Mechanical Technician – Estates & Facilities
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This permanent role is for an experienced Mechanical Technician with a plumbing or HVAC background to join the Estates & Facilities Directorate at Barts Health NHS Trust. You will maintain mechanical infrastructure, including complex HVAC systems, medical gases, and heating plant, across St Bartholomew's and The Royal London Hospitals. The position offers opportunities for career advancement, specialist training, and professional development within a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
Key responsibilities
- 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.
Essential criteria
- To have served a recognised Apprenticeship (to City & Guild 236/NVQ level 3 standard / BTEC - ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent)
- The Level 3 NVQs in Mechanical Engineering Services - Heating, Plumbing and Ventilating or BTEC/ONC or equivalent
- In-depth relevant experience of NHS hospital environment or similar establishments
- Experience of building maintenance and systems
- Experience to follow detailed engineering/electrical drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of control systems and Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Knowledge of Mechanical / Electrical Installations including Ventilation, Air conditioning, Fire Alarm systems and StandBy Generators
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to prioritise own work
- Desire and ability to work as part of a team
- Good Numeracy and literacy skills
- To be versatile in their approach to maintenance services and will have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as an integral part of a team
- Flexible to multi-skilling and can be responsive to changes in technology
- Good communication skills
- Ability to plan, schedule major interruptions, maintenance activities, co-ordinates work of contractors
Desirable criteria
- Electrical/Mechanical Degree
- C&G 18th Edition Certificate Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671
- Good knowledge of H&S Legislation and some knowledge of COSHH
- Knowledge of hospital Health Building Notifications (HBN) & Health Technical Memorandum (HTM)
- Competent Person MGPS
- Experience of working on specialist hospital equipment
- Experience of lone working
- Knowledge of Building services and engineering maintenance
- Understanding of statutory compliance and best practice ACOPS
- Good judgement regarding a range of facts and situations that Desire and ability to work as part of a team Good Numeracy and literacy skills To be versatile in their approach to maintenance services and will have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as an integral part of a team Flexible to multi-skilling and can be responsive to changes in technology Good communication skills Ability to plan, schedule major interruptions, maintenance activities, co-ordinates work of contractors require analysis where there is more than a straightforward choice of options regarding required work
- Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades after attending appropriate training
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £37,259 – £45,356 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Barts Health NHS Trust
Mechanical Technician – Estates & Facilities
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
Mechanical Technician (Plumbing / HVAC Focus) - Band 5
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
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 special
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