Craftsperson Mechanical with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates, all applicants must verify their specific visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and applicants should carefully review the UK immigration requirements for skilled workers.

Job Details

Company: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Location: West Cornwall Hospital, St Clair St, Penzance, TR18 2PF

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Permanent

Language: English

Education: Experience

Experience: Qualifications

Job Summary

We want you to help us build and maintain the most modern, sustainable, progressive and forward thinking environments in which our healthcare professionals can deliver outstanding care for one and all. This is what we have called ‘Building Brilliance’. Following significant investment in the Trust, we have developed outstanding plans for new developments which will push RCHT right to the forefront of modern hospital care.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

Main Duties of the Job

We are now investing in our Estates team in both strategic project management and in the day to day management of our maintenance and buildings. We are interested in hearing from highly motivated, hardworking and committed individuals with experience in their field of work, as well as people looking for a change in career direction.

This is a particularly exciting time to join the team as we undergo a period of significant growth, offering excellent opportunity for progression. We have a wide range of positions available at various levels including project managers, estates officers (mechanical and electrical), supervisors and assistants, so whatever your discipline, background and experience, come and take a look at how you can form part of our brilliant team.

About the Employer

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people – a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering or other recognised mechanical training

City & Guilds Parts 1,2 & 3 or equivalent NVQ

Desirable Qualifications

ONC or equivalent in relevant subject

Essential Experience

All round knowledge and experience of mechanical maintenance and fault finding in building services, plant and equipment

Desirable Experience

Basic Electrical skills

Basic Plumbing skills

Basic Carpentry skills

Clearing drains

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Please note that applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals. The Trust is committed to supporting international candidates who meet the necessary requirements for skilled worker sponsorship.

Application Process

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete several checks and requirements. These include identity checks, professional registration and qualification checks, employment history and reference checks, occupational health clearance, and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

You must also have the right to work in the UK. For further information regarding these requirements, please visit the NHS Employers website section on employment standards and regulation. We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Additional Requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

How to Apply

Apply via NHS Jobs website.

For questions about the job, contact: Leslie Rsust (Senior Building Manager)

Email: l.rust@nhs.net

Phone: 07554394014

Checklist for International Applicants

When applying for this position as an international candidate, please ensure you have the following:

1. Verify your eligibility for skilled worker sponsorship with the employer

2. Prepare all required educational and professional qualification documents

3. Obtain criminal record certificates from any country you have resided in for 12+ months in the past 10 years

4. Ensure your CV demonstrates all essential qualifications and experience

5. Contact the employer directly to discuss your specific circumstances

6. Prepare for potential video interviews given the international nature of your application

Employer Information

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and holds accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, member of the Employer network for Equality and Inclusion, and is Veteran Aware. We are proud to offer a supportive working environment for staff from all backgrounds and nationalities.

Our commitment to ‘Building Brilliance’ extends not just to our healthcare facilities but to our staff development and support systems. We understand that relocating to a new country is a significant undertaking, and we strive to provide comprehensive support to international candidates throughout the application and onboarding process.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust values the unique perspectives and expertise that international professionals bring to our team. We welcome applications from skilled mechanical craftspersons who are looking to build their careers in a supportive and progressive NHS environment while contributing to our mission of providing outstanding healthcare to the people of Cornwall.

For more information about our organisation, please visit our website at https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ where you can find additional details about our services, values, and the many benefits of joining our team. The closing date for applications is 29 March 2026, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their applications are fully considered.