Maintenance Technician NHS London with Sponsorship: Apply Now

Location
London, United Kingdom

Type
Permanent, Full Time

Salary (£)
37,259 to 45,356 per year inclusive of HCAS

About King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
They’re one of the UK’s busiest teaching trusts with more than 15,000 staff and five sites across South East London. Their vision is bold, rooted in strong values, and shaped by innovation, education, and research. Every role here plays into a bigger mission: providing outstanding care to over 1.5 million patient contacts a year. They’re committed to sustainability through their Green Plan and believe in creating a culture where kindness, respect, and teamwork thrive.

Job details

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary – starting at Band 5 with London weighting
• Career growth – training and development opportunities to build your expertise
• Supportive team – join skilled professionals who look out for each other
• Varied work – tackle hands on maintenance across estates, equipment, and utilities
• Secure pension scheme – long term financial peace of mind

Requirements

• Recognised and registered engineering apprenticeship
• City and Guilds Level technical qualification
• Post apprenticeship experience with proven multi skilled maintenance background
• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office and BMS systems
• Confident communication skills, written and spoken
• Ability to work under pressure with persistence and drive
• Team focused approach with readiness to support colleagues
• Knowledge of hospital maintenance systems or HVAC an advantage

Salary Details

This Band 5 role pays between £37,259 and £45,356 per year inclusive of HCAS, depending on experience.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be at the centre of keeping one of London’s busiest hospital estates running smoothly. Every shift brings variety from planned and predictive maintenance to urgent repairs that keep patients safe. You’ll handle everything from fabric and utilities upkeep to installing new equipment. By working across the expanding Trust estate, you’ll make sure services run seamlessly and care is never disrupted. They’ll count on your initiative, technical know how, and your commitment to safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance that ensures patient areas stay safe and functional
• Plan and close work requests using FM systems to keep operations flowing
• Assemble, install, and commission new equipment to improve efficiency of estates
• Respond to estate emergencies quickly, minimising disruption to care
• Mentor and supervise junior staff so skills and standards are passed on
• Carry out fire alarm isolations and reinstatements to keep compliance tight
• Keep accurate maintenance records that support safety and performance measures
• Support risk management by spotting hazards and acting promptly

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Everyone has a part to play in creating a workplace where staff feel valued and patients receive the best care.

Employer Details

• Company Name: King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Unit 7, King’s Business Park, 129–131 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9NY
• Contact: Recruitment Team

Reference Number
213-CORP-7470679

How To Apply
Ready to put your skills to work where they matter most? Apply now and join a team that keeps healthcare running every single day.