# Plumbing & Heating Mechanical Engineer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/plumbing-and-heating-mechanical-engineer/827afa26-35e8-47a6-84a8-faf4e1de3663 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/plumbing-and-heating-mechanical-engineer/827afa26-35e8-47a6-84a8-faf4e1de3663.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Poole - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Plus R&R Payment Annual £3500 plus On call payment 4.5% Salary - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Engineer on-call roster) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T10:31:07.138Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Wareham/Dorset_HealthCare_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Estates_Mechanical/Estates_Mechanical-v8031704 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8031704?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Dorset Healthcare Estates and Facilities Directorate are looking to appoint a self-motivated Estates Plumbing & Heating Mechanical Engineer. The team, which are based at our new office and workshop facilities in Wareham, deliver pre-planned maintenance and repair services to a variety of Trust premises across Dorset, including Community Hospitals, Health Centres, Mental Health Units and Administrative Buildings. Working closely with colleagues in the building and electrical operational teams, as well as the Estates Leadership, Compliance, and Minor New Works teams, to  apply installation, maintenance, technical diagnosis and fault-finding skills to a range of equipment. The work is varied, physical, and often challenging, and candidates should ideally have previous experience in a demanding maintenance environment and can be flexible in their approach to work. A programme of professional development training is in place, that will support a person’s progression toward reaching a Competent Person qualification in one or more mechanical disciplines. The post comes with  an on-call allowance currently at 4.5%, NHS Pension, 27 days leave per year plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, overtime paid at premium rates, a tracked vehicle (for business use only), work wear and all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). ### Main duties of the job Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful. Working in partnership with Facilities Managers, the Estates Leadership Team, Electrical and Building Officers, and clinical and management staff across the Trust. Carry out installation, maintenance, servicing and repairs to a full range of specialist Healthcare and healthcare premises equipment, including domestic and commercial gas boilers. Provide a technical diagnostic and fault-finding service on plant and equipment. To provide technical assistance, instruction and training/mentoring to Maintenance Craftsmen and Maintenance Workers on complex maintenance issues. Provide out of hours cover as part of the Estates On-Call rota. Employment in this post requires an Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application.  However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience.  If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety.  If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact \[email protected\] ## Job Details Dorset Healthcare Estates and Facilities Directorate are looking to appoint a self-motivated Estates Plumbing & Heating Mechanical Engineer. The team, which are based at our new office and workshop facilities in Wareham, deliver pre-planned maintenance and repair services to a variety of Trust premises across Dorset, including Community Hospitals, Health Centres, Mental Health Units and Administrative Buildings. Working closely with colleagues in the building and electrical operational teams, as well as the Estates Leadership, Compliance, and Minor New Works teams, to apply installation, maintenance, technical diagnosis and fault-finding skills to a range of equipment. The work is varied, physical, and often challenging, and candidates should ideally have previous experience in a demanding maintenance environment and can be flexible in their approach to work. A programme of professional development training is in place, that will support a person’s progression toward reaching a Competent Person qualification in one or more mechanical disciplines. The post comes with an on-call allowance currently at 4.5%, NHS Pension, 27 days leave per year plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, overtime paid at premium rates, a tracked vehicle (for business use only), work wear and all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). ## Job Description Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful. Working in partnership with Facilities Managers, the Estates Leadership Team, Electrical and Building Officers, and clinical and management staff across the Trust. Carry out installation, maintenance, servicing and repairs to a full range of specialist Healthcare and healthcare premises equipment, including domestic and commercial gas boilers. Provide a technical diagnostic and fault-finding service on plant and equipment. To provide technical assistance, instruction and training/mentoring to Maintenance Craftsmen and Maintenance Workers on complex maintenance issues. Provide out of hours cover as part of the Estates On-Call rota. Employment in this post requires an Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. ## Responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact \[email protected\] ## Person Specification ### Job Specific Experience **Essential** - Engineering experience in a maintenance or service healthcare environment. **Desirable** - Completed a relevant recognised Maintenance training scheme or an appropriate level City & Guilds certificate / NVQ in a suitable trade or demonstrate equivalent level of experience. ### Knowledge Skills and Training **Essential** - Good standard of general education - Completed a relevant recognised Engineering apprenticeship or completed a relevant certified formal training programme supported by considerable experience. - Range of work procedures, practices underpinned by theory or practical experience Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through an accredited training course on required equipment; level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills. - Must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of key skills: Communication, Application of numeracy, Working with others, Improving your own learning and Problem Solving - Membership of the Water Industry Approved Plumber Scheme (WIAPS) or Gas Safe registered ### Personal qualities/attributes **Essential** - Ability to communicate with clarity and confidence in a variety of situations which may be demanding and difficult - Ability to plan, facilitate and evaluate activities to meet Departmental needs and objectives - Gas Safe Registered. **Desirable** - Membership of the Water Industry Approved Plumber Scheme (WIAPS) (WRAS) NVQ or Gas Safe registered ### Managerial/supervisory experience **Essential** - Ability to motivate others in service delivery and quality improvement initiatives - Ability to act as technical lead for the practical training of Semi-Skilled staff and Apprentices **Desirable** - Experience of engineering in a healthcare maintenance or equivalent service in a healthcare environment ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 831.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319284) - [dbs information (pdf, 22.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2340) - [staff benefits leaflet (pdf, 316.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=695) - [pay scales from 1 april 2025 (pdf, 44.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1941) ## 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.