South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Mechanical Technician
The closing date is 24 March 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen within SLAM for a Mechanical Technician to join the Estates team. The Trust has four main sites and community properties, therefore applicants should be able to arrange their work, parts and materials and carry out tasks in a safe and tidy manner.
To maintain continuity of service there will be times when extra hours, altered work patterns/duties is required. The post-holder must have a good general knowledge of domestic and commercial buildings.
Main duties of the job
* Install, maintain, service, and repair a wide range of plant and equipment. Diagnose and repair mechanical faults; give technical advice to ensure safety and compliance with HTMs and regulatory standards.
* Use Building Management System (BMS) to monitor, and adhere to required standards.
* Modify and document mechanical systems, install temporary setups, and manufacture or modify equipment.
* Conduct condition surveys, prepare systems for inspection.
* Ensure all work meets statutory and mandatory safety requirements.
* Supervise installations and maintenance by staff and contractors.
* Liaise with compliance teams, contractors, ward staff, and other disciplines.
* Attend meetings, provide specialist advice, and manage minor projects with contractors.
* Supervise and motivate staff, manage daily work allocation, plan and organize tasks to ensure efficient workflow, provide training, and cover for the supervisor during sickness and leave.
* Oversee risk assessments, handle maintenance requests, raise purchase orders, and maintain tools and equipment.
* Manage and perform heavy repairs and equipment moves.
* Implement and contribute to policy and service development; ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and other standards, participating in emergency on‑call duties, and driving between trust sites in a safe and timely manner adhering to trust policies.
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.
SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities.
Job responsibilities
The primary goal of this role is to ensure the highest standards of maintenance and repair across all Trust properties and facilities. This includes installing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing a wide range of estate equipment, such as HVAC, heating systems, plumbing, drainage, and roofing. The role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and modifying and documenting mechanical systems. Additional responsibilities include conducting condition surveys, supervising apprentices, liaising with various teams and contractors, managing minor projects, overseeing risk assessments, and contributing to policy and service development. Effective communication, supervision, and adherence to statutory safety requirements are essential. The successful candidate will drive the efficiency and effectiveness of our maintenance team through exceptional planning, organisation, and communication. They will play a crucial role in ensuring that all maintenance activities are carried out safely, timely, and to the highest standards. Service users will benefit from a consistently safe, reliable, and well‑maintained environment. The role supports the overall goal of providing high‑quality, value‑for‑money maintenance services that contribute to the seamless operation of Trust facilities, enhance the user experience, and ensure a safe, compliant, and pleasant environment for all.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Health and Safety qualification in one of the following: Safe use of ladders, Mobile Elevated Working Platform trained (MEWP), Safe use and assembly of mobile scaffold towers (PASMA), COSHH, Manual Handling
* Current clean driving licence or training towards obtaining a driving licence
Experience
* To have experience in plumbing, heating and ventilation within a hospital or similar environment
* Experience of working within a commercial or Estates maintenance environment
* Competent in the installation of pump valves and associated pipework
* Experience of working in a mental healthcare environment.
* NHS (healthcare) experience in a similar role
Knowledge
* Knowledge of domestic and commercial heating, boilers and associated components
* Competent in the installation of copper, plastic and iron pipework, Pipe fabrication, welding / soldering and other pipe works
* Knowledge of associated trades
* To have basic computer skills
* Knowledge of compliance demands in healthcare
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
£33,094 to £45,356 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
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