Employer West London NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Broadmoor Hospital Town Crowthorne Salary £35,763 - £43,466 Per Annum Inclusive of Allowances Salary period Yearly Closing 07/09/2025 23:59 Interview date 16/09/2025
Band 5
West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
Job overview
A great opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Technician within our Capital Estates and & Facilities Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne.The post holder will assist the Estates Supervisors in delivery of services within the department.
The post holder will be responsible for repairs, fault-finding and routine planned maintenance to services, plant and equipment at Broadmoor ensuring compliance with all Statutory Regulations, HTMs, Trust Standards, policies and procedures.
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced operational Mechanical Technician to work in a team providing an efficient, customer focused and high quality maintenance services.
The Trust offer great benefits ranging from an excellent pension scheme, flexible working and up to 33 days annual leave.
Main duties of the job
To have delegated responsibility for the management, co-ordination and monitoring of plant room maintenance activities using both directly employed labour and contractual services to ensure the estate is maintained in such a condition that it fulfils its functions effectively, safely, economically and efficiently, whilst ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and trust policies.
The post holder will work closely with the other members of the Estates and Facilities team to ensure the buildings are maintained to a high standard.
Working within the HTM’s they will carry out competent person duties.
A good working knowledge of HSAWA, COSHH and safe working practices is essential.
They will be able to use their skills to ensure work is completed with minimal disruption to patients and visitors and be able to prioritise tasks and works accordingly; being a good communicator and a team player are key qualities.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Industry recognised qualification/apprenticeship plus relevant experience to professional level or equivalent training and experience.
* City and Guilds Part II, NVQ Level 3 or other recognised qualification.
* Accredited Health & Safety training course
* Gas Safe Certification
Experience
* Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience within a commercial environment
* Substantial post training experience across engineering, mechanical, heating and plumbing trades and experience of installation works and fault finding
* Experience working in a reactive and pressurised environment
* Experience undertaking surveys and audits (e.g. condition surveys)
* NHS experience
* Experience working alongside other maintenance specialisms (e.g. electrical, plumbing & building trades)
Knowledge and Skills
* Good knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Building Regulations, and Data Protection
* Sound knowledge of workshop safety practices including safe systems of work, risk assessment & COSHH data sheets
* Good analytical skills; able to compile, analyse problems and to find solutions
Personal Qualities
* Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
* Excellent Customer Service Skills; able to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors
* Able to prioritise many conflicting project demands
* Good written and verbal communication
* Excellent attention to detail
* Able to work calmly under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines
As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.
We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks. After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR ).
Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.
West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We encourage the thoughtful use of technology as a demonstration of strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, we encourage applicants to personalise their recruitment application to showcase their unique skills and experiences.
While AI-generated content can be a helpful tool, relying solely on generic responses instead of highlighting your own strengths and achievements may impact the success of your application. The success of an application will always be assessed against the essential and desirable criteria for the role, so it is important to ensure that your application and any supporting information clearly demonstrate how you meet these requirements.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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