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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson - Mechanical
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH) View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2383818
Job summary
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson - Mechanical (Fitter), to join our estates department.
The post holder should posses mechanically bias (HVAC / plumbing) skills, knowledge and experience and work as part of the estates team to deliver a comprehensive estates maintenance service, ensuring compliance with Trust standards, procedures, and legislation across the estate portfolio.
This is an exciting time to join the estates team and there is real opportunity to help shape our service delivery, in-line with Trust values, to provide an outstanding healthcare environment for our patients.
You will join a dynamic multidiscipline team, operating in a busy, fast-paced environment that provides a diverse workload, you will have the support and opportunities through training to develop new skills to enhance your personal development.
Main duties of the job
To undertake reactive and planned maintenance, service, test and inspection of complex engineering plant and equipment, servicing of air handling units, plumbing works including drainage and sewerage systems, heating and ventilation, hot and cold water systems and other mechanical systems, ensuring they are maintained to a high standard and in compliance with statutory regulations.
You will work alongside other trades to deliver a quality service using CAFM and other specialist software systems. You will join our out-of-hours on call service for which you will receive additional payments. The post will be based at Halton Hospital, but there is expectation for the role to cover all Trust sites where required.
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
370-ANC5EST-2458
Job locations
Halton Hospital
Hospital Way
Runcorn
WA5 2DA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Accredited, apprentice trained and/or extensive experience in a mechanical trade - ideally plumbing
- In depth knowledge and experience of the Health Technical Memoranda, ACOPs, Health and Safety at Work Act and all relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC, ONC, City & Guilds in a Mechanical discipline acquired through an accredited training provider achieved via a recognised apprenticeship
- NVQ Level 4 and / or equivalent experience plus relevant additional training
- Authorised Persons (AP) in one or more Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) with relevant Level 5 qualification signed off by Trust Authorising Engineer
- Evidence of CPD with current legislative training certification updates
- AP status to be maintained through CPD and 3 yearly accreditation
Desirable
- NEBOSH, IOSHH or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Essential
- Work in accordance with various Technical Standards
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to supervise contractors and other Trust staff
- Ability to write formal risk assessments as part of project management reports
- Computer literate
- Ability to complete management reports and financial reports for project management on small projects
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Accredited, apprentice trained and/or extensive experience in a mechanical trade - ideally plumbing
- In depth knowledge and experience of the Health Technical Memoranda, ACOPs, Health and Safety at Work Act and all relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC, ONC, City & Guilds in a Mechanical discipline acquired through an accredited training provider achieved via a recognised apprenticeship
- NVQ Level 4 and / or equivalent experience plus relevant additional training
- Authorised Persons (AP) in one or more Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) with relevant Level 5 qualification signed off by Trust Authorising Engineer
- Evidence of CPD with current legislative training certification updates
- AP status to be maintained through CPD and 3 yearly accreditation
Desirable
- NEBOSH, IOSHH or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Essential
- Work in accordance with various Technical Standards
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to supervise contractors and other Trust staff
- Ability to write formal risk assessments as part of project management reports
- Computer literate
- Ability to complete management reports and financial reports for project management on small projects
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address
Halton Hospital
Hospital Way
Runcorn
WA5 2DA
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address
Halton Hospital
Hospital Way
Runcorn
WA5 2DA
United Kingdom