Engineering Jobs

Craftsman (Mechanical Engineering)

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust • Derriford, Plymouth

Salary

£28k – £31k

Posted

14 October 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is hiring a Craftsman (Mechanical Engineering) in Derriford, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £28k – £31k. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job summary To carry out Engineering Maintenance work on all Mechanical Services, Systems, Plant and Equipment (Planned and Breakdown) in addition to Mechanical Installation works in accordance with the current Regulations. The Estates team pride themselves on being able to tackle any job to keep clinical services operational. We do this with continued development through training and mentoring in the varied systems we are responsible for. £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum. Additional payment of £327…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £28k – £31k
How this salary compares: about 33% below the £46,738 median across 839 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Derriford, Plymouth · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 1 other live engineering role in Derriford — browse them
Posted: 14 October 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.