Maintenance Technician (Multi-skilled (Mechanical & Plumbing Bias)
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport, SK2 7JE
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
Maintenance Technician (Multi-skilled (Mechanical & Plumbing Bias) Band 5 - 37.5 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity to join the Estates te...
The post is at Stepping Hill Hospital but you may be asked to work at other sites within the Trust. Experience working in an Acute Hospital maintenance environment would be an advantage, as would familiarity with large commercial/industrial estates. You will be part of a multi trade team delivering a quality service to support patient services within the Trust.
There will be a requirement to work overtime; both rostered and ad-hoc; at short notice as required to meet the needs of the Trust and its healthcare environment. There will also be a need to form part of the on-call response team to assist our out of hours staff where required.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Apprenticeship
- NVQ Level 3 or higher in Plumbing Studies or equivalent experience
- Good Education Standard
Desirable
- HNC/ONC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Knowlege
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (written)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Management Techniques
Desirable
- Working Knowledge of Hospital Services
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Works Maintenance Background
- Experience of Plant Equipment
Desirable
- NHS Estates Background
- Experience of Building Management Systems
- Relevant Experience in Plumbing Post qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Current Driving Licence
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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