Mechanical Technician - Estates & Facilities

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Annual leave 27 days

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join the Estates & Facilities Directorate. The role focuses on maintaining hospital mechanical systems, HVAC, and plumbing, with opportunities to advance within a large NHS Trust.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, carrying out planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and compliance tasks in a complex clinical environment, ensuring safety and service continuity across sites.

Qualifications

• Formally recognised mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Completed apprenticeship in Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC or Building Services Engineering.
• Good knowledge of H&S legislation and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a wide range of mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on plumbing, HVAC and associated mechanical plant.
• Undertake testing, inspection and statutory compliance activities (e.g., pressure systems, water hygiene).
• Support minor installation works across the retained estate.

Skills

Plumbing

HVAC systems

Mechanical maintenance

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC

Tools

MS Office

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a wide range of mechanical systems. Diagnose and resolve faults on plumbing, HVAC and associated mechanical plant. Undertake testing, inspection and statutory compliance activities (e.g., pressure systems, water hygiene tasks). Support minor installation works across the retained estate. Ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with relevant regulations and Health & Safety guidance., The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment,

• Good judgement regarding a range of facts and situations that Desire and ability to work as part of a team Good Numeracy and literacy skills To be versatile in their approach to maintenance services and will have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as an integral part of a team Flexible to multi-skilling and can be responsive to changes in technology Good communication skills Ability to plan, schedule major interruptions, maintenance activities, co-ordinates work of contractors require analysis where there is more than a straightforward choice of options regarding required work
  A permanent vacancy has arisen within the Estates & Facilities Directorate for an experienced and motivated Mechanical Technician to join Barts Health NHS Trust. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong plumbing or HVAC background who are looking to advance their careers within a highly specialised and supportive hospital environment., A formally recognised mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Completed apprenticeship in Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC or Building Services Engineering. Experience in mechanical installation, maintenance or engineering -- healthcare experience desirable but not essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and pride in the quality of your workmanship. Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet shared goals. Good communication skills and a proactive, customer-focused approach.,
• To have served a recognised Apprenticeship (to City & Guild 236/NVQ level 3 standard / BTEC - ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent)
• The Level 3 NVQs in Mechanical Engineering Services - Heating, Plumbing and Ventilating or BTEC/ONC or equivalent, Electrical/Mechanical Degree
• C&G 18th Edition Certificate Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671
• Good knowledge of H&S Legislation and some knowledge of COSHH
• Knowledge of hospital Health Building Notifications (HBN) & Health Technical Memorandum (HTM)
• Competent Person MGPS, In-depth relevant experience of NHS hospital environment or similar establishments
• Experience of building maintenance and systems
• Experience to follow detailed engineering/electrical drawings and specifications, Experience of working on specialist hospital equipment
• Experience of lone working, Knowledge of control systems and Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Knowledge of Mechanical / Electrical Installations including Ventilation, Air conditioning, Fire Alarm systems and StandBy Generators
• Basic computer skills, Knowledge of Building services and engineering maintenance
• Understanding of statutory compliance and best practice ACOPS, Ability to prioritise own work
• Desire and ability to work as part of a team
• Good Numeracy and literacy skills
• To be versatile in their approach to maintenance services and will have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as an integral part of a team
• Flexible to multi-skilling and can be responsive to changes in technology
• Good communication skills
• Ability to plan, schedule major interruptions, maintenance activities, co-ordinates work of contractors, Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades after attending appropriate training
  Working across St Bartholomew's and The Royal London Hospitals, you will play a key role in maintaining the mechanical infrastructure that keeps our world-class clinical services running safely and efficiently.

As a member of the Hospitals Mechanical team, you will have: Opportunity to work with complex HVAC systems, medical gases, heating plant, chilled water systems, and specialist ventilation supporting theatres and critical care. Exposure to cutting-edge clinical environments, offering technical challenges not seen in commercial settings. Clear development pathways including specialist training, CPD support, and progression opportunities within a large NHS Trust. Work as part of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary engineering team who value collaboration and professional growth., Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Competitive NHS salary with enhancements for oncall and overtime. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service to 33). Access to the NHS Pension Scheme. Generous staff benefits including travel loans, wellbeing initiatives, and career development programmes.