Building Services Technician (Plumbing Bias) – Scarborough
The closing date is 03 June 2026.
Are you a highly motivated Plumbing Craftsperson with a trade related background? Are you looking to develop your career? If so, we have a role for you!
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based at Scarborough Hospital but must be willing to work at any of the Trust’s sites. Flexible hours of duty are required, and the role will involve undertaking appropriate training including Health and Safety training.
Key responsibilities include maintaining building services and engineering infrastructure across a range of clinical and non‑clinical facilities. The role is part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team and involves working cooperatively with skilled and semi‑skilled colleagues. The candidate will be required to participate in an on‑call/out of hours rota, for which an additional payment will be made, and transport themselves and equipment throughout the community during normal working hours.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
- Completed an accredited trade specific Building Services apprenticeship (3‑4 years) in Carpentry & Joinery, Bricklaying or Plumbing & Heating/Environmental.
- Current driving licence with less than 12 points in any 3‑year period (for new drivers less than 6 points in the first 2 years).
- Post‑apprenticeship qualifications in Carpentry & Joinery, Bricklaying and Plumbing & Heating/Environmental to create a multi‑disciplined individual.
Experience
- Completed further development (typically 2 post‑apprenticeship years) gaining specialist expertise in Building Services and knowledge across a range of technical subjects in a commercial setting.
- Specialist expertise in Health Service technical subjects enabling the carry‑out of statutory required tasks.
- Ideally experienced with specialist hospital water and drainage systems.
- Knowledge of legal requirements related to building services.
Benefits
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with generous benefits upon retirement, including a lump sum and pension for dependants.
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for suitable positions.
- A variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from the Employee Assistance Programme.
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)
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