Senior Platform Specialist

2 weeks ago


York, York City, United Kingdom York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

Contract Type: Permanent

Weekly Hours: Full-time

Location: York

The Estates Department is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their management team. This team is responsible for managing, developing, and maintaining the Trust's buildings and engineering infrastructure.

The selected candidate will play a crucial role in the maintenance support service provided by the Estates Department, involving a variety of engineering services. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation and upkeep of engineering services within the Trust's healthcare facilities. It's a dynamic role within a team dedicated to enhancing the quality and safety of the Trust's healthcare facilities.

The successful candidate will primarily work at York Hospital but should be willing to work at other Trust sites as needed, requiring independent travel across different locations.

You will be part of the Estates department at York Hospital, working from Monday to Friday, with flexibility for duty hours and occasional work at other Trust sites.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Perform Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on Electrical equipment
  • Test, maintain, and service thermostatic devices
  • Conduct general maintenance duties including cleaning in plant rooms and workshops
  • Execute various maintenance tasks such as fault finding, soldering, and equipment calibration
  • Work in diverse locations, including at heights, confined spaces, with appropriate training and equipment provided

Working for Our Organisation

Our benefits include:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
  • 27-33 days of holiday
  • Various types of paid and unpaid leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme for personal and work-related support
  • NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
  • Range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on several services and products

Find more about the benefits on the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

YTHFM is sponsoring level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for certain staff, offering access to benefits like optical and dental services refund. We also provide discounted membership for other staff.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

A comprehensive role description is available in the attachment: job description.

Please Note: In case of a high volume of applications, this advert might close early. It's advisable to submit your application promptly.

Our Trust operates based on values like kindness, openness, and pursuit of excellence, aiming to build a diverse workforce representative of our communities. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and collaborate with various Staff Networks to increase diversity. Request for flexible working will be considered from the beginning of your employment.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We hold the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, showing our support for Defence personnel, including Reservists and Employers.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: We strongly advocate for COVID-19 vaccination among our staff as a defense to protect everyone.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications, and Training

Essential Criteria:

  • Level 2 Qualification; NVQ, GNVQ, BTEC, City and Guilds certification
  • Current driving license with the ability to drive category B

Experience and Knowledge

Essential Criteria:

  • Experience in Building Services Maintenance
  • Basic knowledge of Health and Safety principles

Desirable Criteria:

  • Knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems and equipment


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