Estates Mechanical Team Leader

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to ensure the safety and functionality of its facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for fault-finding and maintenance across various properties, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading trust known for its commitment to patient care and community engagement. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, where your skills will make a significant impact on the quality of healthcare services provided to the community.

Qualifications

• Responsible for fault-finding and maintenance duties across the trust.
• Maintain building fabric, mechanical, electrical systems, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to health and safety controls and report unsafe practices.
• Work autonomously, prioritising tasks effectively.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Mechanical Systems Maintenance

Electrical Systems Maintenance

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Education

CP Accreditations

Job description

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers and the largest trust in the NHS. It was established on 1 April 2012 through the merger of four trusts: Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust, Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust, and Tower Hamlets PCT. The trust has a turnover of approximately £1.1 billion and employs around 15,000 staff.

Our hospitals—Newham University Hospital in Plaistow, St Bartholomew’s (Barts) in the City, The Royal London in Whitechapel, The London Chest in Bethnal Green, Whipps Cross in Leytonstone, and Mile End Hospital—provide high-quality clinical care to east London and beyond. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including specialist centres for cancer, cardiac, trauma, and emergency care. Barts Health also hosts one of the UK’s busiest children’s hospitals and internationally renowned surgical facilities.

Our vision is to create a world-class health organisation that fosters strong partnerships and community engagement, aiming to eliminate health inequalities in east London. We aspire to build an international reputation for excellence in patient care, research, and education.

The post-holder will be responsible for fault-finding and maintenance duties across the trust. They will maintain all building fabric, mechanical, electrical systems, and equipment within trust properties.

Key Responsibilities

1. Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to all health and safety controls, including asbestos, COSHH, and permit-to-work systems. Report unsafe practices or faulty equipment that could jeopardize safety.
2. Policy Adherence: Follow departmental and trust policies and procedures during all activities.
3. Independent Work: Work autonomously within standard operating procedures, prioritising tasks effectively.
4. Communication: Maintain good working relationships and communicate technical information clearly to non-specialists.
5. Qualifications: Hold CP accreditations and perform authorised person duties, being suitably trained and qualified.
6. On-Call Duties: Participate in estates on-call rotas across various trust sites as directed.

Barts Health is committed to becoming an outstanding organisation with a strong clinical reputation. We aim to provide safe, harm-free care and foster an inclusive, supportive working environment aligned with our WeCare values. We encourage diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:
Name: David Jones
Job Title: Operations Manager
Email: [e-mail]