Mechanical Technician

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mechanical Technician for the Estates Department at Basingstoke Hospital. The role involves carrying out planned and reactive mechanical works to maintain a welcoming environment for staff and patients.

Training will be provided where needed and career progression opportunities may be explored across Trust sites. The ideal candidate will have a year of post-qualification experience in mechanical maintenance, be able to work independently or

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year post-qualification experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Good awareness of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Experience in healthcare environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of HTMs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical works including repair, maintenance and improvement to hospital facilities.
• Assist with other building-related tasks and mechanical/electrical building services in plant rooms and ward areas.

Skills

Good communication

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Adaptable

Education

Structured training in mechanical engineering

Asbestos Awareness training

Water Hygiene Training

Health and Safety Awareness Training

Manual Handling Training

Knowledge of HTMs

Job description

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

The Estates Department is looking for a Mechanical Technician with a background preferably gained in a maintenance, building services or healthcare environment to join the Maintenance Team.

Where required additional training will be given to the successful applicant to enable them to fully meet the person specification and consideration will be given to further training to enable career progression.

The vacancy will be based at the Basingstoke Hospital site and the successful applicant will require good communication skills to work across the site, however may also be expected to work on any of the Trust sites.

The successful applicant will require good communication skills. An empathetic approach to staff and patients, be adaptable, willing to learn new skills and be able to work independently as well as part of the team. The applicant must have the physical ability and agility to carry out manual handling.

A current valid full driving license is required for this role to undertake call outs.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to carry out planned and reactive mechanical works inclusive of repair, maintenance and improvement to the building and hospital facilities, ensuring a welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

The successful applicant may also be required to assist with other building related tasks as well as mechanical and electrical building services in plant rooms and ward areas.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Asbestos Awareness training
• Water Hygiene Training
• Health and Safety Awareness Training
• Manual Handling Training
• Completion of a structured training programme in mechanical engineering
• Knowledge of HTMs

Desirable criteria

• Forklift Training
• Cherry Picker Training
• Scaffold/Mobile Tower Training
• Emergency first aid training
• Inspections of washers/sterilisers

Essential criteria

• A minimum of one years' post qualification experience working in a mechanical maintenance environment
• Good awareness of health & safety legislation and experience of working to safe systems of work

Desirable criteria

• Experience Working in an Acute Hospital or Healthcare Establishment
• A minimum of 2 years' experience of mechanical maintenance work

Skills & Ability

Essential criteria

• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to work without supervision
• Working to deadlines
• Adaptable to change

Other

Essential criteria

• Holds full current driving licence

Using AI in Your Application

We support the use of technology to help manage time and improve efficiency, but it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and accurately reflects your own skills, experience and values.

AI tools can be useful when drafting an application, but they should only be used to assist you. The content submitted must be your own work and an authentic representation of your knowledge, abilities and experiences.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may be rejected. For example, we may receive multiple applications containing identical or generic wording that does not reflect the individual applicant.

The use of AI during assessments, including interviews, is not permitted unless this has been agreed in advance as a reasonable adjustment. For virtual interviews, you may be asked to provide a 360-degree view of the room and confirm that no additional devices are being used. If AI use is suspected during an interview, we may pause the interview, ask questions regarding its use, or adapt our assessment approach.

Working in healthcare requires integrity, honesty and accountability. We expect all applications and assessments to be a genuine reflection of your own experience, knowledge and values.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both the delivery of our services and the recruitment and management of our staff.

We welcome applications from everyone who has the skills, experience and values required for the role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and will consider all requests for flexible and part-time working wherever service needs allow.

English Language Requirement

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English. This will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Pre-Employment Checks and Probation

Keeping Patients Safe

At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient safety is our highest priority. We recommend that staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and understand that we continue to care for patients who are COVID-19 positive within our services.

Probationary Period

All new employees will be required to complete a six-month probationary period as part of their employment with the Trust.

Tackling Climate Change

Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search