Hospital Mechanical Engineer – Critical Systems on Call

Sodexo Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and tools provided

On-call rota coverage

Annual AP allowance (£500)

Holiday entitlement and SodexoBenefits

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd. is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to support Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, within the Healthcare Estates team.

You will maintain essential mechanical services, deliver PPM and reactive maintenance, and ensure safety and compliance in a live hospital environment. On-call duties and HTM-aligned practices are central, with opportunities to contribute to life‑critical infrastructure and service continuity while advancing professional growth in a leading UK healthcare support

Qualifications

• Level 3 Mechanical Qualification or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in healthcare estates or regulated critical environments.
• Experience with both PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Strong fault finding across mechanical building services.
• Knowledge of HTM standards and permit to work procedures.
• Experience on heating systems, water services, pumps, valves and ventilation.
• Able to work on-call and provide your own transport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical building services.
• Diagnose faults, undertake repairs and restore services safely and efficiently.
• Maintain and support critical infrastructure including heating, water services, pumps, valves, calorifiers and ventilation equipment.
• Carry out maintenance on air handling units, plant room equipment and distribution systems.
• Ensure all works comply with HTM guidance, statutory regulations and site procedures.
• Support permit to work, isolation and safety management processes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service reports and compliance documentation.
• Work closely with Estates colleagues, clinical teams and contractors to minimise disruption and maintain service continuity.
• Assist with lifecycle replacement programmes, commissioning activities and minor project works.
• Identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement across the hospital estate.

Skills

PPM maintenance

Fault finding

HTM standards knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical

City & Guilds Mechanical qualification

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Sodexo Ltd. is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to support Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, within the Healthcare Estates team.

You will maintain essential mechanical services, deliver PPM and reactive maintenance, and ensure safety and compliance in a live hospital environment. On-call duties and HTM-aligned practices are central, with opportunities to contribute to life‑critical infrastructure and service continuity while advancing professional growth in a leading UK healthcare support