About this role
Job summary
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).
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.
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Job description Job 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
Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential
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 - or equivalent experiences and working knowledge Mechanical building services knowledge including HVAC, pumps, motors, valves, pressurisation systems, AHUs, FCUs, cooling and heating systems. - or equivalent experiences and working knowledge
Desirable
CP/AP Training Certificates Further qualifications gained in trade
Experience/Knowledge Essential
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
Ability to work in a high-pressure, large estate environment Ability to investigate the faults and plant failures.
Desirable
Ability to use Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Systems and knowledge of advanced CAFM functionality.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)