Job summary Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) are looking for a skilled Maintenance Mechanical Technician to join our existing multi-disciplinary professional maintenance team in providing a safe environment for all service users, staff and visitors across our Norfolk sites being based in Norwich. Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing our experiences and learning from each other. 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 varied environment. Main duties of the job Maintenance Services provides a high quality service to the Trust's portfolio of properties and those of our external customers to ensure a safe, secure and pleasant environment for service users, staff and visitors. The Technician will undertake analysis, fault finding/diagnostics, testing, installation, routine maintenance and repair work associated with complex building, mechanical, electrical and electronic installations and equipment in an economical, efficient and safe manner and within scope of training outside their core trade. Provide operational and technical advice to team members and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.Undertake condition surveys and evaluate inspection reports. About us Benefits included with this role are:- 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 and personal protective equipment (PPE) support your health and wellbeing at work, including a complete occupational health and a free Physiotherapy service FREE confidential counselling support FREE Yoga and Pilates 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 Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year gross per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 246-COR6826160 Job locations Maintenance Services 32/33 Europa Way Norwich NR1 2EN Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description 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 Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description 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 Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship in plumbing/mechanical engineering AND City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering OR City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR NVQ Level 3 plumbing City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering OR City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR NVQ Level 3 plumbing Full UK driving license for ability to drive Trust vehicles Desirable C&G or equivalent - Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems Trend IQ Vision Operators Course Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels as required by P.U.W.E.R. (1998) Experience Essential Three years relevant experience having demonstrated high technical versatility and flexibility Experience in maintaining a mental health environment Desirable Supervising a multi-based disciplined trade based team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship in plumbing/mechanical engineering AND City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering OR City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR NVQ Level 3 plumbing City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering OR City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR NVQ Level 3 plumbing Full UK driving license for ability to drive Trust vehicles Desirable C&G or equivalent - Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems Trend IQ Vision Operators Course Safety in the Use of Abrasive Wheels as required by P.U.W.E.R. (1998) Experience Essential Three years relevant experience having demonstrated high technical versatility and flexibility Experience in maintaining a mental health environment Desirable Supervising a multi-based disciplined trade based team 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Maintenance Services 32/33 Europa Way Norwich NR1 2EN Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)