# Maintenance Technician Plumbing/Mechanical > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-technician-plumbingmechanical/da99881d-0697-4ac3-a1c6-eae9031a40a6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-technician-plumbingmechanical/da99881d-0697-4ac3-a1c6-eae9031a40a6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Wakefield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 to £39,043 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-07-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-07T10:49:54.226Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9378-QA01489?employerCode=C9378 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9378-QA01489/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9378-QA01489 - **Employer website:** https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary 37.5 hours per week - internal only This plumbing role is based at Kendray hospital in Barnsley but covers other health centres in the Barnsley area that sits under the trust footprint. The role is maintaining all aspects of the mechanical systems both internally and externally on the buildings. The work is varied and changes on a day to day basis in line with service needs, requirements and prioritisation of works. Estates trust vehicles are utilised for traveling around the footprint of the trust and the successful candidates skillset may at times need to be used on the Wakefield properties which includes Fieldhead hospital which has over fifteen in patient mental health units and Cheswold Hospital which is a medium to low secure unit based in Doncaster. This is an exciting role for the right candidate that likes a challenge in a very demanding environment. At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application. However, sponsorship can only be offered if the prorated salary meets the minimum salary threshold of £34,300 set by UK Visa and Immigration. All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients. ### Main duties of the job To carry out routine mechanical maintenance of Trust properties Be able to be fully conversant with various types of mechanical system e.g. Hot and cold water systems Central Heating/underfloor heating HVAC Water Hygiene practices to the HTM 04 The post holder will be expected to keep up all relevant training both trade specific and mandatory NHS. The postholder will manage his/her own workload and liaise with departmental managers for access to ward and patient areas. To ensure mechanical stock levels are maintained and order stock and parts as required. To ensure the quality of work is of a high standard at all times. Required to carry out work in accordance with working at heights and permit to work system on various functions in various conditions i.e. confined spaces, boiler houses, plant rooms, stair wells etc. Participate in an on call Rota. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. ### About us We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust. Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible. ### Details - Date posted: 07 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 5 - Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working - Reference number: C9378-QA01489 - Job locations: Kendray Hospital, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S Yorkshire, S70 3RD, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities The postholder will be the Specialist lead in his area of expertise and will be responsible for the Installation, maintenance, servicing and repairs of all equipment and properties belonging to the Trust or for other organisations as directed. They will ensure compliance of all safety standards and procedures for both in house and contracting staff by ensuring training and technical support is provided. They will be responsible for ensuring the Trust is maintained as required by statutory and Government Guidelines i.e. HTMs, HBNs etc. KEY RESULT AREAS: 1.1Care/service/function provision: - Understand the complete working of the plumbing/electrical, mechanical and building services throughout the Trust. - Service. Test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced mechanical and electrical installations, plant and equipment, deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others. - Assemble install and commission new work. - Use all relevant tools and equipment. 5. To carry out safe isolation of gas pipe work as required by ACOP in accordance with Gas safe Regulations. 6. To carry out work to HTM 04-01, ACOP L8 and HSG274 works relating to legionella ensuring all tests and monitoring is carried out as specified in the guidance. 7. To carry out ventilation inspection and testing in line with HTM 03-01. 8. To carry out ,witness all chlorination works on potable water systems. 9. To methodically log all results and ensure work repair requirements are raised relating to any tolerances out of the manufacturers specification. 10. To ensure all repairs are carried out as a priority. 11. To liaise with contractors carrying out relevant works in line with guidance HTM 04-01 &HTM 03-01. 12. Implement new work and keep within agreed budget and time allocation 13. To work from ladders, to erect and work from scaffold (once trained) and safe use of safety harness. 14. The postholder will be required to carry out work on waste systems, fall pipes and land drains both in replacement and unblocking as required. 15. Driving hospital vehicles and plant as required (not H.G.V.). 16. The postholder will be expected to participate in The out of hours on call rota which involves multi skilling across all trades, bringing you into contact with sewage and other bodily fluids (for which protective equipment must be worn). 17. The postholder will on occasions be required to work overtime/change working hours if the need of service dictates. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. ## Person Specification ### Training **Essential** - Legionella/Water Hygiene htm04-01 and or Approved code of practice L8. - Chlorination of Potable water systems. - HTM 03-01 Ventilation. - CPR. - BMS Systems. - Risk Assessments. - Health & Safety Training. **Desirable** - First Aider. - Staff Appraisal. ### Attributes **Essential** - Physically fit. - Ability to cope under pressure. - Good communicator. - Smart appearance. - Flexible in working hours/on call. - Team player and Self motivated. - Willingness to learn. - Confidentiality. ### Experience **Essential** - Substantial relevant healthcare experience. - Experience of costing, implementing and running small schemes within Budget. - Experience of supervising/teaching apprentices and semi- skilled craft assistants. **Desirable** - Knowledge of NHS/Estates Services. - Basic skill knowledge in other trade works and working with other trades. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Recognized Apprenticeship. - City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ level 3 Plumbing or City &Guilds level 3. Mechanical/ technical Qualification. **Desirable** - HND/NVQ4 or Equivalent. ### Special Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - To provide written reports relating to incidents/maintenance. - Ability to prioritize own workload and supervise oneself. **Desirable** - Knowledge of NHS/Estates Services. ## Documents - [Job Description (DOC, 103 KB)](document:2982565) - [Person Specification (DOC, 56 KB)](document:2982566) - [Who we are and What we do (PDF, 479 KB)](document:2982567) ## 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.