Maintenance Skilled Tradesperson (Mechanical)

Maintenance Skilled Tradesperson (Mechanical)

Closing date: 02 April 2026

We are looking for a Skilled Tradesperson with a background in heating and/or plumbing to join the Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd estates team to work within our mechanical team in the estates workshop. The workshop provides a maintenance service to Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and external clients.

The post-holder will need to demonstrate strong team working skills, have experience in a maintenance role, and be comfortable working to targets and independently. The role includes working on the on call rota with additional payments.

The post-holder will also support the building and electrical workshops as required, within the capabilities of their skills.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Benefits: Nest Pension with up to 8% employer contributions.

Qualifications & Training

• NVQ3 in Plumbing/Heating (or equivalent experience).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Significant post qualification training in plumbing, heating, ventilation or medical gas.

Experience

• Significant experience with commercial heating, plumbing and ventilation systems - maintenance and installation.
• Experience working as part of a team, supervising personnel when required.
• Experience using Computer Aided Facilities Management software to manage and complete jobs.
• Experience as a Medical Gas, Ventilation or Water Competent Person.
• Significant heating and/or plumbing experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Able to use trade background to quickly learn new skills.
• Source information to correctly install materials and carry out installation work.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements for installation work and ability to locate relevant information.
• Use hand and power tools to produce work to an excellent standard.
• Read and understand engineering drawings within area of expertise.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, able to determine priorities and achieve them with initiative.
• Effective communication with customers, other departments, and hospital/RPC colleagues.
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning.
• Operate with high integrity.
• Flexible and adapt quickly to change.
• Resolve difficult conversations or matters tactfully.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

Employer

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £25,674 to £32,503 per year pro rated per annum.