STH Estates Mechanical Technician

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Estates Mechanical Technician to join their Property Estates team. The role involves conducting planned maintenance, fault-finding on mechanical systems, and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical discipline qualification and experience with advanced plumbing systems. A full-time position located at St Helier Hospital with competitive salary and commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support for professional development

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced plumbing and/or mechanical systems.
• Understanding of HaSaWA and relevant acts.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Fault find on complex mechanical systems.
• Mentor junior members and apprentices.

Skills

Fault finding on mechanical systems

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

C&G, NVQ in a mechanical discipline

Tools

CAFM software

Building Management Systems

Job description

Overview

ESTH Trust are looking for Band 5 Estates Mechanical Technicians to work in the Property Estates team at a Band 5 - 37.5 hours a week. This role will be based at St Helier Hospital, but the successful candidate may be asked to work trust-wide across Epsom, St Helier Hospitals, Sutton HealthCare and Surrey Downs. The post holder will participate in the out of hours call system and will have day-to-day contact with internal and external stakeholders regarding sensitive, complex and confidential issues.

They will present verbal, written and numerical information, explain complexities to a wide range of stakeholders, provide updates on potential disruptions, and organise planned shutdowns.

Main duties of the job

• To conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks on mechanical systems.
• To fault find on complex mechanical systems and assist in fault resolution within strict timescales and statutory guidelines.
• To help and escort contractors; manage personal jobs on the CAFM via PDA; be part of the on-call rota.
• To support in mechanical system shutdowns and isolations.

About Us

The Trust's mission is 'to put the patient first and deliver great care to every patient, every day'. Our priorities are to create a "one team, one trust" culture and focus on the following five objectives to ensure we provide high quality, compassionate care to all patients:

• Delivering safe and effective care across our sites
• Creating a positive experience that meets the expectations of our patients, their families and carers
• Providing responsive care that delivers the right treatment, in the right place at the right time
• Being financially sustainable
• Working in partnership with patients, commissioners, other health and care providers, local authorities, the voluntary sector, the NHS TDA, NHS England and Monitor in the interests of patients and a sustainable local health and social care economy.

Details

• Date posted: 06 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £35,763 to £43,466 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Technical
  • To carry out planned preventative maintenance of calorifiers, heat exchangers and pumpsets.
  • To identify and rectify faults on high/medium/low pressure heating and domestic hot water systems, including boiler resets.
  • To fault find on complex air handling units and refrigeration plant, and to perform regular PPM when required.
  • To find and rectify faults on medical gas equipment (e.g., changing O-rings/washers) and to work on live systems when supervised.
  • To operate Building Management Systems (BMS) and interrogate programmes, changing parameters when required.
  • To carry out tap and TMV maintenance, cleaning, disinfections and temperature setting.
  • Install plumbing goods, toilets, sinks, macerators and point of use water heaters.
• Leadership or managerial
  • To mentor junior members and apprentices.
  • To host contractors, internal and external stakeholders.
• Information and reporting
  • Responsible as part of the local team for CAFM information upkeep.
  • To investigate incidents and report back to the management structure.
  • To produce engineering reports for safety groups and trust committees when required.
• Technology or system support
  • Be conversant with CAFM via handheld PDA system.
  • Be conversant with BMS and Bold systems.
• Communications and Engagement
  • Provide and receive complex information to managers and end users; handle highly sensitive or contentious information.
  • Communicate technical project information with internal and external professionals to ensure work conforms to statutory and HTM requirements.
  • Work with trusts’ services to ensure due process and governance on additional works.
• General Responsibilities
  • Participate in estates callout roster.
  • Support the department and organisation by carrying out other duties within the scope of the role.
  • Assist visitors, patients and staff; support in grievances and disciplinary issues as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• C&G, NVQ or similar in a mechanical discipline

Desirable

• CPD in line management, HNC/HND in engineering, competent person in safe water, time-served apprenticeship

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with advanced plumbing and/or mechanical systems; fault finding on mechanical systems with ability to isolate, keep running and fully repair; experience in safe water services, temperature monitoring, cleaning and chlorination of taps/TMVs and fault finding on systems.

Desirable

• Experience in healthcare premises; working with a PDA installed with CAFM, MICAD and Zetasafe.

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of mechanical systems; understanding of HaSaWA and relevant acts, standards and guidance; understanding of permit to work systems, risk assessments and good working practices.

Desirable

• Knowledge of HTM, HBNs; basic understanding of asset management (PPM and reactive tasks, SFG 20).

Skills

Essential

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications; effective communication; customer-focused service; strong team and personal organisational skills; ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines; accurate paperwork, drawings and reports.

Desirable

• IOSH Management qualification; ability to analyse complex problems and develop workable solutions.

Other Requirements

• Understanding of policies and procedures; self-motivated and proactive; able to work autonomously; honest, reliable and trustworthy; respectful to patients, visitors and staff; able to travel between Trust sites; flexible to meet team needs; excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to work on own initiative and lead meetings with contractors and staff; willing to work in challenging environments (e.g., undercroft, sewage lines).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check will be required.

Employer details

Employer: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Ln, Carshalton, SM5 1AA

Employer website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us