Engineering Maintenance Assistant - Mechanical Location: St Thomas Hospital, Central London Salary: £29,485 Hours: Full-time, permanent The Role This role supports the daily maintenance of engineering plant and building services across one of the busiest and most iconic hospitals in the UK. You ll assist the wider engineering team in reactive and planned maintenance, fault-finding and general repairs across the estate. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the operation, maintenance and minor repairs of plant and equipment Assisting with mechanical works including pumps, valves, and drive belts Helping isolate systems and perform changeovers when breakdowns occur Working under the guidance of experienced engineers to carry out basic fault finding Responding to breakdowns and helping restore equipment to service promptly Performing manual tasks such as working at heights and in confined spaces What You ll Bring Previous experience working in a mechanical or engineering environment (building services or estates preferred) A proactive, safety-conscious approach to work Willingness to learn, follow instructions and grow with the role Comfortable using tools and working in physically demanding settings Flexibility to work occasional overtime when needed Why Apply? Secure, full-time employment in the NHS with future progression opportunities Join a well-structured and professional facilities team supporting critical healthcare Competitive salary with annual pr