Mechanical Technician

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join our on-site Estates team. The role involves carrying out, leading and supervising safe installation, operation, maintenance and repair of heating, hot and cold water, ventilation, air conditioning, lifts and other building services.

You will work under pressure in emergencies and will have formal NVQ 4 (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ 4 or equivalent with at least 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in safe installation, operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical building services.
• Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out, lead and supervise the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Trust's mechanical building services.
• Inspect and diagnose faults and carry out repairs and modifications.
• Provide coaching, training or development of others.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Mechanical maintenance

Emergency response

Education

NVQ 4 or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced person to join our on-site engineering team as a Mechanical Technician, reporting to the Mechanical Officer, who will be an active member of the Estates team responsible for carrying out, leading, and supervising the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Trust's plant, equipment and buildings.

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

The post holder will be required to work under pressure in emergency situations where the failure to act promptly or safely may result in serious injury, damage or loss of life. Previous NHS experience is not essential although would be useful, and full supplementary training will be provided. Carrying out and supervising the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Trust's mechanical building services such as heating, hot and cold water, ventilation and air conditioning, passenger lifts and lifting equipment, internal and external drainage, etc. and ideally you will have an understanding and experience of steam operated plant and equipment.

You will require a well-developed understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, the majority of which are non-routine, and which require intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training to NVQ 4, or equivalent, with at least 5 years of relevant working experience.

As well as the full range of duties associated with the post holder's core skills, i.e., installation, reactive and preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, carry out repairs, modifications, calibration, etc., the role often requires specialisation and a multi skilled approach with team members having responsibilities in nominated specialist Estates roles, such as Authorised Person for Water, Ventilation, Work at Height, Confined Space, Pressure Systems, or Medical Gases. This role may also be required for supporting specific projects or tasks, and the coaching, training, or development of others.

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations