Job Opportunity: Shift Technician (Maintenance/Engineering) - Hospital Setting
Location: South East London
Salary: £46,000
Job Type: Full-time, Shift-based

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Shift Technician to join our maintenance and engineering team at a leading hospital in South East London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in mechanical and electrical maintenance to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of critical hospital facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

* Routine Inspections & Maintenance: Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections, maintenance, and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and building systems within the hospital.

* Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose faults and promptly repair a wide range of hospital systems, including HVAC, electrical systems, and essential hospital equipment.

* Critical Systems Management: Ensure that all critical systems such as emergency power, backup generators, and medical equipment are maintained and working efficiently.

* Emergency Response: Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency breakdowns to minimize disruption to hospital services, particularly in patient-critical areas.

* Preventive Maintenance: Carry out preventive maintenance to avoid system failure and ensure all equipment is in good working order at all times.

* Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all hospital health and safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

* Record Keeping: Maintain accurate maintenance logs, report on work orders, inventory management, and update the hospital's engineering systems.

* Collaboration: Work closely with hospital staff, contractors, and external service providers to ensure that maintenance and repairs are carried out seamlessly.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

* Relevant engineering qualification (such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering).

* Previous experience in a maintenance role, preferably within a healthcare or hospital setting.

* Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, medical gas systems, and general building maintenance.

* Ability to work under pressure and manage emergency repair situations in a critical environment.

* Proven ability to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues in a timely manner