Mechanical Facilities Technician in Basingstoke

Job Description

About the Role\nOur 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.\nYou 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.\nKey Responsibilities\n * Carry out daily regulatory and operational checks on boiler house equipment\n * Monitor and maintain:\n * 2 x steam boilers\n * 3 x LTHW (Low Temperature Hot Water) boilers\n * Record energy meter readings accurately\n * Conduct routine water sampling and basic water quality checks\n * Ensure boilers, pumps, and associated systems are running correctly\n * Monitor and check chemical dosing systems\n * Identify and report faults or irregularities promptly\n * Assist with basic fault finding and troubleshooting\n * Maintain accurate records and logbooks for compliance purposes\n * Work in accordance with site health & safety procedures\nWorking Pattern & Overtime\n * Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm\n * On-call rota:£150 per week on-call allowance - Additional payment for call-outs\nWeekend & Bank Holiday Working:\n * Daily checks required 7 days per week (rota-based)\n * Saturday & Sunday checks paid as: 4 hours @ 1.66x standard hourly rate\n * Bank Holiday checks paid as:4 hours @ 1.66x standard hourly rate Plus 1 additional day of holiday entitlement\n * All weekend checks and call-outs are completed on a rotational basis within the team\n * You will be working as part of a team of 2 on-site engineers\n * Collaborative working is essential to ensure full site coverage and compliance\nPerson Specification Experience & Knowledge\n * Previous experience working with boilers or in a plant/maintenance environment is desirable\n * Basic understanding of steam and LTHW systems \n * Experience with mechanical systems, pumps, or industrial equipment advantageous\nSkills & Competencies\n * Strong mechanical aptitude\n * Ability to carry out routine checks methodically and accurately\n * Basic fault-finding skills\n * Good record-keeping and attention to detail\n * Ability to work independently and as part of a team\n * Flexible and reliable approach to working hours and rota commitments\nOn Offer\nCompetitive salary based on experience\nOvertime and enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays\nOn-call allowance and additional call-out payments\nStable, permanent role within a critical healthcare environment\nOpportunity to develop hands-on experience with commercial boiler systems