Job overview

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Estates Department for an Estates Craft person with an Mechanical bias and background to join their team. We are interested in hearing from highly motivated, hardworking, and committed individuals with customer focused experience in this field of work.

You will report to the Estates Officer (Mechanical) and ensure all aspects of the Estate are maintained in a fit and proper manner, specifically in relation to the building related disciplines.

The preferred candidates will have experience in working for a large complex organisation such as the NHS and have a well-rounded knowledge of all building related maintenance matters. The Estates Department is responsible for the repair, maintenance and management of all Building and Engineering Services within the Trust.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day planning of workload and job priorities.

If you relish a challenge, want to be a part of a team that is shaping the future of the Trust's Estate, and have the necessary skills, enthusiasm, and experience, please get in touch, and apply.

Main duties of the job

To provide an efficient and cost-effective maintenance and repair service to all properties owned or leased by the Trust. Consisting of Pre Planned Maintenance (PPM), Testing and Calibration, Fault Finding, Emergency Response, in compliance with all statutory legislation, Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) guidance and approved codes of practice.

Carry out installation and improvement work across all contracted sites, in accordance with organisational standards and national legislation.

To undertake skilled, semi-skilled tasks and those outside of core skills (within the competence of the post holder) to meet service needs as required.

To assist other trades and contractors, in accordance with service need.

To ensure that all tools, equipment, and machinery used in the performance of duties are tested and maintained to always meet current requirements.

To ensure that work is always undertaken in accordance with Health and Safety requirements to ensure the environment remains safe for patients, staff, and visitors to the Trust.

Working for our organisation

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you’ll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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