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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Band 4 - Mechanical Craftsperson, Estates

Description

We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join our Estates team, contributing to a vital service supporting patient care.

You will diagnose and repair faults on complex mechanical services, engineering plant and equipment. You will also manufacture, assemble, erect, and install new plumbing work as required, and fabricate/repair all sizes of iron pipework by screwing or welding.

Responsibilities include:

  • Diagnosing and repairing faults on complex mechanical services, engineering plant and equipment
  • Monitoring temperatures using handheld data collection devices
  • Carrying out statutory inspections and testing on mechanical services, engineering plant and equipment
  • Undertaking electrical isolations of pumps, motors, etc.
  • Participating in the Mechanical on-call rota

Requirements:

  • Recognised and registered Apprenticeship in City & Guilds, B-TEC ONC, NVQ2 and above or recognised equivalent training/experience in Mechanical/Plumbing Engineering
  • Ability to work on own initiative, make safe, and prioritise requests
  • Experience with mechanical services and equipment

We offer a variety of flexible working options and a range of benefits, including Agenda for Change pay scheme, 15.5% R&R reviewed annually, and 3% On Call payment.

The salary range is £29,812 to £32,715 a year.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • CP MGPS
  • CP Ventilation
  • CP Pressure Systems
  • BG01 Boiler operators or Steam
  • Legionella awareness

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9360-26-0477

Apply on West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust