Job Description

Perform unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine.
Responsible for testing, maintenance and fault finding on all engineering plant, equipment and services including but not limited to;
Steam distribution and condensate recovery
Steam to water low pressure heating and
hot water and catering plant
Water storage, pumping and pressure boosting
Ventilation and air conditioning
Vacuum and compressed air plants
Automated water treatment plant
Firefighting installations
Computerised building management controls
Patient handling equipment such as beds, hoists, wheelchairs
Work under own initiative in order to undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvements, and capital work across the trust as directed, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. To undertake training for new practices, procedures and equipment.
To undertake on-call duties if required as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergencies occurring outside normal hours are attended to.
Main duties of the job
To undertake all work activities as requested by the Mechanical Supervisor/Estates Officer. To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.
To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.
To carry out engineering surveys and compile data, as and when instructed by line managers.
To liaise with the Mechanical Supervisor regarding plant or equipment failures, or deviations to regulations, and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.
Undertake fault finding on complex, heating, hot water, cold water systems, HVAC or other critical systems and equipment. Using cause and effect analysis and detailed examination to gain a solution.
To carry out commissioning testing of new equipment and services, routine testing of existing assets and general inspections when required, all in accordance with British Standards, Health Technical Memoranda, manufacturer's instructions and other national Codes of Practice.
Interprets and follows detailed engineering drawings and specifications for a range of building services.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
13137-304-9005200-2
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Basic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths
• and English or post-Secondary Education
• training in a relevant field (E)
• City & Guilds of London Institute Certificate in,
• Either,
• Course 205 in Mechanical Engineering
• Maintenance Part 2 (205-3). (E)
• Or,
• Course 596 in Plumbing Advanced Craft
• Certificate (596-2) in Both - Sanitary Plumbing
• Plus, Installation and Maintenance of
• Domestic Heating Systems and Appliances. (E)
• Or,
• Course 596 Plumbing Craft Certificate (596-1)
• Plus course 599 Construction Service Welding
• Advanced Craft (599-2). (E)
• Or,
• An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level
• 3 in a relevant Mechanical Engineering or
• Building Services Engineering discipline. (E)
• Or,
• BTEC/ONC in Mechanical Engineering or
• Building Services Engineering. (E

Desirable

• Additional relevant Competencies. (D)

Experience
Essential

• Completion of a registered apprenticeship or
• structured training program in Mechanical
• Engineering for a minimum of 3 years (E)
• Plus
• At least 2 years post training, site experience
• having demonstrated high versatility and
• flexibility. (E)
• Background in Mechanical Engineering,
• equipment or Building services installation,
• alteration, maintenance or fault finding. (E)
• Reasonably clear and effective in verbal and
• written communications. (E)
• Capable working to deadlines.(E)

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an acute Hospital
• environment or similar demanding role. (D)

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Available for undertaking overtime (E)
• Available for potential future shift working (E)
• Appreciation of his/her own limitations (E)

Desirable

• Clean driving licence (D)

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Basic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths
• and English or post-Secondary Education
• training in a relevant field (E)
• City & Guilds of London Institute Certificate in,
• Either,
• Course 205 in Mechanical Engineering
• Maintenance Part 2 (205-3). (E)
• Or,
• Course 596 in Plumbing Advanced Craft
• Certificate (596-2) in Both - Sanitary Plumbing
• Plus, Installation and Maintenance of
• Domestic Heating Systems and Appliances. (E)
• Or,
• Course 596 Plumbing Craft Certificate (596-1)
• Plus course 599 Construction Service Welding
• Advanced Craft (599-2). (E)
• Or,
• An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level
• 3 in a relevant Mechanical Engineering or
• Building Services Engineering discipline. (E)
• Or,
• BTEC/ONC in Mechanical Engineering or
• Building Services Engineering. (E

Desirable

• Additional relevant Competencies. (D)

Experience
Essential

• Completion of a registered apprenticeship or
• structured training program in Mechanical
• Engineering for a minimum of 3 years (E)
• Plus
• At least 2 years post training, site experience
• having demonstrated high versatility and
• flexibility. (E)
• Background in Mechanical Engineering,
• equipment or Building services installation,
• alteration, maintenance or fault finding. (E)
• Reasonably clear and effective in verbal and
• written communications. (E)
• Capable working to deadlines.(E)

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an acute Hospital
• environment or similar demanding role. (D)

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Available for undertaking overtime (E)
• Available for potential future shift working (E)
• Appreciation of his/her own limitations (E)

Desirable

• Clean driving licence (D)

Skills Required