Maintenance Craftsman (Mechanical) (Shift Working)
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 £31,049 – £37,796 per annum (Band 5) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7655773/153-CO04705-E |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
Are youa highly skilled, experienced maintenance professional? #TeamUHD are looking for a maintenancecraftsman(mechanical)to join theEstatesdepartmenton the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site.
Estatesprovides a comprehensive maintenance, repair and installation service of the buildings, grounds, engineeringservicesand associated equipment throughout the Trust.
You’llhavecompleted arecognisedmechanical orbuildingservices apprenticeship and gained a wide experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance. This could be BTEC HNC level or City and Guilds plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience.
We’relooking for someone witha current UK (manual) driving licence.
You'llbe workingon a shift pattern with participation in an emergency on-call rotawithopportunities for overtime.
Salary: £31,049 – £37,796 per annum (Band 5) plus local RRP (£3,277 pa) and an approximate £1,000 on-call retainer. As this is a shift-working position, enhancements are payable in line with Agenda for Change, which is estimated to add around £5,000–£6,000 per annum to total earnings.
Relocation expenses are applicable for this role. If you would like further details, please get in touch.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 16th January 2026
Please note if you previously applied and were not successful we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
So why join us?
• Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days (PLUSBank Holidays)
• Training/development opportunities
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• Enrolment into the generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS discounts at thousands of retailers with a Blue Light Card
• Salary saving schemes such as home electronics,bikeand car schemes
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025
Are youa highly skilled, experienced maintenance professional? #TeamUHD are looking for a maintenancecraftsman(mechanical)to join theEstatesdepartmenton the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site.
Estatesprovides a comprehensive maintenance, repair and installation service of the buildings, grounds, engineeringservicesand associated equipment throughout the Trust.
You’llhavecompleted arecognisedmechanical orbuildingservices apprenticeship and gained a wide experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance. This could be BTEC HNC level or City and Guilds plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience.
We’relooking for someone witha current UK (manual) driving licence.
You'llbe workingon a shift pattern with participation in an emergency on-call rotawithopportunities for overtime.
Salary: £31,049 – £37,796 per annum (Band 5) plus local RRP (£3,277 pa) and an approximate £1,000 on-call retainer. As this is a shift-working position, enhancements are payable in line with Agenda for Change, which is estimated to add around £5,000–£6,000 per annum to total earnings.
Relocation expenses are applicable for this role. If you would like further details, please get in touch.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 16th January 2026
Please note if you previously applied and were not successful we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
So why join us?
• Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days (PLUSBank Holidays)
• Training/development opportunities
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• Enrolment into the generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS discounts at thousands of retailers with a Blue Light Card
• Salary saving schemes such as home electronics,bikeand car schemes
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025
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