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.
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.
Applicants 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.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
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 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.
This advert closes on Sunday 12 Apr 2026.
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