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Mechanical engineer
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Home Office register entry: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Wickford
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Closest occupation match: SOC 2122, Mechanical engineers. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £46,800 a year.
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Role description
Job summary
Monday to Friday , 8am- 4pm, (30minutes unpaid break)
Based at 16/17 Clough road, Colchester Essex, covering all of Essex.
As a Maintenance Craftsperson you will provide support services for the routine and/or non-routine repair, maintenance and operation of a wide range of building services, equipment and systems across the whole range of Buildings and equipment maintained by the Trust. The Maintenance Craftsperson will also perform a range of planned tasks, inputting data into computer based systems and liaise as necessary with Trust Management, nursing, other support staff and contractors to ensure optimal operation of all building services, plant and equipment.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out installation, repair and maintenance work on the building fabric and a wide range of mechanical/electrical building services plant and equipment in accordance with relevant Health Technical Memoranda, Water Bylaws, British Standards, Codes of Practice and Legislation.
- Actively participate in the operation of the Planned Preventative Maintenance system completing worksheets and logbooks relevant to those tasks.
- Undertake the full range of Maintenance Craftsperson duties, using hand and power tools and test equipment.
- Understand the workings, being able to diagnose and repair faults, of the mechanical and/or electrical/electronic and/or plumbing systems in buildings and properties belonging to the Trust.
- To adhere to Health & Safety requirements.
- To be aware of Trust Policy and Procedures.
- Awareness and understanding of effective risk assessing.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-B-444
Job locations
Clough road
16/17 Clough road
Not State
CO4 9QS
United Kingdom
Last verified against our ingestion on 14 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-09-09.