Plumbing & Heating Mechanical Engineer

Dorset Healthcare Estates and Facilities Directorate are looking to appoint a self‑motivated Estates Plumbing & Heating Mechanical Engineer.

The team, based at our new office and workshop facilities in Wareham, delivers pre‑planned maintenance and repair services to a variety of Trust premises across Dorset, including Community Hospitals, Health Centres, Mental Health Units and Administrative Buildings.

Working closely with colleagues in the building and electrical operational teams, the Estates Leadership, Compliance, and Minor New Works teams to apply installation, maintenance, technical diagnosis and fault‑finding skills to a range of equipment.

The work is varied, physical, and often challenging; candidates should ideally have previous experience in a demanding maintenance environment and be flexible in their approach to work.

A programme of professional development training is in place to support a person’s progression toward reaching a Competent Person qualification in one or more mechanical disciplines.

The post comes with an on‑call allowance currently at 4.5%, NHS Pension, 27 days leave per year plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, overtime paid at premium rates, a tracked vehicle (for business use only), work wear and all Personal Protective Equipment.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

• Carry out installation, maintenance, servicing and repairs to a full range of specialist Healthcare and healthcare premises equipment, including domestic and commercial gas boilers.
• Provide a technical diagnostic and fault‑finding service on plant and equipment.
• Provide technical assistance, instruction and training/mentoring to Maintenance Craftsmen and Maintenance Workers on complex maintenance issues.
• Provide out of hours cover as part of the Estates On‑Call rota.
• Work in partnership with Facilities Managers, the Estates Leadership Team, Electrical and Building Officers, and clinical and management staff across the Trust.

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

At Dorset Health Care we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Terry Cole

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Estates Manager Mechanical Operational
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