Mechanical Technician

we welcome applicants with varying degrees of experience and qualifications, roles are available at bands 4 and 5 accordingly. Please state in your application which role you're intending to apply for - see job descriptions

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.

• 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 organise tasks to ensure efficient workflow, provide training, and cover for the supervisor during sickness 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.
• drive between trust sites in a safe and timely manner adhering to trust policies.

south london and maudsley nhs foundation trust (slam) provides the widest range of nhs mental health services in the uk as well as substance misuse services. The trust works closely with the institute of psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience (ioppn), king's college london and is part of king's health partners academic health sciences centre.

slam employs around 5,000 staff and serves a local population of 1.1 million people, with over 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services.