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Mechanical Facilities Technician

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 26,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

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 day @ 1.66x standard hourly rate
  * Bank holiday checks: Paid at 4 hours @ 1.66x 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

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