Engineering Maintenance Specialist - Mechanical

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Central London is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Specialist – Mechanical to manage critical hospital engineering systems. The role involves diagnosing and maintaining boilers, ventilation, and medical gas systems, leading a team, and providing guidance to junior staff. With a salary range of £37,259–£45,355 and excellent benefits, this is a permanent, full-time position with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Excellent NHS pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Stable working hours

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background in healthcare or large estates.
• Experience with boilers, HVAC, and medical gases.
• Willingness to achieve Authorised Person status.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain hospital engineering systems.
• Lead emergency call-outs as part of the on-call rota.
• Provide coaching to junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Experience with complex mechanical plant

Problem-solving abilities

Leadership skills

Job description

Overview

Engineering Maintenance Specialist – Mechanical – NHS – Central London – £37,259–£45,355 + Benefits

We’re recruiting for a leading NHS Trust in Central London who are seeking an Engineering Maintenance Specialist – Mechanical to join their Estates & Facilities team. This is a permanent role where you’ll manage and maintain a wide range of critical hospital engineering systems, ensuring services run safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Act as an Authorised Person in your mechanical discipline.
• Diagnose, repair and maintain boilers, ventilation, steam and medical gas systems.
• Lead on emergency call-outs (part of the on-call rota).
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior engineers and apprentices.
• Liaise with clinical and non-clinical teams during maintenance and service interruptions.
• Deputise for the Engineering Team Manager when required.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical engineering background (healthcare or large estates desirable).
• Experience with complex mechanical plant (boilers, HVAC, medical gases).
• Authorised Person status (or willingness to work towards it).
• Ability to lead, prioritise and problem-solve effectively.
• Flexible to participate in on-call rota.

Benefits

• Salary: £37,259 – £45,355
• Excellent NHS pension scheme and holiday entitlement
• Central London location with stable working hours
• Career progression opportunities within Estates & Facilities

Location: Central London

Contract: Permanent, full-time

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