Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Hospital Facilities

Job summary

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Mechanic, or former Military Engineer looking for greater job security, work-life balance, and long-term career prospects?

We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson with a mechanical background to join our Estates & Facilities team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

If you have served as a Vehicle Technician, Plant Mechanic, RAF/Army/Navy Engineer, Pipefitter, Plumber or similar - your skills are highly transferable to this role!

Main duties of the job

You'll become an integral part of the hospital maintenance team who are responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive mechanical maintenance and installation service across the Trust's estates, carrying out:

• Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across a busy acute hospital.
• Repairs, installations, and minor project work to ensure the safe and efficient running of critical hospital systems.
• Some cross-trade support tasks across electrical and building systems.

You'll work to high standards of safety and compliance (especially to HTM standards), helping ensure our environment is safe for patients, staff, and visitors.

We can offer you:

• Recruitment and Retention bonus - £3,500 per year in addition to the annual salary.
• No Long-Distance Travel - Work based at one site (Musgrove Park Hospital) with minimal travel.
• Generous Holiday Allowance - 27 days per year plus Bank Holidays, rising with service.
• Work-Life Balance - Fixed working location and predictable shifts pattern (8am-4pm Mon-Friday, on-call for 1 Week out of 5.)
• Training and Development - Opportunities to grow and diversify your skill set with funded courses and qualifications.
• Supportive Team Environment - Work alongside experienced professionals in a friendly and collaborative setting.

Ready for a rewarding role that values your skills and offers excellent job stability? Apply now to join a team where your work truly makes a difference every day.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!