Hospital Mechanical & HVAC Systems Engineer

Mitie Group plc.; Holly Hall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide maintenance across the hospital estate, ensuring mechanical plant, equipment and building services operate safely and efficiently.

You will perform planned preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, undertake repairs and minor installations, while coordinating with ward staff and contractors to minimise disruption to patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Experience with heating, ventilation, and water systems.
• Ability to diagnose and rectify mechanical faults.
• Experience working with planned preventative maintenance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical plant and systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to mechanical equipment and infrastructure.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and emergency maintenance requests.
• Complete reactive maintenance tasks in accordance with service requirements.
• Undertake minor installation and project works as directed.
• Assist with planned shutdowns and emergency service restorations.
• Support clinical departments by ensuring critical engineering systems remain operational.
• Liaise with ward staff, contractors, and external service providers.
• Minimise disruption to patient care during maintenance activities.
• Participation in shift patterns and on‑call rotas where required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent

Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide maintenance across the hospital estate, ensuring mechanical plant, equipment and building services operate safely and efficiently.

You will perform planned preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, undertake repairs and minor installations, while coordinating with ward staff and contractors to minimise disruption to patient care.