Job overview
Maintenance Technicians are employed to work across both engineering disciplines.
They will have been trained wider than their core skill and acquired elements of both Electrical and Mechanical skills and have reached a level of flexibility and competence which enables them to achieve and apply the ability where required to perform across the summary duties listed below.
Responsible to maintain mechanical and electrical systems, plant and equipment, buildings and building components in order to ensure their safe operation, serviceability and compliance with statutory regulations, policies and procedures. (CHP and Boiler plant, HVAC plant, electrical distribution, fire detection, building control & automation, standby generator plant, basic refrigeration, basic and emergency lift care & nurse call systems).
Interviews will be held on 29/12/25 or 30/12/25
Main duties of the job
§ You will be required to carry out the duties of the Team Leader as necessary and directly supervise other shift technicians on duty checking and evaluating their work etc.
§ To work in accordance with the requirements of HTM’s, HBN’s, latest edition of the Wiring Regulations BS7671, health and safety regulations/guidelines and Trust’s health and safety polices.
§ Test, diagnose and repair faults on engineering and/or electrical and plumbing installations, plant and equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
§ Undertake fault-finding on all critical systems and equipment. Using ‘cause effect analysis’ and detailed examination to gain a solution.
§ Undertake general maintenance and installation work on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment at the request of Trust maintenance management team.
§ To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
§ Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications without supervision.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
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/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
* Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
* Recognised apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering.
* City & Guilds 2365, 2357 Level 3 and NVQ 2356 AM2 City and Guilds 2330 Level 3 in Electrical Installation and NVQ 2356 and AM2 City and Guilds 236/2360 In Electrical Installations part 1&2 City & Guilds 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS:7671:2018) preferable with A2 amendment
* CP Training Certificates
Desirable criteria
* Further qualifications gained in trade
* AP Training Certificates
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Working in an Acute Healthcare environment, Public Sector, or complex estates.
* Working in a small shift team
* Working in a customer focused services
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability to work in a high-pressure, large estate environment
* Ability to investigate the faults and plant failures.
Desirable criteria
* Ability to use Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Systems and knowledge of advanced CAFM functionality.