# Mechanically Biased Multi-Skilled Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mechanically-biased-multi-skilled-technician/bd5228d4-cca3-4562-9805-f6357d692b3e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mechanically-biased-multi-skilled-technician/bd5228d4-cca3-4562-9805-f6357d692b3e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust - **Town:** Shrewsbury - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum/pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: participation in the on-call rota mandatory - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (with on-call requirement) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-16T10:31:13.327Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Shropshire/Telford/The_Shrewsbury_Telford_Hospital_NHS_Trust/Estates/Estates-v8086486 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8086486?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sath.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are seeking a Mechanical Fitter/ Plumber/ Maintenance Engineer to join our busy Estates Department to perform multi-skilled tasks which can be complex and/ or non-routine. This involves working on hot and cold-water systems, heating systems, control of water hygiene and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment. The successful candidate will be required to join the On-call Rota after sufficient training and must be able to respond to emergency calls within 45 minutes of leaving home and arriving at the hospital base. Working 37.5 hours per week and based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford; you may however be required to work at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital or any other buildings the Trust has responsibility to maintain. ### Main duties of the job - The role is for a skilled maintenance technician who mainly works on mechanical engineering tasks but also helps with other building and electrical jobs. - You will look after heating, plumbing, and other systems across hospital sites, making sure equipment is safe and working well. - The job involves finding and fixing faults, carrying out repairs, and sometimes designing or installing new work. - You will work both on your own and with the wider team and may step in to support managers when needed. - The role includes being part of an on-call rota, responding to emergencies within 45 minutes. - Flexibility is important, as you may work at different sites, cover shifts, or assist other trades when required ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack. ## Job Details The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are seeking a Mechanical Fitter/ Plumber/ Maintenance Engineer to join our busy Estates Department to perform multi-skilled tasks which can be complex and/ or non-routine. This involves working on hot and cold-water systems, heating systems, control of water hygiene and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment. The successful candidate will be required to join the On-call Rota after sufficient training and must be able to respond to emergency calls within 45 minutes of leaving home and arriving at the hospital base. Working 37.5 hours per week and based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford; you may however be required to work at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital or any other buildings the Trust has responsibility to maintain. ## Job Description The role is for a skilled maintenance technician who mainly works on mechanical engineering tasks but also helps with other building and electrical jobs. You will look after heating, plumbing, and other systems across hospital sites, making sure equipment is safe and working well. The job involves finding and fixing faults, carrying out repairs, and sometimes designing or installing new work. You will work both on your own and with the wider team and may step in to support managers when needed. The role includes being part of an on-call rota, responding to emergencies within 45 minutes. Flexibility is important, as you may work at different sites, cover shifts, or assist other trades when required ## Responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to interpret & work from drawings & specifications. - Demonstrable ability to interpret & fault find on a diverse range of complex mechanical/electrical systems and installations. - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, mainly verbally & in writing. - Demonstrable competence in dealing with difficult and/or stressful circumstances. - Ability to instruct others in relation to their designated task. work. - Ability to work without supervision - Awareness of limits of own knowledge and ability/willingness to seek guidance and support. - A willingness to work flexibly and in a versatile manner to cover maintenance on a wide variety of plant & equipment - Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. - Ability to prioritise own work. - A willingness to demonstrate reliability & flexibility in their contribution to service delivery in the face of changing service demands. - A focus on customer service - Willing to undertake training relevant to the post - Willing to engage in new and innovative working practices to improve the service. - A commitment to own continuous personal development. - Basic IT skills or willing to learn - Satisfactory completion of a skills assessment at interview **Desirable** - Demonstrable knowledge of other crafts. ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ 3, completed recognised apprenticeship in relevant base trade OR relevant experience within trade specialism **Desirable** - Health and Safety Qualifications or modules of technical qualifications (IOSH One Day Working Safely, CSCS Gold card). City and Guilds 2391/4/5 Inspection & Testing ### Experience & Knowledge **Essential** - Background of mechanical work in the building industry/maintenance work. - A clear understanding of health and safety procedures in theory and practical application. **Desirable** - signifcant experience post apprenticeship. - Relevant experience of NHS hospital environment. - Installation and/or maintenance experience in an industrial or domestic or commercial setting. - PLC knowledge and experience ## Documents - [candidate job pack (pdf, 683.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10379356) ## 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.