Estates Lead Technician (Mechanical Bias)
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Estates Lead Technician (Mechanical Bias)
The closing date is 16 November 2026
Job summary
Do you hold a level 3 BTEC/City & Guilds qualification or have completed an apprenticeship in an mechanical or building service engineering trade, or have equivalent training/ industry experience?
Do you enjoy problem solving and using a hands-on approach in your day to day work?
If you have answered yes to both questions then we want to hear from you!
Join us as an Estates Mechanical Lead Technician, playing a key part of the Estates Operations function carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to help us provide the best environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Main duties of the job
- Working with other trades, you will carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on the trust estate.
- We will offer you a varied role where no two days are the same. All we ask in return is some flexibility to carry out maintenance tasks and emergency calls outside normal clinical times.
- The shift rota will be 7.15am - 6.00pm, 4 days per week with 1 rolling rest day. On-call duties will be required.
About us
Our Estate Team are a welcoming group who will be happy to support you and offer training to help you feel comfortable in a clinical environment.
We understand how important life is outside of work and want to ensure you have a great a work life balance. We'll support you, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.
In addition, there is 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, NHS discounts and an attractive NHS pension scheme.
Care to join us?
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-8091946-CORP-B
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure Mechanical plant operations are maintained to provide the correct service and environmental conditions within the Trust Estate.
- In conjunction with the maintenance Manager, deliver the repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) mechanical service activity to ensure compliance with statute and best practice, and customer satisfaction.
- To carry out complex/non-routine/routine mechanical work on engineering services, equipment and systems, including multi-skilled working in other trades as necessary, in accordance with current regulations and legislation.
- Provides technical advice to other estates maintenance staff or contractors, to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures
- This role includes on call duties, and some flexibility with start and finish times will be required dependent upon clinical operational restrictions
This role is a key part of the Estates Delivery function, working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.
This role will be required to carry out maintenance outside of main clinical times and some flexibility of shift times will be required.
Overtime duties may be required by this role.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure Mechanical plant operations are maintained to provide the correct service and environmental conditions within the Trust Estate.
- In conjunction with the maintenance Manager, deliver the repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) mechanical service activity to ensure compliance with statute and best practice, and customer satisfaction.
- To carry out complex/non-routine/routine mechanical work on engineering services, equipment and systems, including multi-skilled working in other trades as necessary, in accordance with current regulations and legislation.
- Provides technical advice to other estates maintenance staff or contractors, to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures
- This role includes on call duties, and some flexibility with start and finish times will be required dependent upon clinical operational restrictions
This role is a key part of the Estates Delivery function, working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.
This role will be required to carry out maintenance outside of main clinical times and some flexibility of shift times will be required.
Overtime duties may be required by this role.
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Person Specification
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of repair and maintenance of mechanical assets
- Experience of multi skilled trades acquired through training / experience
- Knowledge / awareness of asbestos, water ,electrical and mechanical safety
- experience of supervising/mentoring staff and/or contractors
- experience of solving technical issues, fault diagnosis and solution finding
- Experienced in the use of IT based control systems
- Holds a current driving licence
- Appropriate qualification and/or Training/experience of practical relevant work
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance
- Knowledge and experience of range of building engineering services
- Specialist knowledge/experience in electrical systems - ie LV infrastructure, fire alarms, control systems, electrical maintenance
- Knowledge of works within hospital environments
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of repair and maintenance of mechanical assets
- Experience of multi skilled trades acquired through training / experience
- Knowledge / awareness of asbestos, water ,electrical and mechanical safety
- experience of supervising/mentoring staff and/or contractors
- experience of solving technical issues, fault diagnosis and solution finding
- Experienced in the use of IT based control systems
- Holds a current driving licence
- Appropriate qualification and/or Training/experience of practical relevant work
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance
- Knowledge and experience of range of building engineering services
- Specialist knowledge/experience in electrical systems - ie LV infrastructure, fire alarms, control systems, electrical maintenance
- Knowledge of works within hospital environments
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
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Tim Coysh
07920234199
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-8091946-CORP-B
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
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