Job Title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician
Location: Margate
Hourly Rate: £17.81 per hour (DOE)
Temp role
About the Role:
Join a dynamic team where your expertise in mechanical and electrical maintenance will directly impact the quality and reliability of critical services. We're seeking a skilled Mechanical & Electrical Technician with strong knowledge in both disciplines to provide essential maintenance, compliance, and reactive repair services across various healthcare environments.
You'll play a key role in ensuring that systems operate safely and efficiently, maintaining high standards of safety and service quality in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance and repairs on systems including boilers, HVAC, medical gas, and fire alarms
- Work autonomously to diagnose issues, implement repairs, and perform full-service shutdowns as necessary
- Use the Technical Solutions CAFM system to manage and report on job progress
- Prioritise patient needs, ensuring that maintenance activities are efficient and minimally disruptive
- Work within a rotating shift and on-call schedule to ensure 24/7 service availability
Daily Activities Include:
- Confined Spaces: Access and perform maintenance in enclosed areas like lofts, plant rooms, and flues
- Driving: Operate Trust vehicles for work purposes, including transporting patients or materials between sites
- Exposure to Substances Hazardous to Health: Follow risk-assessed safety protocols when handling materials like latex gloves, formalin, and PMMA
- Hand Arm Vibration Exposure: Use handheld tools (eg, drills, saws) in various maintenance and repair tasks
- Hand Washing: Regular hand washing as part of daily routines to maintain a sterile environment
- Lone Working: Operate independently in remote or confined areas without close supervision
- Manual Handling: Safely manage tasks involving physical handling of equipment or materials
- Night Working: Availability for night shifts (typically 11 pm-6 am) to support the 24/7 operation
- Noise Exposure: Work in noise-intensive environments where ear protection is required
- Work at Heights: Perform tasks on ladders, scaffolds, or elevated platforms, following safety protocols
What We're Looking For:
- Qualifications: Relevant certification in mechanical or electrical disciplines (City & Guilds, BTEC, or similar)
- Experience: Proven track record in mechanical and electrical systems, ideally with hospital or healthcare sector experience
- Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, technical acumen, and a proactive approach to safety
- Additional Requirements: Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to various sites as needed
Why Join Us?
As a Mechanical & Electrical Technician, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering essential services that make a real difference. This role offers a unique blend of technical responsibility and the opportunity to work in a healthcare setting, with competitive pay and opportunities for further training
Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
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