Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer (Estates Technician)

Location:

Essex Working Pattern:
On Site

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Contract:

Permeant Salary: NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Mechanical Engineer to join a large NHS Estates & Facilities team. Working within a complex acute healthcare environment, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving critical mechanical infrastructure that supports the delivery of frontline patient care. As part of a multi-skilled Estates team, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse range of mechanical plant and building services.

This position offers exposure to a wide variety of equipment and systems within a technically challenging environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the estate. Diagnose, fault-find, repair and maintain a wide range of mechanical systems and equipment. Maintain boilers, pumps, motors, valves, pipework, water systems and HVAC equipment. Undertake maintenance of air handling units, ventilation systems, chiller plant, heating systems and hot and cold water services. Support the maintenance of critical infrastructure, including medical gas systems where appropriately trained.

Respond to emergency breakdowns and critical incidents to minimise disruption to clinical services. Undertake installation, refurbishment and improvement works across the estate. Complete maintenance records, compliance documentation and work orders using CAFM systems. Work closely with contractors, clinical teams and operational departments to ensure a high-quality service. Ideal Candidate Profile:
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the estate. NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Heating & Ventilation, Plumbing, or an equivalent recognised qualification. A completed Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship. Relevant City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent experience. Previous experience working within building services, estates maintenance, facilities management, healthcare, commercial, or industrial environments. Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across a range of mechanical systems.

Experience maintaining boilers, pumps, HVAC systems, ventilation plant, water systems, and associated mechanical equipment. A sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work. The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Strong communication and teamwork skills. What's on Offer? Permanent NHS position within a large and established Estates team. Varied and technically challenging work across a complex healthcare estate.

Training and development opportunities. NHS pension and employee benefits package. Opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of vital healthcare services. If you are a qualified Electrician looking to take the next step in your career within a rewarding NHS environment, we would be delighted to hear from you