# Craftsman (Mechanical Engineering) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/craftsman-mechanical-engineering/25021f23-00e7-4e5c-ac8f-2c845718403f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/craftsman-mechanical-engineering/25021f23-00e7-4e5c-ac8f-2c845718403f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust - **Town:** Plymouth - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Additional payment of £3277 R & R - **Contract type:** Permanent: On call and shift rota - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-08T08:33:23.208Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Devon/Plymouth/University_Hospitals_Plymouth_NHS_Trust/MechanicalHospital_Engineering/MechanicalHospital_Engineering-v8089882 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8089882?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To carry out Engineering Maintenance work on all Mechanical Services, Systems, Plant and Equipment (Planned and Breakdown) in addition to Mechanical Installation works in accordance with the current Regulations. The Estates team pride themselves on being able to tackle any job to keep clinical services operational. We do this with continued development through training and mentoring in the varied systems we are responsible for. ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*** ### Main duties of the job This role requires a time served mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent. This is an entry level trade position into hospital engineering where successful candidates would take part in additional training to enable them to carry out varying maintenance tasks in all mechanical hospital engineering disciplines. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Operational Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Service - Carry out planned and reactive work appropriate to core skills in addition to other duties (Dependent on relevant training) in order to achieve flexibility and efficiency. - Diagnose and repair faults on complex Mechanical and electrical installations, plant, engineering systems, and equipment in accordance with current regulations and guidance. - Work on a wide range of hospital mechanical systems including but not limited to heating systems, hot and cold water systems, emergency generators, control systems, electrical motors / drive systems, domestic equipment, catering equipment, lighting systems, ventilation plant, boiler plant, building energy management system and communication systems. - Manufacture, assemble, erect, and install new installation work unsupervised to a recognised standard within an acceptable timescale. - Perform a wide range of work of other trades. - Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run engineering plant & equipment. - Carry out water system inspections, tests and maintain records in conjunction with the Trusts Water Management Policy. - Use all relevant test equipment, tools and equipment. - To interpret and work from, complex engineering drawings & wiring diagrams and specifications with appropriate methods and sequence of operation - To plan and manage the working day based on work orders issued by Supervisor. For further information please see attached job description ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - City & Guilds Mechanical Craft certificate or equivalent demonstrable experience - Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship - WRAS Approved water services - Health & Safety qualification **Desirable** - First aid course - Relevant Health & Safety qualification or equivalent - Proven evidence of CPD ### Aptitude and Abilities **Essential** - A proven understanding of risk assessment procedures - Team player - PC skills - Organisation/time management skills - High level of technical ability - Proven ability to prioritise own workload - Good communication skills at all levels, across all disciplines together with tact & diplomacy - Fault diagnosis and repairs on complex systems. Producing and receiving electronic and written information and proven ability to convey test results and fault-finding criteria to the relevant department. - Good people skills including proven ability to work with persons of other disciplines both inside and external to the trust **Desirable** - Proven working knowledge of AutoCAD, ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Demonstrable City and Guilds Mechanical Apprenticeship OR equivalent demonstrable post apprenticeship experience - CPD, Short courses, and Self study - Proven technical ability - Thorough proven knowledge of electrical and mechanical building services, techniques and standards - Sound proven knowledge of trade principles and practice - Proven understanding of relevant health & safety legislation. - Fully conversant with the Legislation governing the safe working practices relevant to the department - Electrical / Mechanical fault finding - Proven ability to read and implement engineering drawings - An appreciation of other building services and trades. **Desirable** - Proven understanding of other building services trades - Willingness to work towards Specialist Grade with relevant training - Proven working knowledge of computerised building management system ## Documents - [craftsman (mechanical engineering) (docx, 54.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10437882) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.