• Job Description

  Req#: C9319-25-0478?language=en&page=541&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An Opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Multiskilled Craftsperson (Electrical Bias) to work at new£35 million build of a state-of-the-art hospital in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The successful candidate will work alongside the current multi skilled team to maintain the new and current Berwick infirmary sites. The post is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and will also take part in the emergency on call rota.

  The Post is working for Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management.

  Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful post holder will be involved in the day to day operation and maintenance of all Building/Engineering, life and business-critical services, plant and equipment within all Trust and non-Trust properties within their remit, including some installation work. They will be required to participate in the Estates on-call rota and undertake essential out of hours on-call duties, as directed.

  The successful applicant will already have significant M&E Building Services experience, be versatile, able to handle conflicting priorities and have the ability to work under pressure. They will be computer literate, have good technical knowledge and ability, with good verbal and written communication skills. They will also possess good interpersonal skills, allowing them to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel, within and beyond the organisation.

  About us

  NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

  Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

  Details

  Date posted

  02 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  319-7179160SC

  Job locations

  Berwick Infirmary

  Infirmary Square

  Berwick upon Tweed

  TD15 1LT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide a multi-skilled Mechanical & Electrical service provision for the Estates Department to all Client departments and Directorates.

  Ability to organise and prioritise own workload, where required, and work unsupervised.

  Must demonstrate total commitment, versatility and flexibility whilst undertaking all tasks and delegated work as instructed by Estates Officers and Supervisors.

  To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide a multi-skilled Mechanical & Electrical service provision for the Estates Department to all Client departments and Directorates.

  Ability to organise and prioritise own workload, where required, and work unsupervised.

  Must demonstrate total commitment, versatility and flexibility whilst undertaking all tasks and delegated work as instructed by Estates Officers and Supervisors.

  To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Minimum BTEC ONC/City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience
  • Recognised EITB Apprenticeship Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

  Desirable

  • BTEC HNC

  experience and knowledge

  Essential

  • Previous post apprenticeship experience
  • Experience of working on a wide range of highly complex mechanical and electrical plant undertaking planned maintenance and repairs.
  • Installing and commissioning new plant and equipment

  Desirable

  • Relevant experience and professional specialist knowledge of working on highly complex multi faceted equipment within a healthcare environment.

  Other requirements

  Essential

  • It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Minimum BTEC ONC/City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience
  • Recognised EITB Apprenticeship Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

  Desirable

  • BTEC HNC

  experience and knowledge

  Essential

  • Previous post apprenticeship experience
  • Experience of working on a wide range of highly complex mechanical and electrical plant undertaking planned maintenance and repairs.
  • Installing and commissioning new plant and equipment

  Desirable

  • Relevant experience and professional specialist knowledge of working on highly complex multi faceted equipment within a healthcare environment.

  Other requirements

  Essential

  • It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Berwick Infirmary

  Infirmary Square

  Berwick upon Tweed

  TD15 1LT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Berwick Infirmary

  Infirmary Square

  Berwick upon Tweed

  TD15 1LT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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