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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Able to make workload assessments and allocation
- Skills
Ability to evaluate and solve problems in situ
- Skills
Ability to communicate verbally by phone and in writing to Senior Management and clinical users throughout the Trust.
- Skills
PC and IT literate. Ability to use tools and test equipment
- Skills
Fit and mobile
- Knowledge
Expertise and a full understanding of complex mechanical healthcare related infrastructure.
- Knowledge
Thorough working knowledge of Building Management Systems.
- Knowledge
Have a detailed working knowledge of the following: Ventilation and cooling systems. Steam generation and distribution. MTHW & LTHW generation and distribution. DHW & DCW generation and distribution. BMS control systems. Pneumatic systems.
- Knowledge
An understanding of key legislation relating to the maintenance of facilities.
- Knowledge
Experience of working in an industrial environment.
- Knowledge
Electrical/mechanical services systems maintenance
- Qualifications
BTEC, HNC/HND or Approved Apprenticeship, City and Guilds or NVQ 3 Technicians Certificate or equivalent qualifications in relevant topics plus significant technical experience
- Qualifications
Comprehensive post apprenticeship experience
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Pipe welding, Steriliser, Technical maintenance
- Knowledge
Mechanical testing and inspection
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Healthcare Technical Guidance.
- Knowledge
Hospital experience
- Knowledge
Working with steam systems
- Qualifications
Qualification and experience mechanical / motor con BTEC or City and Guilds in a complex engineering field and BTEC or City & Guilds in Specialist Equipment maintenance
Job overview
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has a number of fantastic opportunities for aspiring, customer focused, mechanical maintenance professionals to be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. Working within a small multi-disciplinary team, the chosen applicant will help maintain the building services infrastructures at one of the Top 10 Hospital Trusts in the U.K.
On offer is:
- Clear career progression routes
- Regular professional training with access to development training.
- A regular, consistent, working pattern
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- Interview Date Wednesday 21 October 2026
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Candidates must have completed a recognised mechanical engineering or plumbing apprenticeship, be self-motivated with a desire to develop new skills and flexible to meet the demands of a large acute hospital.
Specialist training and support will be provided where necessary with the the chosen candidates required to develop into a skilled maintenance technician who may be required to:
- Maintain, test and repair some/all of the numerous mechanical equipment on site such as pumps, steam systems, etc.
- Verify and maintain prescribed high standards linked to operating theatre ventilation systems,
- Undertake mechanical maintenance tasks as part of a robust Legionella management programme
- Inspect, maintain and support the various piped medical gas systems on site.
- Specialist Training will be provided to successful applicants before being appointing as a CP (Competent Person).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To install, maintain, service and repair the full range of estates specialist equipment, plant and infrastructure.
- Provides technical advice to other estates maintenance staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
- Act in the role of Competent Person/Responsible Person, as defined by Health Technical Memorandum, for at least two of the following areas:o Water Safetyo Lifting Equipmento Pressure Systemso Medical Gasses.o Specialist Ventilationo Decontamination.o Confined Spaces
- Undertakes condition surveys, evaluates inspection reports.
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 Specialist Craftsperson (Mechanical/Plumbing) with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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