Job Description

Plumber / Heating Engineer (Mechanical Craftsperson) - Suffolk
Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) are looking for a skilled Plumber/Heating Engineer to join our existing multi-disciplinary professional maintenance team in providing a safe environment for all service users, staff and visitors across our Suffolk sites being based at Hospital Road Bury St Edmunds IP33 3NR
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
The ideal candidate would be a Gas Safe Registered engineer, however this is not essential as we will support and provide relevant training for the right person.
Main duties of the job
The work relates to both domestic and specialist commercial aspects of plumbing, hot and cold water systems, ventilation & heating systems and natural gas systems.
The successful candidate would be flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and confident in being part of a team that provides a comprehensive maintenance service in a unique and varied environment.
Duties & Responsibilities Associated with this role:

• To provide a comprehensive service to include all aspects of planned and routine maintenance and servicing
• To repair and maintain a wide range of mechanical services and equipment on site
• Ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety and other relevant legislation
• Fault finding and diagnosis
• Routine inspections to ensure our estate is safe and fully compliant
• Be prepared to participate as a member of the On-Call Team providing an emergency out of hours service on a rotational basis

About us
Benefits included with this role are:-

• a Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) payment of 3,276.96 gross per annum pro rata applies to this position in addition to annual salary
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days per annum on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• NHS pension - you are automatically enrolled, so no complicated paperwork and the NHS contributes 14% of your salary to your pension (the pension is optional, you are able to opt out if you wish
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• multiple work patterns available
• a comprehensive training programme
• opportunities for career development
• a Trust vehicle will be provided to use during working hours
• tools and equipment
• Department uniform.
• support your health and wellbeing at work, including a complete occupational health and a free Physiotherapy service
• FREE confidential counselling support
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work scheme
• FREE on site parking
• we will pay for your initial DBS check (excluding the annual update service charge of 13)
• Health Service discounts and many more

Details
Date posted
12 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year gross per annum + RRP 3276.96 (paid pro rata per calendar month)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
246-COR7623037
Job locations
S-Block
Hospital Road
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 3NR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply** Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Recognised and registered CITB or EITB minimum three year apprenticeship in plumbing/mechanical engineering
• City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering
• City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR NVQ Level 3 plumbing
• Full UK driving licence for ability to drive Trust vehicles

Desirable

• BTEC, ONC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Two years relevant experience having demonstrated high technical versatility and flexibility

Desirable

• Experience of working in a mental health or secure services hospital environment

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Recognised and registered CITB or EITB minimum three year apprenticeship in plumbing/mechanical engineering
• City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering
• City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR NVQ Level 3 plumbing
• Full UK driving licence for ability to drive Trust vehicles

Desirable

• BTEC, ONC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Two years relevant experience having demonstrated high technical versatility and flexibility

Desirable

• Experience of working in a mental health or secure services hospital environment

Skills Required