The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Mechanically Biased Multi-Skilled Technician
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Job Overview
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are seeking a Mechanical Fitter/ Plumber/ Maintenance Engineer to join our busy Estates Department to perform multi-skilled tasks which can be complex and/ or non-routine.
This involves working on hot and cold-water systems, heating systems, control of water hygiene and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment.
The successful candidate will be required to join the On-call Rota after sufficient training and must be able to respond to emergency calls within 45 minutes of leaving home and arriving at the hospital base.
Full time working hours of 37.5 hours per week and based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital; you may however be required to work at The Princess Royal Hospital or any other buildings the Trust has responsibility to maintain.
Previous applicants need not apply
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The role is to carry out mechanical and building maintenance work across hospital sites, making sure equipment and systems are safe and working well.
- You will work on heating, water, plumbing and other mechanical systems, and help with electrical and building tasks when needed.
- You will plan your own daily work, solve problems, and sometimes support or guide other team members.
- You will take part in the on-call rota and must be able to reach the hospital within 45 minutes for emergencies.
- You will work safely, follow all Trust rules, and be ready to work in different areas, including tight spaces, hot or noisy places, and outdoors in bad weather.
- You will also help keep the maintenance team running smoothly and may support apprentices as they learn.
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We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
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We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
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