Senior Mechanical Technician - Ventilation

The Construction Index Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the South East UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician to oversee mechanical ventilation systems within a hospital estate. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for ventilation, medical gas, and F-Gas systems, conducting both planned and reactive maintenance, while also supporting installations and refurbishments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical ventilation and HVAC.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Proactive, client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical ventilation maintenance and repairs across site.
• Act as Authorised Person for ventilation and medical gas.
• Support and supervise team members and apprentices.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Client-Focused Mindset

Education

City & Guilds 6187/6188 or 7188/7189

Tools

CAFM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Company: Maintenance
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - South East
• Town/City: Oxford, Oxfordshire
• Posted: 20/06/2025
• Listed in: Mechanical Engineering
• Reference: Senior Mechanical_1750407478

Job Description

Location: Oxford
Estates Department | Reporting to: Technical Services Manager

We're looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Technician to lead on mechanical ventilation systems across a busy hospital estate. You'll be the subject matter expert for Ventilation, Medical Gas, and F-Gas systems, delivering both planned and reactive maintenance, as well as supporting new installations and refurbishments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical ventilation maintenance and repairs across site
• Act as Authorised Person for ventilation, medical gas, and F-Gas
• Oversee safe and effective operation of associated plant/equipment
• Support and supervise team members, apprentices, and contractors
• Ensure statutory compliance and complete works within SLA/KPIs
• Maintain accurate records, including the F-Gas register
• Participate in the on-call rota and occasional out-of-hours work

What our client is Looking For

• Proven experience in mechanical ventilation and HVAC
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds 6187/6188 or 7188/7189)
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Proactive, client-focused mindset
• Experience in facilities or hospital estates maintenance
• IT skills including CAFM, Word & Excel