Estates Maintenance Worker

x2 Full time Posts available - 37.5 Hours per week.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Estates Maintenance Worker (Specialist) Mechanical, Band 5 to join the Estates

Department at Rotherham General Hospital.

You will play a key role in keeping our hospital buildings, plant and essential

engineering services safe, reliable and operational. Working as part of the

Estates team, you will undertake planned and reactive maintenance,

fault-finding, repairs and small installations across a wide range of

mechanical systems, including HVAC, heating and hot water, ventilation, medical

gases, refrigeration, drainage and building management systems.

We are looking for someone with strong mechanical building services knowledge

and practical maintenance experience, who can confidently diagnose faults, work

independently and respond effectively to urgent and critical situations. You

will also work closely with Estates colleagues, contractors and clinical

departments to ensure services remain safe and compliant.

The role includes shift working and participation in emergency out-of-hours

cover, with relevant specialist training provided where required. If you enjoy

technical problem-solving and want a role where your skills directly support

Main duties of the job

This is a hands-on and rewarding role for an experienced

mechanical professional who wants to use their technical skills in an

environment where their work makes a real difference. You will help ensure our

hospital's essential engineering services remain safe, reliable and available,

supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care.

We are looking for a practical, knowledgeable and proactive problem-solver who

can work confidently both independently and as part of a wider Estates team.

You will need strong mechanical building services experience, good

fault-finding skills, a commitment to safety and quality, and the flexibility

to respond when essential services need urgent attention.

In return, you'll join a skilled and supportive Estates team where your

expertise is valued and where there are opportunities to broaden your knowledge

through specialist training and development. If you enjoy variety,

responsibility and solving technical challenges, while knowing your work

directly contributes to a safe healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from

you

About us

The Rotherham

NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our

local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the

right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of

Rotherham

As a Trust we

are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of

everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just

take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for

our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and

recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of

patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve

our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.

If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us

on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust

does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative

right to work in the UK.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-26-07-036B

Job locations

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job

description and person specification for the full details about the role and

the responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job

description and person specification for the full details about the role and

the responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Apprentice trained tradesperson with either ONC/BTEC (City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 will be considered)
• Applicants with appropriate trade qualifications that can demonstrate that they have worked in a similar multi-skilled post may be considered

Desirable

• HNC Equivalent in building or relevant engineering building services.

Knowledge

Essential

• Approved Codes of Practice and current regulations in relation to own discipline

Desirable

• Knowledge of Approved Codes of Practice / Health Technical Memoranda in relation to NHS Estate and other disciplines

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience within a trade (Mechanical)

Desirable

• Previous experience within a Health Service context

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Apprentice trained tradesperson with either ONC/BTEC (City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 will be considered)
• Applicants with appropriate trade qualifications that can demonstrate that they have worked in a similar multi-skilled post may be considered

Desirable

• HNC Equivalent in building or relevant engineering building services.

Knowledge

Essential

• Approved Codes of Practice and current regulations in relation to own discipline

Desirable

• Knowledge of Approved Codes of Practice / Health Technical Memoranda in relation to NHS Estate and other disciplines

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience within a trade (Mechanical)

Desirable

• Previous experience within a Health Service context

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job

description and person specification for the full details about the role and

the responsibilities

Qualifications

Essential

• Apprentice trained tradesperson with either ONC/BTEC (City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 will be considered)
• Applicants with appropriate trade qualifications that can demonstrate that they have worked in a similar multi-skilled post may be considered

Desirable

• HNC Equivalent in building or relevant engineering building services.

Knowledge

Essential

• Approved Codes of Practice and current regulations in relation to own discipline

Desirable

• Knowledge of Approved Codes of Practice / Health Technical Memoranda in relation to NHS Estate and other disciplines

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience within a trade (Mechanical)

Desirable

• Previous experience within a Health Service context