Mechanical Facilities Technician, Basingstoke

About the Role

Our Client are seeking a reliable and mechanically minded Boiler House Operative to join their team in a potion located at Basingstoke Hospital. This is a hands-on, site-based role responsible for the daily operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance of boiler plant systems within a critical healthcare environment.

You will work as part of a small on-site team, ensuring that all boiler house systems are operating safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes participation in a rota covering weekends, bank holidays, and on-call duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily regulatory and operational checks on boiler house equipment
• Monitor and maintain:
• 2 x steam boilers
• 3 x LTHW (Low Temperature Hot Water) boilers
• Record energy meter readings accurately
• Conduct routine water sampling and basic water quality checks
• Ensure boilers, pumps, and associated systems are running correctly
• Monitor and check chemical dosing systems
• Identify and report faults or irregularities promptly
• Assist with basic fault finding and troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate records and logbooks for compliance purposes
• Work in accordance with site health & safety procedures

Working Pattern & Overtime

• Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
• On-call rota:£150 per week on-call allowance - Additional payment for call-outs

Weekend & Bank Holiday Working:

• Daily checks required 7 days per week (rota-based)
• Saturday & Sunday checks paid as: 4 hours @ 1.66x standard hourly rate
• Bank Holiday checks paid as:4 hours @ 1.66x standard hourly rate Plus 1 additional day of holiday entitlement
• All weekend checks and call-outs are completed on a rotational basis within the team
• You will be working as part of a team of 2 on-site engineers
• Collaborative working is essential to ensure full site coverage and compliance

Person Specification Experience & Knowledge

• Previous experience working with boilers or in a plant/maintenance environment is desirable
• Basic understanding of steam and LTHW systems preferred
• Experience with mechanical systems, pumps, or industrial equipment advantageous

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to carry out routine checks methodically and accurately
• Basic fault-finding skills
• Good record-keeping and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and reliable approach to working hours and rota commitments

On Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Overtime and enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays

On-call allowance and additional call-out payments

Stable, permanent role within a critical healthcare environment

Opportunity to develop hands-on experience with commercial boiler systems