We are looking to recruit a full time, permanent Craftsperson (Mechanical) Plumber based at Lanchester Road Hospital.
The main purpose of the role is to carry out a schedule of pre-planned maintenance works to comply with statutory and mandatory compliance regulations. You will also be carrying out reactive works as a part of our PPM programme.
You will be part of a small, busy team maintaining the Trusts properties in the Durham areas using the Estates Transport where necessary.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Work is distributed using the MICAD and Zetasafe programs so an awareness of this type of system would be an advantage, but all relevant training will be given.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
The successful candidate will provide an efficient and cost-effective maintenance and repair service to all properties owned or leased by the Trust. You will carry out installation and improvement work across all contracted sites, in accordance with organisational standards and national legislation. In addition, you will assist other trades and contractors, in accordance with service need.
The post holder will ensure that all tools, equipment and machinery used in the performance of duties are tested and maintained to meet current requirements at all times. You will ensure that work is undertaken at all times in accordance with Health and Safety requirements to ensure the environment remains safe for patients, staff, contractors and visitors to the Trust. Employees will participate in the Estates out of hours on-call service. Whilst on-call the post holder is required to demonstrate a high degree of cross trade flexibility beyond the boundaries of their core skills including electrical and building maintenance works supported with in-house training.
You will perform duties covering the maintenance and operation of equipment including statutory testing of safety devices and specialised plant. You will promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities and promote at all times a positive image of the Estates Department and the wider Trust.
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
22 July 2026
Agenda for change
Band 5
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Permanent
Full-time
346-EF-088-26-A
Lanchester Road Hospital
Lanchester Road
Durham
DH1 5RD
United Kingdom
You will be working with a small engineering team based in Durham. We regularly liaise with our building colleagues to assist each other where necessary to carry out our workloads.
Potentially you could be asked to work in the Durham or Scarborough area on a temporary basis should the need arise.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
You will be working with a small engineering team based in Durham. We regularly liaise with our building colleagues to assist each other where necessary to carry out our workloads.
Potentially you could be asked to work in the Durham or Scarborough area on a temporary basis should the need arise.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
- Successful completion of a recognised Plumbing bias apprenticeship
- NVQ Level 3 (Plumbing) or equivalent and relevant qualification
- Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
- Working knowledge of mechanical (H&C water systems) in complex properties
- Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical plant including boilers and diesel engines
- Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation
- Good working knowledge of British Standards and ACOPs relevant to the trade
- Understanding of associated trades and relationships
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
- This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- Will participate in the on-call rota as required.
- Able to manage time and prioritise effectively.
- Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail.
- Able to work in confined spaces
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Multi-skilled mechanical experience
- Significant post apprenticeship experience
- Working knowledge of Gas Safe legislation
- Working knowledge of the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and behaviours
- Able to use own initiative and work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to undertake semi-skilled and non-plumbing tasks as required
- Willing to undertake further multi-skilled training
- Able to work effectively under pressure.
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
- Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities
- Committed to promoting a positive image of the Estates Department.
- Self-aware and committed to continual personal development
- Successful completion of a recognised Plumbing bias apprenticeship
- NVQ Level 3 (Plumbing) or equivalent and relevant qualification
- Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
- Working knowledge of mechanical (H&C water systems) in complex properties
- Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical plant including boilers and diesel engines
- Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation
- Good working knowledge of British Standards and ACOPs relevant to the trade
- Understanding of associated trades and relationships
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
- This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- Will participate in the on-call rota as required.
- Able to manage time and prioritise effectively.
- Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail.
- Able to work in confined spaces
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Multi-skilled mechanical experience
- Significant post apprenticeship experience
- Working knowledge of Gas Safe legislation
- Working knowledge of the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and behaviours
- Able to use own initiative and work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to undertake semi-skilled and non-plumbing tasks as required
- Willing to undertake further multi-skilled training
- Able to work effectively under pressure.
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
- Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities
- Committed to promoting a positive image of the Estates Department.
- Self-aware and committed to continual personal development
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.
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).
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.
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).
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Lanchester Road Hospital
Lanchester Road
Durham
DH1 5RD
United Kingdom
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Lanchester Road Hospital
Lanchester Road
Durham
DH1 5RD
United Kingdom
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
