Mechanical Shift Technician, GMS Band B2

Gloucestershire Managed Services; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Cheltenham is seeking a skilled Mechanical Bias Technician to ensure the safety of mechanical systems within hospital infrastructure. This shift-based role involves planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Join a supportive team where your expertise directly impacts patient care and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing technical development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience with planned, reactive, and emergency maintenance.
• Ability to work towards or act as a Competent Person (CP).
• Experience maintaining mechanical plant systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and asset records using digital systems.
• Liaise with service leads to minimise disruption to clinical services.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Fault diagnosis

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Are you a skilled Mechanical Bias Technician who takes pride in delivering a safe and reliable estate for patients, staff, and visitors? Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) is seeking an experienced mechanical maintenance professional to join our Operational Estates team.

You will carry put planned, reactive and emergency maintenance on a wide range of mechanical and building services systems, including:

• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
• Plumbing and safe water systems in healthcare buildings
• Steam / ACOP pressure systems
• Medical gas pipeline systems

You will act or work towards acting, as a Competent Person (CP), for these systems, supporting the safe operation of critical hospital infrastructure in accordance with legislation, NHS England Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) and Health Building Notes (HBNs), and organisational policies.

This is a shift-based role and includes participation in an on‑call rota, providing essential support during evenings, weekends and out of hours periods. In this varied and hands‑on role, you will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and fault diagnosis across mechanical plant systems and equipment.
• Work towards or act as Competent Person (CP) under the direction of the Workshop Manager (WSM) and Authorised Person(s) (AP)
• Undertake installation, assembly, minor modifications and commissioning of mechanical components and equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and asset records using digital systems (e.g., CAFM / PDA)
• Work safely at all times and comply with relevant legislation, Health & safety regulations, NHS England HTMs, HBNs, and Infection Prevention and Control standards.
• Liaise with service leads to minimise disruption to clinical and non-clinical services.
• Provide multi‑trade support, including minor electrical and fabric‑related work where appropriate.
• Participate in the on‑call rota and undertake training to maintain technical competence.

At GMS, our people are our greatest strength. Our Operational Estates team plays a vital role in ensuring that hospital buildings and services operate safely, reliably, and efficiently, enabling clinical teams to focus on delivering high‑quality patient care.

When you join GMS, you become part of a skilled, motivated, and supportive team where collaboration and practical problem‑solving are valued. We believe in recognising individual contributions, offering opportunities for career growth, mentoring, and ongoing technical development.

Working with GMS means being part of a professional environment where your expertise makes a real difference. From maintaining safety‑critical hospital systems to supporting colleagues and apprentices, your work will have a direct impact on the safety, efficiency, and comfort of the healthcare environments we serve.