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