Band 5 - System Commissioning Technician Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Systems Commissioning Technician to join their Estates Department. This role involves maintaining and improving systems within a hospital environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering, with experience in building maintenance. This position offers excellent career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a chance to make a significant impact on patient care. If you are passionate about engineering and want to work in a dynamic environment, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Comprehensive Training

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in building maintenance, preferably in a hospital environment.
• Experience with steam, water systems, gas, and medical gases is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily departmental operations and monitor workshop performance.
• Conduct testing and inspection of installations to ensure compliance.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Compliance with BS7671

Testing and Inspection

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Trend BMS

Autoclaves

Air-Conditioning Systems

Refrigeration Systems

Job description

Job Title: Systems Commissioning Technician

Please see the attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Systems Commissioning Technician to join our Estates Department.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work closely with Engineers and the Workshop Manager to assist with daily departmental operations.
2. Monitor and control workshop performance, including deputising for the Workshop Manager during short-term absences or annual leave.
3. Maintain accurate records and prioritize work based on workload demands.
4. Undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvements, and capital projects across the Trust, ensuring compliance with safety standards and procedures.
5. Conduct testing and inspection of installations to ensure compliance with BS7671 standards.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of HNC in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering, with significant experience in building maintenance, preferably in a hospital environment.

Experience with steam, water systems, gas, medical gases, autoclaves, Trend BMS, air-conditioning, and refrigeration is advantageous.

Additional Information

This position is primarily based at the Royal Free Hospital, with potential work in other areas within the Trust.

The role involves working a split shift pattern and participating in the out-of-hours emergency on-call rota.

About Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

As one of the UK’s largest and most innovative trusts, we serve over 1.6 million patients across three main hospitals. Our dedicated staff provide a wide range of services, including emergency care, maternity, and diagnostics.

We offer excellent career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training, and benefits designed to support your professional growth.

Additional Information

For more details, please visit our careers page.

This advert closes on Friday, 9 May 2025.