Job Description

Are you a highly skilled, experienced maintenance professional ? #TeamUHD are looking for a maintenance craftsman ( mechanical ) to join the Estates department.



Estates provides a comprehensive maintenance, repair and installation service of the buildings, grounds, engineering services and associated equipment throughout the Trust.



You 'll have completed a recognised m echanical or b uilding s ervices apprenticeship and gained a wide experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance . This could be BTEC HNC level or City and Guilds plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience.



We're looking for someone with a current UK (manual) driving licence and reside s within half an hour normal travel time to fulfil on-call duties.



You'll be working Monday - Friday with participation in an emergency on-call rota with opportunities for overtime and weekend working



So why join us?



Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days ( PLUS Bank Holidays)



Generous NHS pension scheme



NHS discounts with a Blue Light Card

Salary:

31,049 - 37,796 per annum (Band 5) plus local RRP (3,277 pa) and an approximate 1,000 on-call retainer. As this is a shift-working position, enhancements are payable in line with Agenda for Change, which is estimated to add around 5,000-6,000 per annum to total earnings.

Base Location:

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date:

16th January 2026



To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.



Please note if you previously applied and were not successful we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months.



Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.



Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.



To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.