Shift Mechanical Engineer

Shift Mechanical Engineer

Birmingham - Smethwick

£35,000 + £3,000 Shift Allowance

Shift Mechanical Engineer needed for a large, well‑known Facilities Management organisation based in Birmingham who are looking to employ an experienced and well‑rounded Shift Mechanical Engineer that takes pride in their work with an in‑depth knowledge of ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating systems, domestic hot and cold‑water systems.

The successful candidate would desirably have a relevant qualification - i.e. City and Guilds/NVQ levels 2 and 3 in a Mechanical discipline etc.

- and have a keen interest in Mechanical Engineering. If you have commercial experience in a healthcare setting that would be a plus!

• Salary: £35,000 per annum plus £3,000 shift allowance
• 24 days Holiday
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

• Work on ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating systems, domestic hot and cold‑water systems.
• Undertake a proactive role in responding to reactive jobs to complete diagnostic, fault finding and repair to complex mechanical systems in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance.
• Respond to BMS alerts and telephone calls during night shift, acting as the initial point of contact. Assess the nature of the issue, allocate the task to the appropriate team member, and complete the necessary documentation. Ensure all records are handed over to the Helpdesk team at the start of their shift to support effective service continuity.
• Obtain Competent Person status following training and instruction for systems such as specialist ventilation system, complex water systems and medical gas installations.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks to services across site on various aspects of the building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training.

• City and Guilds/NVQ levels 2 and 3
• Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level
• Previously worked within a maintenance environment
• Previous Competent Person/Authorised Person experience including ventilation and/or pressure systems (Desirable)
• Previously worked within a healthcare maintenance environment (Desirable)
• DBS Standard check; ability to pass required.