Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to work as a team player or on own initiative.
- Knowledge
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Application/ Interview E
- Knowledge
Demonstrate continual professional development and willing to undertake occupational training courses in order to fulfil and develop the duties of the post
- Experience
Basic computer skills
- Experience
Previously worked within a maintenance environment. Application Form/Interview E
- Qualifications
Must have completed a recognised apprenticeship such as EITB, CITB or similar, approved apprenticeship scheme
- Qualifications
City & Guilds – Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Application Form E
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Have an understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices of major items of plant and systems
- Experience
Have an awareness of the operational procedures and safe working practices of major items of plant and systems
- Experience
Knowledge and experience of health & safety
- Qualifications
Must have completed an appropriate multi-skilling course to City & Guilds level or equivalent, or must have appropriate multi-skilling experience.
Job overview
Closing Date: 26/10/2026 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 27/10/2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 09/11/2026
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
We are looking to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Plumber) to join the Estates Maintenance Team.
Previous applicants need not apply.
The post holder will be expected to carry out both routine and complex maintenance requests in an efficient and effective manner to support successful delivery of a customer focused estate maintenance service for the Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to:
- Apply their skills to service, test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced mechanical & electrical systems, plant and equipment, deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
- Undertake a multi-skilled role to carry out maintenance, repairs and inspection of building, mechanical and electrical services, associated systems, plant and equipment in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures.
- Work rotational shifts to cover sickness and annual leave of Chargehand Technicians, which ensures 24 hour on site cover.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
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.
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This advert is for Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician (Plumber) with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford, England. It is listed as a Estates technician role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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