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Salary for this role£28,392 – £31,157 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2122, Mechanical engineers. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £46,800 a year.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
The post of MME is a multi skilled role with a bias towards mechanical and plumbing systems. The post holder will add support to the existing estates team that works trust wide, with mechanical planned / reactive maintenance to Domestic Hot and cold water systems (including TMV/Shower service, Small pipework installations, disinfection, flushing, assistance with biological monitoring, temperature monitoring, heating, make improvements to existing water systems, removal of dead legs, provide technical assistance, work closely with other trades (Building and Electrical).
The post holder will also will be expected to use CAFM (computer aided facility management software)
The trust operates at out of hours service to provide emergency support to clinical services, outside of office hours.
Main duties of the job
Temperature monitoring (ACoP L8)
Statutory Planned Maintenance to mechanical/plumbing systems, (Heating, Cold water systems, Hot water systems, ventilations systems)
Reactive maintenance mechanical/plumbing systems
Legionella remedial work to standard( ACoP L8, HTM-04-01, HSG 274)
Operate and fault find on Heating systems
assist other trades
installations to regulations.
About us
At Black Country Healthcare, you can be sure of a salary to match your ability and responsibilities, and every opportunity to progress. You'll also be automatically registered with the NHS Pension Scheme (unless you choose to opt out) - one of the most generous in the UK.
We want to attract the best people. That's why we offer a whole host of other benefits - including relocation support for those moving to the Black Country to fill some of our roles.
Your annual leave allowance increases the longer you work for us:
Initial entitlement: 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
After five years: 29 days plus Bank Holidays
After ten years: 33 days plus Bank Holidays
There is also the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave if you wish. If you work part time, your leave is reduced in line with the number of hours you work.
As an employee of our Trust, you and your family will have access to special discounts on a wide range of goods and services from well-known brands - including shops and leisure attractions.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Post attract additional RRP at 15%
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
285-9394-CORP
Job locations
Dorothy Pattison
Penn Road
walsall
WS2 9XH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance Engineers will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialty. However, they will be progressively trained to acquire elements of each others skills with the intention of achieving a competent and flexible work force.
1. Carry out Mechanical planned preventative maintenance work in accordance with Estates schedules and accepted good working practices in order to ensure safe and reliable engineering services.
2. Where necessary, carry out fault diagnosis and repairs to the hospitals mechanical installations and plant, including ventilation, heating, air conditioning, water systems so as to maintain a safe and reliable service.
3. Overhaul, service, renovate, repair or replace worn, failed or damaged mechanical plant and installation/system components and equipment as required under to direction of the estates and compliance officers
4. To carry out any necessary mechanical engineering tests or measurements, in compliance with accepted standards, good industry practice and the Estates Department schedule of inspection. Updating and compiling asset registers and maintenance record logs.
5. Become familiar with and when adequately trained carry out basic electrical control operations and calibrations associated with all types of plant.
6. Participate fully in all relevant estates procedures and ensure completion of all necessary documentation in accordance with Estates Department policies.
7. Where instructed install and test new mechanical installations in accordance with the current standards, good industry practice and hospital standards
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
oBasic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or post secondary Education in a relevant field
oCity & Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate in Plumbing & Heating/Mechanical discipline, or oAn equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating/Mechanical discipline or
Desirable
oACOP L8 Legionella compliance
oVented & Unvented hot water storage
oIPAF, PASMA, Abrasive wheels, etc.
oWelding Certificate C&G 3268 (all types and levels 1,2,3)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
oCompletion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in the relevant post bias for a minimum of 3 years
oAt least 5 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility. Time served craftsman.
oExperience of and ability to demonstrate sufficent knowledge and experience of Water Safety engineering maintenace/repair (ACOP L8/HSG 274 Legionella compliance) and HVAC systems & equipment.
oPrevious experience of working in an Hospital, Healthcare or Public Sector environment.
Desirable
oUsing a CAFM systems to receive and update work order.
oAbility to read and interpret complex technical drawings and schmatics.
oComputer literate and able to use all forms of Microsoft applications and handheld devices
oknowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, safe systems of work (Permits) and relevant HTM's.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.