Building Services Engineer

Practice Plus Group; Plymouth; In loco; GBP 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

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Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Uniform provided

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Practice Plus Group in Plymouth is seeking a skilled Building Services Engineer to support hospital estates, ensuring safe and compliant operation of critical facilities. You’ll work across electrical, mechanical and building systems to prevent disruptions to patient care.

You will perform PPM and reactive tasks, inspect and maintain plant, and supervise contractors. The role includes on-call duties and a strong focus on safety, compliance, and efficient building operations.

Competenze

• Strong knowledge of electrical and HVAC systems; fault-finding capability.
• Understanding of health & safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of water hygiene and Legionella control within complex buildings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Well organised, reliable and able to manage workload effectively.

Mansioni

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across building services and fabric, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Inspecting, operating and maintaining engineering plant and equipment, identifying faults and taking appropriate action to maintain safety and service continuity.
• Completing installation, repair, replacement and minor refurbishment works.
• Using the Building Management System (BMS) to monitor and control plant performance and efficiency.
• Supporting statutory compliance across areas such as fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety, COSHH and asbestos awareness.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records to support audits and regulatory inspections.
• Managing and supervising contractors on site, including permits‑to‑work and quality checks.
• Responding to faults, incidents and risks promptly, escalating issues where patient or staff safety may be impacted.
• Participating in an on‑call rota to provide out‑of‑hours engineering cover when required.

Conoscenze

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Fault finding

Health & safety compliance

Reading drawings

Formazione

City & Guilds Level 3

18th Edition

Strumenti

Building Management System (BMS)

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About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Building Services Engineer to join our hospital estates team in our hospital at Plymouth. This is a vital role supporting the safe, compliant and efficient operation of a busy healthcare environment, helping ensure that clinical services can run without interruption.

Working across electrical, mechanical and building systems, you’ll be part of a professional and supportive engineering team responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure in a regulated hospital setting. If you enjoy problem‑solving, variety in your day and taking pride in maintaining high standards, this role offers real purpose and stability.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across building services and fabric, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Inspecting, operating and maintaining engineering plant and equipment, identifying faults and taking appropriate action to maintain safety and service continuity.
• Completing installation, repair, replacement and minor refurbishment works.
• Using the Building Management System (BMS) to monitor and control plant performance and efficiency.
• Supporting statutory compliance across areas such as fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety, COSHH and asbestos awareness.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records to support audits and regulatory inspections.
• Managing and supervising contractors on site, including permits‑to‑work and quality checks.
• Responding to faults, incidents and risks promptly, escalating issues where patient or staff safety may be impacted.
• Participating in an on‑call rota to provide out‑of‑hours engineering cover when required.

What we’ll look for in you

• Strong knowledge of electrical and HVAC systems, with good fault‑finding capability
• Understanding of health & safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements
• Knowledge of water hygiene and Legionella control within complex buildings
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Well organised, reliable and able to manage workload effectively
• A flexible, professional approach and strong team‑working skills
• Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds Level 3 and 18th Edition)

What you can expect in return

• A competitive salary based on experience
• Work 37.5 hours per week with participation in an on‑call rota, evenings and weekends as required
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to make a real impact in the healthcare industry.
• Tools and a uniform provided

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.