Maintenance Technician

Tektraco is seeking a Maintenance Technician with a mechanical, electrical or electromechanical background to join our medical gas team.

This role is suitable for someone with experience in equipment maintenance, servicing or installation who is interested in developing specialist skills in the healthcare sector. Candidates with backgrounds in industrial maintenance, compressors, pumps, HVAC, building services or similar technical fields are encouraged to apply.

You will assist with the maintenance, repair and installation of medical gas systems in healthcare facilities, progressing to greater responsibility as you gain the necessary training and competence.

Medical gas experience is not essential - full on-the-job training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular maintenance, testing, and repairs on medical gas pipeline systems, including gas cylinder manifolds, plants, AGSS, gas outlets, valve control boxes, and alarm panels.

• Perform upgrades and replacements of equipment as required to ensure continuous operation and regulatory compliance.

• Ensure compliance with HTM02-01 and EN7396-1 guidelines and regulations for medical gas pipeline systems.

• Ensure good housekeeping of all the sites with medical equipment, including cleaning of all plants and surrounding areas, surface treatment against rust and touch-ups, including signage and labelling.

• Work closely with the client engineers, facilities, maintenance teams and other relevant departments to ensure all systems are functioning correctly and efficiently.

• Provide excellent customer service to all clients, including timely response to service requests and effective communication with hospital/facility staff.

• Proactively find business opportunities by informing clients of potential upgrades and improvements for added safety and system reliability.

• Participate in the on-call rotation, if required, for emergency repairs outside of regular business hours.

• Assist in the installation of new systems and equipment as required.

• Assist in the installation of other systems such as Nurse Call systems, Gas Detection/Control systems etc.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in mechanical, electrical or electromechanical maintenance, servicing or installation. Ideally, candidates will have at least three years’ relevant experience, although applicants with a suitable technical qualification and less experience will also be considered.

• A Technician’s Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification. Candidates with relevant practical experience will also be considered.

• Experience with compressors, vacuum systems, pumps, control panels or similar equipment would be an advantage.

• Previous experience with medical gas systems is an advantage but is not required.

• Willingness to undertake training and develop the specialist skills needed to work safely on medical gas systems

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong technical skills, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues.

• Ability to use hand and power tools, test equipment, and other relevant tools and equipment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.

• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work well under pressure.

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to effectively communicate with hospital/facility staff.