Mechanically Biased Multi-Skilled Technician
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Telford, TF1 6TF
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are seeking a Mechanical Fitter/ Plumber/ Maintenance Engineer to join our busy Estates Department to pe...
- The role is for a skilled maintenance technician who mainly works on mechanical engineering tasks but also helps with other building and electrical jobs.
- You will look after heating, plumbing, and other systems across hospital sites, making sure equipment is safe and working well.
- The job involves finding and fixing faults, carrying out repairs, and sometimes designing or installing new work.
- You will work both on your own and with the wider team and may step in to support managers when needed.
- The role includes being part of an on-call rota, responding to emergencies within 45 minutes.
- Flexibility is important, as you may work at different sites, cover shifts, or assist other trades when required
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Become part of a large dynamic team, supporting various areas across all sites in maintaining and upgrading the Estates, to ensure that the overall condition is kept to a high standard in line with current regulations, duties in the department which include but not exhausted to Mechanical, Electrical and General Maintenance expertise.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3, completed recognised apprenticeship in relevant base trade OR relevant experience within trade specialism
Desirable
- Health and Safety Qualifications or modules of technical qualifications (IOSH One Day Working Safely, CSCS Gold card). City and Guilds 2391/4/5 Inspection & Testing
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Background of mechanical work in the building industry/maintenance work.
- A clear understanding of health and safety procedures in theory and practical application.
Desirable
- signifcant experience post apprenticeship.
- Relevant experience of NHS hospital environment.
- Installation and/or maintenance experience in an industrial or domestic or commercial setting.
- PLC knowledge and experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret & work from drawings & specifications.
- Demonstrable ability to interpret & fault find on a diverse range of complex mechanical/electrical systems and installations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, mainly verbally & in writing.
- Demonstrable competence in dealing with difficult and/or stressful circumstances.
- Ability to instruct others in relation to their designated task. work.
- Ability to work without supervision
- Awareness of limits of own knowledge and ability/willingness to seek guidance and support.
- A willingness to work flexibly and in a versatile manner to cover maintenance on a wide variety of plant & equipment
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise own work.
- A willingness to demonstrate reliability & flexibility in their contribution to service delivery in the face of changing service demands.
- A focus on customer service
- Willing to undertake training relevant to the post
- Willing to engage in new and innovative working practices to improve the service.
- A commitment to own continuous personal development.
- Basic IT skills or willing to learn
- Satisfactory completion of a skills assessment at interview
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge of other crafts.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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