About this role
Job summary
Are you a skilled a mechanical engineer or plumber looking for a rewarding role in healthcare facilities management? Join Simply Serve Limited, a trusted provider of Estates and Facilities services to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and help maintain essential systems that keep our hospitals running smoothly.
This role offers a Recruitment and Retention payment of £3,500 per year.
Main duties of the job
As a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical), you'll play a key role in the day-to-day maintenance and operation of engineering plant and equipment across our community hospitals. This includes:
Plumbing and pipework repairs and installations, including hot and cold water systems.Fault-finding and repair on mechanical systems such as heating and ventilation, pumps, compressors, motors, and emergency generators.Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to ensure compliance with safety standards.Working collaboratively with colleagues, ward staff, and contractors to minimise disruption to patient care.Occasionally performing basic electrical tasks and supporting other trades where required.You'll also be expected to prioritise your workload using our Facilities Management system and maintain accurate records of all work completed
At Simply Serve Limited, you'll be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in supporting healthcare services across Somerset. We offer opportunities for professional development and the chance to work for an organisation committed to quality, sustainability, and making a real difference in patient care.
Apply today and bring your plumbing and mechanical skills to a role that truly matters.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ L3 and two years continuous experience in the industry, together with the required minimum Qualifications of a Level 3 in mechanical engineering. Driving license.
Desirable
Recognized Mechanical Apprenticeship or ONC/HNC in building services or mechanical discipline. Working knowledge of Legionella ACOP L8.
Experience Essential
Previous experience in the relevant trade. To have worked alongside other trades.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)