Job Description

** Recruitment & Retention Premia Payment applies to this post - 31,607 -34,682 pro rata pa (Salary inclusive of a15% RRP)
The Estates & Facilities Department at Queens Hospital Burton are looking for an individual to work at our Burton on Trent Campus alongside professionals who care about delivering a first class service.
Quality and patient care is paramount, and the Estates & Facilities Team ensure the best service is given. Having specific objectives and responsibilities, the successful applicant will have a fundamental knowledge of health care estates maintenance procedures and priorities.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the team who are responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive maintenance and installation service across the Trust's Estates, which will be responsive, efficient, financially effective and to a high standard. You should possess good communication skills both written and verbal and be prepared to participate in an on-call rota.
The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative is essential and you will be expected to provide a flexible and efficient service to cover a wide range of mechanical and electrical plant and equipment in varied locations. You will need to evidence City and Guilds apprenticeship or equivalent course in Mechanical Engineering.
Closing date of applications: 22 September 2025
Interview date: TBC
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details
Date posted
08 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
31,607 to 34,682 a year Salary is inclusive of a 15% Recruitment & Retention Premia
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-TWS-BUR-1870-L
Job locations
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton on Trent
DE13 0RB
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
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Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• City and Guilds apprenticeship or equivalent course in Mechanical Engineering
• Multiskilling in electrical to a minimum of NVQ2 or Equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of Health and Safety management procedures

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• City and Guilds apprenticeship or equivalent course in Mechanical Engineering
• Multiskilling in electrical to a minimum of NVQ2 or Equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of Health and Safety management procedures

Skills Required