Mechanical Fitter

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding Estates role supporting essential NHS services?, An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join the Estates team at Darlington Memorial Hospital. This role is critical to maintaining complex mechanical systems that support acute clinical services, including decontamination, steam systems and specialist ventilation. You will work within a professional, multidisciplinary team, playing a key role in ensuring patient safety, compliance and service continuity., The post holder will deliver planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of mechanical systems within the hospital estate. This includes faultfinding, repair and statutory testing of critical plant such as decontamination equipment, steam boilers and ventilation systems.

You will respond to emergencies, assess risks, ensure safety of patients and staff, and carry out repairs or escalate issues appropriately. The role involves participation in shift and oncall rotas, completion of electronic job records, and close collaboration with Estates colleagues and contractors. A flexible approach and strong focus on safety and patient environments are essential.

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.

• A Competitive salary
• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
• Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only