Mechanical Tradesperson

Job overview

The Estates Maintenance Department at University Hospital’s Bristol and Weston NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity arise for an experienced Mechanical/Plumbing skilled tradesperson based in Bristol on a fixed term basis.

With a starting salary of £31,952 pro rata, plus overtime and unsocial enhancements, and a great annual leave and pension offer there isn't a better time to consider joining the team!

You’ll join an experienced and dedicated mechanical team, working as part of a larger estate’s workforce of around 100 people.

If you’re looking to expand your skills as a Plumber and move into commercial buildings – this is an ideal opportunity for you! We provide an extensive training package to support you in understanding a complex healthcare estate.

The ideal candidate will have:-

• Experience of working as a domestic or commercial plumber in any setting
• A City & Guild Mechanical/Plumbing qualification at Level 3 or equivalent
• Have a desire to work in a large healthcare environment

The shift pattern is Mon to Fri 08:00 - 16:00 plus on call.

Main duties of the job

• React promptly to day-to-day breakdowns of plumbing and mechanical equipment/assets ensuring response and completion times meet the Trust KPI’s
• Carry out wide range of mechanical & plumbing repairs
• Undertake routine maintenance (PPM) of equipment/assets ensuring all work is logged using the PDA on the Agility system to meet the Trust’s KPI’s.
• Carry out minor installation work.
• To physically carry out manual work using safe working practice
• Interpret and work from instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to key trade, with minimal supervision
• To become certified as a competent person in a discipline within your skill set.
• Pass on knowledge to apprentices and work experience students
• Take part in out of hours on call rota.

In return for your hard work, we will offer you:-

• Further training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge as a qualified tradesperson
• An attractive salary + unsocial hours payments for evening and weekend working
• Access to overtime to boost your earnings – where you can earn an average of £34k+ per year
• Access to a multitude of national leading discounts in shopping, holidays & insurance
• 27 days + bank holidays annual leave, rising to 29 days and 33 days after long service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.