Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Holds full current driving licence
- Training
Asbestos Awareness training
- Training
Water Hygiene Training
- Training
Health and Safety Awareness Training
- Training
Manual Handling Training
- Training
Completion of a structured training programme in mechanical engineering
- Training
Knowledge of HTMs
- Experience
A minimum of one years’ post qualification experience working in a mechanical maintenance environment
- Experience
Good awareness of health & safety legislation and experience of working to safe systems of work
- Skills & Ability
Good Communication Skills
- Skills & Ability
Ability to work without supervision
- Skills & Ability
Working to deadlines
- Skills & Ability
Adaptable to change
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Training
Forklift Training
- Training
Cherry Picker Training
- Training
Scaffold/Mobile Tower Training
- Training
Emergency first aid training
- Training
Inspections of washers/sterilisers
- Experience
Experience Working in an Acute Hospital or Healthcare Establishment
- Experience
A minimum of 2 years’ experience of mechanical maintenance work
Job overview
The Estates Department is looking for a Mechanical Technician with a background preferably gained in a maintenance, building services or healthcare environment to join the Maintenance Team.
Where required additional training will be given to the successful applicant to enable them to fully meet the person specification and consideration will be given to further training to enable career progression.
The vacancy will be based at the Basingstoke Hospital site and the successful applicant will require good communication skills to work across the site, however may also be expected to work on any of the Trust sites.
The successful applicant will require good communication skills. An empathetic approach to staff and patients, be adaptable, willing to learn new skills and be able to work independently as well as part of the team. The applicant must have the physical ability and agility to carry out manual handling.
A current valid full driving license is required for this role to undertake call outs. .
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be required to carry out planned and reactive mechanical works inclusive of repair, maintenance and improvement to the building and hospital facilities, ensuring a welcoming environment for staff and visitors.
The successful applicant may also be required to assist with other building related tasks as well as mechanical and electrical building services in plant rooms and ward areas.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
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This advert is for Mechanical Technician with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Estates technician role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Oct 2026.
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