Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

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.

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.

• PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ADDITION TO THE ADVERTISED SALARY, THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT APPLIED OF £3277.00 PER YEAR RECRUIT & RETENTION PAYMENT
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.