Job overview
We are seeking an experienced person to join our on-site engineering team as a Mechanical Technician, reporting to the Mechanical Officer, who will be an active member of the Estates team responsible for carrying out, leading, and supervising the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Trust's plant, equipment and buildings.
The post holder will be required to work under pressure in emergency situations where the failure to act promptly or safely may result in serious injury, damage or loss of life. Previous NHS experience is not essential although would be useful, and full supplementary training will be provided.
Please note: This role includes the responsibility of being a member of the on-call team supporting the Trust out of hours.
Main duties of the job
Carrying out and supervising the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Trust’s mechanical building services such as heating, hot and cold water, ventilation and air conditioning, passenger lifts and lifting equipment, internal and external drainage, etc. and ideally you will have an understanding and experience of steam operated plant and equipment.
You will require a well-developed understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, the majority of which are non-routine, and which require intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training to NVQ 4, or equivalent, with at least 5 years of relevant working experience.
As well as the full range of duties associated with the post holder's core skills, i.e., installation, reactive and preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, carry out repairs, modifications, calibration, etc., the role often requires specialisation and a multi skilled approach with team members having responsibilities in nominated specialist Estates roles, such as Authorised Person for Water, Ventilation, Work at Height, Confined Space, Pressure Systems, or Medical Gases. This role may also be required for supporting specific projects or tasks, and the coaching, training, or development of others.
We are committed to investing in your personal and professional development and we offer and encourage opportunities for our team to earn recognised qualifications through supported study and training
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the Job Description / Person Specification document.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Commercial mechanical building services
- Maintenance management, legislation, standards, systems, and processes.
Desirable
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Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in similar role
- MS Office
Desirable
- Significant Hospital Experience
- Lifts, BMS
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HNC, NVQ4 or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.
- ILM Level 4, or equivalent.
- IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent
Desirable
- AP (Water), AP (Ventilation), Person In Charge (Work at Height), Person In Charge (Confined Space), CP (PSSR), CP (Medical Gas)
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This advert is for Mechanical Technician with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum plus HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Jul 2026.
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