Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Mobile Mechanical Technician

The closing date is 12 February 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Estates Engineer to join our team, delivering both reactive and planned maintenance across Wexham Park Hospital and the Slough Community Diagnostic Centre. This is a varied, hands-on role that plays a vital part in keeping essential healthcare facilities safe, compliant, and fully operational. The post-holder will also participate in the Trust's out-of-hours emergency on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, repairs, minor improvement works and capital projects across the Trust, in line with management direction.
Ensure all work is completed in full compliance with Trust safety standards, statutory regulations, and agreed procedures.
Undertake complex and non-routine engineering tasks, using initiative and technical expertise to diagnose and resolve issues effectively.
Calibrate, maintain and fault-find on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment, including:
- Low Pressure Hot Water (LPHW) systems
- General air conditioning controls and systems
- Steam raising plant and associated equipment
- Steam steriliser systems
Work a standard shift pattern and actively contribute to the out-of-hours emergency on-call rota, supporting essential services when needed.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment where your technical skills will directly support patient care and clinical services.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,859 to £31,670 a year On Call £316 a month & standby £1.45 p/h for the on call week.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-LC430

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital & Slough CDC

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for more responsibilities.

Please note that this role isnot eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for more responsibilities.

Please note that this role isnot eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

City & Guilds qualification or NVQ equivalent
Experience in the maintenance of mechanical plant and services
oExperience of working on TMV's, Air Handling units, Pumps, Motors and General Plumbing inc Tap installations

Desirable

oNVQ Level 3 Mechanical
A-Level Maths

Experiance

Essential

working in a large organisation
Experience in the maintenance of mechanical plant and services

Desirable

Previous experiance working in a Hospital Enviroment
Knowledge of HTM's
Previous experience of mechanical systems, in particular: - ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, water systems (cold/hot water) Experience of low temperature hot water heating systems

Communication

Essential

GCSE Maths - Grade 4 (C) or above, GCSE English Language - Grade 4 (C) or above
To have good IT skills and be proficient with computers

Desirable

A Level Maths

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

City & Guilds qualification or NVQ equivalent
Experience in the maintenance of mechanical plant and services
oExperience of working on TMV's, Air Handling units, Pumps, Motors and General Plumbing inc Tap installations

Desirable

oNVQ Level 3 Mechanical
A-Level Maths

Experiance

Essential

working in a large organisation
Experience in the maintenance of mechanical plant and services

Desirable

Previous experiance working in a Hospital Enviroment
Knowledge of HTM's
Previous experience of mechanical systems, in particular: - ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, water systems (cold/hot water) Experience of low temperature hot water heating systems

Communication

Essential

GCSE Maths - Grade 4 (C) or above, GCSE English Language - Grade 4 (C) or above
To have good IT skills and be proficient with computers

Desirable

A Level Maths

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital & Slough CDC

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital & Slough CDC

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)