Job Description

The closing date is 26th Oct 2025

Job summary

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To actively contribute to the effective and efficient day-to-day maintenance and operation of a wide range of engineering plant and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across all systems. This includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water systems, and other essential infrastructure associated with modern NHS community hospitals and Symphony Medical Centres. The role involves routine inspections, fault diagnosis, repairs, and preventative maintenance, all carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations and NHS standards. Working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, the aim is to support a safe, comfortable, and functional environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Maintenance Craftsperson will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialist skills and should possess levels of flexibility and competence to allow them to perform the following:


Responsible for fault finding and repair maintenance on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment.


Hot and cold water systems, Mechanical installations, emergency generators, heating and ventilation.


Building management systems, pumps, compressors, motors and their controls. To be able to do basic electrics when required. install new work. Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run plant and equipment. Be conversant with various aspects of Planned Preventative Maintenance. Use all relevant tools and equipment. Understand fully the inter-relationship between various maintenance crafts.


Actively participate in the operation of the Estates / Facilities management system including completion of all paperwork required of the scheme. (Including completion of all job dockets and time sheets).


Have the ability to prioritise and plan own workload utilising the Trusts FM management system mobile data, for which appropriate training will be given. Obligation to undertake training where necessary to learn new techniques, specifically in relation to specialised testing and maintenance routines. Possess the ability to communicate and liaise with all levels of staff on possible technical matters regarding essential maintenance.

About us

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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 life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, 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

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To actively contribute to the effective and efficient day-to-day maintenance and operation of a wide range of engineering plant and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across all systems. This includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water systems, and other essential infrastructure associated with modern NHS community hospitals and Symphony Medical Centres. The role involves routine inspections, fault diagnosis, repairs, and preventative maintenance, all carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations and NHS standards. Working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, the aim is to support a safe, comfortable, and functional environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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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

To have a minimum 3 years 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.

For help with your application, contact:

Daniel Neale


Daniel.Neale@SomersetFT.NHS.UK


07919995477

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Salary

27485.00 to 30162.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3377

Job locations

South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF


Crewkerne Community Hospital

Middle Path

Crewkerne

Somerset

TA18 8BX
Chard Community Hospital

Crewkerne Road

Chard

Somerset

TA20 1NF
Summerlands

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BN
Wincanton Community Hospital

Dancing Lane

Wincanton

Somerset

BA9 9DQ