Mechanical Technician – Estates & Facilities
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£42,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3113 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £42,500, and Barts Health NHS Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 5315 (Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers, Strong plumbing/HVAC focus could place it in heating and ventilating installers) or SOC 5223 (Metal working production and maintenance fitters, Mechanical maintenance fitter/technician role maintaining plant and machinery). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Basic Salary: £31,977 to £40,024 per annum (including Inner London HCAS)
Additional Enhancements: Recruitment & Retention Premium, On‑Call Allowance, Overtime
Location: St Bartholomew’s Hospital – West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE
A permanent vacancy has arisen within the Estates & Facilities Directorate for an experienced and motivated Mechanical Technician to join Barts Health NHS Trust. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong plumbing or HVAC background who are looking to advance their careers within a highly specialised and supportive hospital environment.
Working across St Bartholomew’s and The Royal London Hospitals, you will play a key role in maintaining the mechanical infrastructure that keeps our world‑class clinical services running safely and efficiently.
As a member of the Hospitals Mechanical team, you will have:
- Opportunity to work with complex HVAC systems, medical gases, heating plant, chilled water systems, and specialist ventilation supporting theatres and critical care.
- Exposure to cutting‑edge clinical environments, offering technical challenges not seen in commercial settings.
- Clear development pathways including specialist training, CPD support, and progression opportunities within a large NHS Trust.
- Work as part of a highly skilled multi‑disciplinary engineering team who value collaboration and professional growth.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a wide range of mechanical systems.
- Diagnose and resolve faults on plumbing, HVAC and associated mechanical plant.
- Undertake testing, inspection and statutory compliance activities (e.g., pressure systems, water hygiene tasks).
- A formally recognised mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- Completed apprenticeship in Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC or Building Services Engineering.
- Experience in mechanical installation, maintenance or engineering — healthcare experience desirable but not essential.
- Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail and pride in the quality of your workmanship.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet shared goals.
- Good communication skills and a proactive, customer‑focused approach.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hasan Syed Job title: Mechanical Manager Email address: hasan.syed2@nhs.net
For an informal discussion please contact: Hasan Syed hasan.syed2@nhs.net
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Barts Health NHS Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Barts Health NHS Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3113 going rate of £42,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.