Mechanical Craftsperson (Mechanical Bias)

This role will be required to undertake the installation, commission, maintenance, service and repair of a full range of mechanical engineering related such as LTHW installations, ventilation plant, domestic hot water systems, drainage and general mechanical machinery. The works will be carried out within properties maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services (CFS) across the Sunderland and South Tyneside region. The role will witness a primary focus predominantly on mechanical works, however the post holder may be required to diversify into other engineering and building trades.

The post holder will be predominantly based at South Tyneside Hospital, NE34 0PL.

Furthermore, the post holder will provide a Competent Person lead technical role within the Department to undertake supervisory/guidance duties of other direct employed labour force and at times this may include contractors.

The post holder will also be required to participate in the current shift pattern/system, current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.

Experience dependent, the expected range of earnings for this role is between £31,976 - £38,926 however recent employees within this role have earned around £42k due to overtime and on-call payments., To undertake maintenance and installation work/activities where appropriate across the whole range of mechanical engineering services managed/maintained by CFS. The role will require the undertaking of surveys, inspections, fault finding, servicing and rectification of engineering system faults whilst also providing technical advice, guidance and where appropriate supervision and guidance to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike. The post holder will also be required to participate in the current shift pattern/system, current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.