Boiler House Operative

Company
OP
Location
Basingstoke
Salary
£28,000 - £34,000 per annum

Full Job Description

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

Location
Basingstoke
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£28,000 - £34,000 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
27th May 2026
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