Mechanical Facilities Technician

Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and mechanically minded Boiler House Operative to join our on-site team at Basingstoke Hospital. This is a hands-on role involving the day-to-day operation, monitoring, and maintenance of critical boiler plant systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant performance.

You will work as part of a small, dedicated team of two, sharing responsibility for maintaining continuous operation of the boiler house.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily statutory and regulatory checks within the boiler house
• Monitor and maintain:
• 2 x steam boilers
• 3 x LTHW (Low Temperature Hot Water) boilers
• Record and report energy meter readings
• Perform routine water sampling and quality checks
• Inspect boilers, pumps, and associated plant to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Monitor and maintain dosing systems
• Identify and report faults or irregularities promptly
• Assist with minor maintenance tasks and liaise with engineers where required

Working Pattern & Additional Duties

• Participation in an on-call rota (£150 per week, with additional payment for call-outs)
• Weekend and bank holiday working required as part of a rota system
• Daily checks are required 7 days a week

Overtime & Additional Pay:

• Weekend checks: Paid at 4 hours per standard hourly rate
• Bank holiday checks: Paid at 4 standard hourly rate + 1 additional day of annual leave
• Call-outs: Paid in addition to on-call allowance

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills
• Be reliable, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and as part of a small team
• Demonstrate a strong awareness of health & safety procedures
• Be flexible and willing to participate in out-of-hours and weekend working