Mechanically Biased Multi-Skilled Technician

Mechanically Biased Multi‑Skilled Technician

Closing date is 17 March 2026

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.

Following sufficient training the successful candidate will join the on‑call rota and be required 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 Royal Shrewsbury Hospital; you may however be required to work at The Princess Royal Hospital or any other buildings the Trust has responsibility to maintain.

Previous applicants need not apply.

• The postholder will be capable of carrying out mechanical work covering a wide an diverse range of equipment and plant, will also work in accordance with the requirements of all Health Technical Memorandum (HTM's) and guidance/regulation.
• To act as Competent person (CP) for relevant disciplines i.e. Health Technical Memorandum (HTM's) as designated.
• To plan and manage day to day work and co‑ordinate with contractors and other staff members to arrange for work to be carried out.
• To design, manufacture, assemble and install new work.
• To carry out tasks effectively and efficiently to a high standard and instruct others on aspects of the trade.
• To work with and assist others trades.
• The postholder will actively participate in the operation of engineering planned maintenance systems.
• The postholder will join the on‑call system responding to out of hours emergency calls from the on‑call engineer to take appropriate action to make safe or repair, communicating and advising those affected, i.e. staff, patients and visitors etc.
• The postholder will be required to carry a trust communication device as and when operational needs require, responding to urgent requests from their line manager during their working shift.
• The postholder will respond to fire calls and assist as directed on site.

Become part of a large dynamic team, supporting various areas across all sites in maintaining and upgrading the estates, to ensure that the overall condition is kept to a high standard in line with current regulations, duties in the department which include but are not exhausted to mechanical, electrical and general maintenance expertise.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic lifestyle. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional NHS job development opportunities.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

• 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

• Background of mechanical work in the building industry/maintenance work.
• A clear understanding of health and safety procedures in theory and practical application.
• Minimum 2 years 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.
• Ability to work without supervision.
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