systems, steam raising plant, Air Handling Units, steam sterilisers and associated equipment).
  • Undertaking maintenance repairs and minor improvement across the Trust as directed by Management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
  • To undertake the day-to-day planned preventive maintenance duties and repairs.
  • Checks and testing of the complete spectrum of services found in a building services environment.
  • Mechanical fault finding.
  • Boiler plant treatment checks.
Skills and Experience

The successful postholder will need to identify maintenance issues on their own, working confidently without supervision on occasions. Some training will be provided. The role requires collaboration with the Estates Services Manager, Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Supervisor and Estates Officers. On-call availability is required every 1 in 7 weeks, including weekends and nights.

Benefits and Conditions

Band 4 salary: £27,485 - £30,162 per annum, plus 30% recruitment and retention payment.
Hours: 37.5 per week. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

About Milton Keynes University Hospital

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career. As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services, including our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre opened in January 2025, neonatology, specialist surgical care, diagnostics, and the Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH.


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