Maintenance Craftsman (Mechanical) (Shift Working)
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 £31,049 – £37,796 per annum (Band 5) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7747392/153-CO04705-F |
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: 17th February 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.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
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 Sunday 8 Feb 2026
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: 17th February 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.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
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 Sunday 8 Feb 2026
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