Mechanical Engineer
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Not State, CO4 9QSView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
Monday to Friday , 8am- 4pm, (30minutes unpaid break) Based at 16/17 Clough road, Colchester Essex, covering all of Essex. This position is plumbing b...
- Carry out installation, repair and maintenance work on the building fabric and a wide range of mechanical/electrical building services plant and equipment in accordance with relevant Health Technical Memoranda, Water Bylaws, British Standards, Codes of Practice and Legislation.
- Actively participate in the operation of the Planned Preventative Maintenance system completing worksheets and logbooks relevant to those tasks.
- Undertake the full range of Maintenance Craftsperson duties, using hand and power tools and test equipment.
- Understand the workings, being able to diagnose and repair faults, of the mechanical and/or electrical/electronic and/or plumbing systems in buildings and properties belonging to the Trust.
- To adhere to Health & Safety requirements.
- To be aware of Trust Policy and Procedures.
- Awareness and understanding of effective risk assessing.
- Remove radiator covers, clean radiators, light diffusers, ventilation grilles and any other general cleaning tasks as and when required.
- Repair ward and office based equipment.
- Undertake minor painting tasks as and when required.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of Maintenance Craftsperson.
- Participate in the Estates Department out of hours on call rota to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to.
- The post holder will attend and undertake mandatory training to enable the Trust to meet its obligations under its policies and legislation.
- Observe statutory requirements in particular those related to Health and Safety.
- To work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
- Liaise with Estates Officer regarding plant or equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary for repair.
- Immediately notifies the Estates Officer of any deviation from the regulations.
- To be able to carry out all of the above without supervision.
- To use any allocated Trust vehicle for business purposes only (normal working hours and on call) and not for personal or private use.
- Keep any allocated Trust vehicle clean, tidy and roadworthy at all times.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Qualifications
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Desirable: - Grades
Experience
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How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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