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