Mobile Mechanical Technician – Hospital Systems

FHFT Education Academy; Slough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Slough is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join the Estates and Facilities team. The role involves maintaining a wide range of mechanical plant, building services and essential hospital infrastructure to support outstanding patient care.

You will work in a skilled team, undertake maintenance tasks, respond to on-call needs, and contribute to lifecycle projects while adhering to HTMs and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Level 3 City & Guilds Craft or NVQ equivalents in Electrical Installation/Maintenance
• IT literate
• Evidence of good written and communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
• NHS experience
• Knowledge of HTMs

Responsibilities

• Servicing thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) and carrying out temperature monitoring
• Undertaking plumbing tasks, including sink and tap installations
• Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and statutory planned maintenance (SPM)
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on a range of engineering plant and equipment
• Supporting the operation and maintenance of critical hospital systems, including water treatment and steam systems
• Troubleshooting and resolving faults on Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Calibrating and maintaining mechanical and electrical installations
• Liaising with departments across the Trust to coordinate maintenance activities and minimise disruption
• Producing technical reports and condition assessments
• Assisting with engineering improvement projects and lifecycle planning
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation
• Participating in the on-call rota and providing out-of-hours support when required
• Supporting the development of apprentices and colleagues through knowledge sharing and mentoring

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Slough is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join the Estates and Facilities team. The role involves maintaining a wide range of mechanical plant, building services and essential hospital infrastructure to support outstanding patient care.

You will work in a skilled team, undertake maintenance tasks, respond to on-call needs, and contribute to lifecycle projects while adhering to HTMs and safety regulations.