Job overview

A great opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Technician within our Capital Estates and & Facilities Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne.  The post holder will assist the Estates Supervisors in delivery of services within the department.

The post holder will be responsible for repairs, fault-finding and routine planned maintenance to services, plant and equipment at Broadmoor ensuring compliance with all Statutory Regulations, HTMs, Trust Standards, policies and procedures.

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced operational Mechanical Technician to work in a team providing an efficient, customer focused and high quality maintenance services.

The Trust offer great benefits ranging from an excellent pension scheme, flexible working and up to 33 days annual leave.

Main duties of the job

To have delegated responsibility for the management, co-ordination and monitoring of plant room maintenance activities using both directly employed labour and contractual services to ensure the estate is maintained in such a condition that it fulfils its functions effectively, safely, economically and efficiently, whilst ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and trust policies.

The post holder will work closely with the other members of the Estates and Facilities team to ensure the buildings are maintained to a high standard.

Working within the HTM’s they will carry out competent person duties.

A good working knowledge of HSAWA, COSHH and safe working practices is essential.

They will be able to use their skills to ensure work is completed with minimal disruption to patients and visitors and be able to prioritise tasks and works accordingly; being a good communicator and a team player are key qualities.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. 

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.