Estates Maintenance Worker Specialist - Mechanical Bias
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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Estates Maintenance Worker Specialist - Mechanical Bias
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
To work in the engineering department of the Friarage hospital estates team.
To provide a multi-skilled electrical/mechanical maintenance service within the Friarage Hospital including activities which are often complex and/or non-routine to
ensure a safe environment for patients', staff and visitor's. This will include being part of the Estates on-call team out of hours for which additional payment applies. This post is more specific for mechanically trained persons and site specific electrical understanding/training will be undertaken.
Carrying out a large range of multi-skilled duties, the post holder forms part of a maintenance/installation team working across all engineering skills, liaising with management and staff at all levels throughout the Trust and other areas of responsibility.
The work does involve lone working which requires candidates to be able to identify various alarms and working in restricted places, it is therefore essential that candidates read the Job Description and are able to undertake all tasks required.
Users of the service should receive a high level of Customer Service in a polite efficient manner by staff with a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene
Main duties of the job
Mechanical engineering bias with an element of electrical engineering.
To undertake work appropriate to their core specialist skill to an above base level in an environment where work is managed rather than supervised.
To work across trades as necessary, actively taking on board new skills and participating in training to improve efficiency within the Estates Department.
To manufacture, assemble, erect and install new work
To carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run plant and equipment in potentially hazardous environments and in unpleasant working conditions with either PPM or reactive maintenance.
To work outside normal working hours, when available
Ensures that the materials and equipment are used safely, securely and economically.
Following induction and departmental training maintains a working knowledge of Trust Policies, Procedures, Departmental Working Instruction and Codes of Practice ensuring they are implemented and complied with at all times
Actively participates and co-operates with other members of staff to improve and develop a high standard of service.
Occasionally the post holder will be required to access unpleasant working areas such as confined spaces, drainage systems and plant rooms and may be exposed to sewage, fumes, dust and dirt.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year On call payment included
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CP-7968268-B
Job locations
Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds NVQ level 3 and above Or relevant experience in a Hospital Estates environment with engineering training.
- Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship
- GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2)
Desirable
- First aid at work
- Competent persons Medical gas pipeline systems course
- Competent persons in ventilation systems
- Competent persons in water systems (legionella awareness)
- Competent person in Decontamination (sterilisers)
- Safe release of trapped passengers from lifts
- Btec onc/hnc in engineering
Experience
Essential
- First aid knowledge especially electric shock treatment
- knowledge of permit to work systems
- Knowledge of carrying out planned preventative maintenance on electrical / mechanical systems.
- Experience on heating and domestic hot and cold-water systems.
- Work activities relating to legionella for example tmv maintenance and water temperatures.
- Experience using ppm systems and permit to works.
- Experience within Healthcare environments.
Desirable
- Working on HVAC systems, ventilation ahu systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of engineering systems i.e., Heating, Ventilation, Hot and Cold-Water systems , steam, decontamination.
- Computer literate and keyboard skills.
- Experience working within the industry.
- Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds NVQ level 3 and above Or relevant experience in a Hospital Estates environment with engineering training.
- Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship
- GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2)
Desirable
- First aid at work
- Competent persons Medical gas pipeline systems course
- Competent persons in ventilation systems
- Competent persons in water systems (legionella awareness)
- Competent person in Decontamination (sterilisers)
- Safe release of trapped passengers from lifts
- Btec onc/hnc in engineering
Experience
Essential
- First aid knowledge especially electric shock treatment
- knowledge of permit to work systems
- Knowledge of carrying out planned preventative maintenance on electrical / mechanical systems.
- Experience on heating and domestic hot and cold-water systems.
- Work activities relating to legionella for example tmv maintenance and water temperatures.
- Experience using ppm systems and permit to works.
- Experience within Healthcare environments.
Desirable
- Working on HVAC systems, ventilation ahu systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of engineering systems i.e., Heating, Ventilation, Hot and Cold-Water systems , steam, decontamination.
- Computer literate and keyboard skills.
- Experience working within the industry.
- Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital environment.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Estates manager
lewis fernandes
01609764200
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year On call payment included
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CP-7968268-B
Job locations
Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
United Kingdom
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