Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

Shift Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospital Trust Sites

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 days & 2 nights)

Rate: £16 - £25 per hour

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Shift Mechanical Engineer to join a busy healthcare estates maintenance team supporting a large NHS Trust estate, including the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital and associated healthcare facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer with building services maintenance experience to work in a technically diverse environment where reliability, compliance and patient care are paramount.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a range of mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to mechanical plant and equipment.
• Respond to engineering breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Monitor and respond to Building Management System (BMS) alerts.
• Maintain heating, ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, water systems and associated mechanical plant.
• Support minor installation, improvement and upgrade works.
• Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines to ensure service delivery across the estate.
• Adhere to all health and safety, infection control and site procedures.

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent City & Guilds qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' post-apprenticeship maintenance experience.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills across a range of mechanical building services systems, including:
• Ventilation systems
• Heating systems
• Boilers
• Pumps
• Compressors
• Hot and cold water systems
• Medical gas systems (desirable)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Previous NHS or healthcare estates maintenance experience.
• Competent Person or Authorised Person experience.
• Knowledge of electrical systems.

• Opportunity to work within a major NHS healthcare estate.
• Long-term agency assignment with potential opportunities for extension.
• Variety of work across modern healthcare facilities.
• Supportive engineering team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Please note:

successful candidates may be required to undergo compliance checks, including DBS check, prior to commencement.

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