Job summary PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MAY NOT APPLY If you are looking for a change in career and want to join a fast paced and dedicated team at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Estates Department based at Dewsbury District Hospital as a Maintenance Engineer. We support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an award winning team. The shift pattern will be Mon - Fri from 08.00am to 16.00pm. You will also benefit from a range of additional benefits including a great pension, on-site nursery, savings scheme, on-site parking, discounts at numerous retailers, plus much, much more. Main duties of the job The main duties will include repairs, installation works and planned maintenance work on a multi-trade basis requiring specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practises. You will diagnose and repair all faults on engineering installations, plant and equipment. You will act as a team leader as required, co-ordinating/directing the work of others. You will undertake a range of complex work of a multi trade nature. You will use skills extended beyond Core Trades to aid diagnosis and maintenance activities including installation, maintenance and testing of medical gases and associated equipment. You will undertake the role of HTM Authorised Person in area of core skills. About us We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce. We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care. We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience. We have a clear vision and you could be part of this If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-INFRA0235 Job locations Dewsbury & District Hospital Halifax Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 4HS Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be part of a team of five Shift Engineers under the direction of the Estates Management Team for providing a comprehensive 24 hours, 7-day maintenance cover to all retained Trust buildings and any other SLAs, including All SWYMHT Buildings on retained sites for out of normal hours emergencies. The Shift Engineer will undertake all work in compliance with relevant regulatory and advisory frameworks, Trust policies and the Estates Departments ISO9002 Quality Manual. Assist in the formulation of Trust Policies in relation to out of hours working. To undertake the role of HTM Competent Person and/or Authorised Person role in designated areas. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be part of a team of five Shift Engineers under the direction of the Estates Management Team for providing a comprehensive 24 hours, 7-day maintenance cover to all retained Trust buildings and any other SLAs, including All SWYMHT Buildings on retained sites for out of normal hours emergencies. The Shift Engineer will undertake all work in compliance with relevant regulatory and advisory frameworks, Trust policies and the Estates Departments ISO9002 Quality Manual. Assist in the formulation of Trust Policies in relation to out of hours working. To undertake the role of HTM Competent Person and/or Authorised Person role in designated areas. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HNC or ONC or demonstrable equivalent knowledge in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering discipline. Recognised apprenticeship. Desirable Specialist training for ACOP/Competent Persons in relevant subjects. Experience Essential Experience in complex Engineering Services with a demonstrable track record of success. Demonstrable experience in responding to and dealing with emergency repairs and incidents. Desirable Experience of working within the NHS as part of a shift team member. Skills & Abilities Essential Planning skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be capable of working safely and at speed in emergency situations. Computer literacy. To be able to work out of normal hours including weekends on their own initiative. Desirable Team Building. Team Leader. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to develop and build an effective team. Self-Motivator. Drive and persistence. Ability to work under pressure Other Essential Fit and active with no limitations to site movement. Driving license Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of technical developments in Estates maintenance. Desirable Experience in management of change. Awareness of Building Maintenance Issues. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HNC or ONC or demonstrable equivalent knowledge in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering discipline. Recognised apprenticeship. Desirable Specialist training for ACOP/Competent Persons in relevant subjects. Experience Essential Experience in complex Engineering Services with a demonstrable track record of success. Demonstrable experience in responding to and dealing with emergency repairs and incidents. Desirable Experience of working within the NHS as part of a shift team member. Skills & Abilities Essential Planning skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be capable of working safely and at speed in emergency situations. Computer literacy. To be able to work out of normal hours including weekends on their own initiative. Desirable Team Building. Team Leader. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to develop and build an effective team. Self-Motivator. Drive and persistence. Ability to work under pressure Other Essential Fit and active with no limitations to site movement. Driving license Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of technical developments in Estates maintenance. Desirable Experience in management of change. Awareness of Building Maintenance Issues. 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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Dewsbury & District Hospital Halifax Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 4HS Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)