Senior Mechanical Workshop Technician
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £56,276.00 to £63,176.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £56276.00 - £63176.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE1 7EH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9196-26-0235 |
Summary
The post holder will act as a senior specialist mechanical workshop technician, providing expert mechanical engineering support to clinical services, Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering teams and research groups across the Trust and King's Health Partnership. They will take responsibility for the design and manufacture of complex bespoke devices, including those used directly in-patient treatments, applying advanced technical judgement to ensure safety, usability and regulatory compliance. The post holder will have advanced skills and extensive experience in traditional workshop techniques, including the use of conventional lathes, milling machines, and other workshop equipment within a healthcare environment. A key aspect of the role is contributing to the development of inhouse manufacturing capability, particularly the appropriate expansion of 3D printing and additive manufacturing services. The post holder will ensure that additive manufacturing techniques are used where they add value, while maintaining the essential role of traditional workshop engineering skills in delivering robust, reliable clinical solutions. The role includes working under formal quality management systems, maintaining technical documentation and supporting audits and governance activity. The post holder will provide leadership and mentoring within the workshop, contribute to service planning and prioritisation, and support innovation and continuous improvement across the service.