Band 5 Mechanical Technician

TN United Kingdom; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Band 5 Mechanical Technician to join their Estates and Facilities team in Loughborough. The role involves maintenance and repairs on various plant equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and responding to emergencies. This position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with enhancements for unsocial hours

Free parking

Paid induction and training

Access to discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with engineering plant and equipment.
• Ability to conduct condition surveys and evaluate inspection reports.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and installation work.
• Conduct condition surveys and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Respond to alarms and manage contractor teams.

Skills

Calibrating

Fault finding

Maintenance

Health and safety compliance

Job description

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Band 5 Mechanical Technician, Loughborough

Client:

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Location:

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

2

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

The Mechanical Technician is a member of the LPT Estates and Facilities team and will carry out maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and installation work on all facilities and plant equipment throughout the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust estate. The role involves acting as the Trust representative in the absence of the Supervisor or when requested by line management.

The technician will work on a range of estate services equipment, undertaking activities that require analysis of options and complex facts, many of which impact patient safety and the environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Calibrating and fault finding on engineering plant and equipment, including voltage systems, steam plants, sterilizers, medical gas systems, nurse call, lighting, fire detection, building controls, generators, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration.
• Conducting condition surveys, evaluating inspection reports, and ensuring compliance with safety standards during maintenance, repairs, and capital projects.

The role may require working outside regular hours, including an emergency out-of-hours service, on a rotating shift pattern covering 365 days.

Additional duties include manufacturing, designing, assembling, erecting, and installing complex equipment, troubleshooting mechanical systems, complying with health and safety regulations, responding to alarms, managing contractor teams, deputizing for senior management, performing planned preventative maintenance, and using a company vehicle.

Benefits include a competitive salary with enhancements for unsocial hours, free parking, paid induction and training, and access to discounts.

We may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, with over 6,500 staff serving over 1 million people. We promote equal opportunities and encourage applications from all community sections, especially underrepresented groups.

Further details on benefits and policies are available in the Information for Applicants document. Flexible working options are considered, and a probationary period applies for new staff. Permission to work in the UK is required for all roles, and DBS disclosure costs are borne by the individual. Priority for interview is given to at-risk NHS staff who meet the criteria.