Shift Technician

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Main area Estates Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent:
Shift patterns including nights and weekend working Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Out of hours and weekend shift pattern) Job
-SP-8127329-A

Site Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 26/08/2026 23:59 Interview date 17/09/2026

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).

• 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.

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.

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…