Mechanical Technician – Estates & Facilities

Job overview

Mechanical Technician (Plumbing / HVAC Focus)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Basic Salary: £31,977 to £40,024 per annum (including Inner London HCAS)

Additional Enhancements: Recruitment & Retention Premium, On‑Call Allowance, Overtime

Band: 5

Location: St Bartholomew’s Hospital – West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Candidates will be required to have:

• 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

We offer a number a number of benefits, including:

• Competitive NHS salary with enhancements for on‑call 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.