Mechanical Maintenance Technician

• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and essential reactive repairs on core HVAC assets, including Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), and extract ventilation systems
• Perform crucial tasks such as filter changes, drive belt tensioning, motor lubrication, and cleaning of coils and condensate trays
• Act as the primary responder for general plumbing breakdowns, resolving leaks, blockages, and repairs to sanitary ware rapidly
• Conduct essential water hygiene PPMs (temperature monitoring, flushing) in strict accordance with ACoP L8 guidelines for Legionella control
• Service, install, and adjust Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) to ensure patient safety and prevent scalding risks
• Perform PPM and reactive repairs on heating plant, including boilers, calorifiers, and heat exchangers
• Maintain and service various site pumps (e.g., heating, chilled water, booster), checking for leaks, excessive noise, and ensuring correct alignment
• Respond swiftly and effectively to emergency breakdowns across all mechanical and plumbing infrastructure
• Provide first-line fault diagnosis on critical plant, assisting specialist contractors with isolation procedures
• Ensure all maintenance activities strictly comply with all relevant Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs)
• Generate and adhere to Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) before commencing work
• Accurately record all work, system readings, and compliance checks in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• Formal qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, or a related building services trade
• Proven experience in a highly demanding, critical environment, preferably within an NHS hospital or similar large-scale, complex commercial site
• Strong, broad building services knowledge with a proactive, agile attitude required to manage varied day-to-day priorities, balancing PPMs with emergency calls
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Experience within an NHS hospital or similar large-scale, complex commercial site