Mechanical Craftsperson
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, SW17 0QT
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
The Mechanical Craftsperson is crucial in maintaining and repairing mechanical systems at St George's Hospital. The role involves diagnosing faults, p...
The Mechanical Craftsperson diagnoses and repairs mechanical and plumbing faults, performs maintenance tasks, and supports the operation of HVAC, water safety, and medical gas systems. The role includes using control systems, developing risk assessments, and providing technical support to contractors.
Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor/Technician, the Mechanical Craftsperson is responsible for maintaining mechanical systems, including HVAC, water safety, and medical gas services.
Key duties include performing fault diagnosis, planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and supporting capital projects. The role also involves maintaining accurate records and providing technical support to staff and contractors.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services.
The Estates & Facilities Division ensures safe, attractive, and operational environments. Staff are encouraged to engage in continuous professional development and embody the Trust's values of excellence, kindness, responsibility, and respect.
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship and relevant Level 3 qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent)
- Experience maintaining, fault-finding and repairing mechanical building services and plant equipment
- Knowledge of steam systems, PSSR requirements, water systems and safe systems of work
- Demonstrates effective communication, teamwork, professionalism and commitment to Trust Values and CPD
Desirable
- Previous NHS, healthcare or critical infrastructure engineering experience
- Experience working on steam boilers, pressure vessels, calorifiers or water safety systems
- Experience using CAFM systems, BMS systems and electronic maintenance records
- Additional specialist training (HTM Competent Person, Legionella, Health & Safety, supervisory training)
Knowledge
Essential
- Application Evidence - Demonstrates ability to respond effectively to engineering emergencies, service failures and major incidents whilst remaining calm under pressure
- Application Evidence Demonstrates strong commitment to Health & Safety, risk assessment and safe systems of work in high-risk environments
- Demonstrates initiative, adaptability and resilience when managing competing priorities and working under pressure
Desirable
- Specialist competencies such as Confined Spaces, Legionella Control, PSSR, Steam Systems, HTM Competent Person Ventilation or similar technical accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a commercial or industrial mechanical/ mechanical engineering maintenance environment
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Working with IT based systems
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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