Maintenance Engineer/mechanical fitter

Precision People; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Precision People is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter to join our Engineering and Facilities team at healthcare sites in North Wales. You will ensure safe, reliable operation of mechanical and electrical plant across clinical environments, performing daily plant room inspections, PPMs and rapid fault response.

You will work with external contractors and SMT to complete tasks safely and to required standards, and participate in an on-call standby rota for emergency cover

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer or Mechanical Fitter.
• Good knowledge of mechanical plant and building services.
• Experience with pumps, motors, boilers and valves.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs.
• Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours standby rota.

Responsibilities

• Daily plant room inspections and monitoring of systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical plant.
• Respond to faults and breakdowns to minimise disruption.
• Coordinate with external contractors and engineering staff.
• Ensure safety and compliance with site procedures.

Skills

Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Fitter

Pumps & Motors

Electrical awareness

Emergency response

Standby rota

Job description

Temporary contract

Paying up to £30 CIS plus emergency cover allowance

Location: North Wales sites Wrexham LL13

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Emergency Cover required

On-Call Requirements: Participation in an engineering standby rota covering evenings, overnight periods and weekends.

This is working in a hospital so full DBS required

Job Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter to join our Engineering and Facilities team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of mechanical and electrical plant, equipment and building services across our healthcare facilities.

The role involves carrying out daily plant room inspections, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault identification, basic repairs and responding to breakdowns to minimise disruption to clinical services.

The Maintenance Engineer will also work closely with external specialist contractors, the Engineering Administration team and on-site Senior Management Teams (SMT) to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Daily Plant Room Inspections and Monitoring
   • Plant Room
   • Monitor the Building Management System (BMS), ensuring it is operational and identifying, investigating and clearing faults where appropriate.
   • Check boilers are operating correctly and efficiently.
   • Monitor temperature and pressure gauges to ensure readings are within the required operating parameters.
   • Inspect air handling unit (AHU) fan inverters, confirming correct operation and running percentages.
   • Check for water leaks and ensure plant room floors are dry, clean, clear and free from hazards.
   • MPU Compound
   • Check the MPU fan is operating correctly.
   • Identify and report any faults or abnormalities.
   • Water Plant Room
   • Inspect for leaks and ensure floor areas remain dry, clean and clear.
   • Check pumps are operating correctly.
   • Monitor temperature and pressure gauges.
   • Inspect heating control panels and identify any faults or warning indicators.
   • Electrical Plant Room
   • Carry out visual checks of moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs), distribution boards and miniature circuit breakers (MCBs).
   • Identify tripped breakers, power failures or indications of electrical faults.
   • Check AHU control systems for fault conditions or smoke alarms.
   • Report electrical issues and arrange specialist support where required.
   • MRI Compound
   • Monitor the MRI chiller to ensure correct operation and operating values.
   • Check chiller fluid levels and carry out topping-up procedures where authorised and appropriate.
   • Inspect AHU systems for faults or smoke alarm activation.
   • Investigate and report alarm conditions, arranging authorised resets in accordance with site procedures.
   • Escalate issues affecting MRI cooling or ventilation systems promptly to minimise disruption to clinical operations.
2. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
   • Carry out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical plant, equipment and associated building services.
   • Assist with servicing, inspection and maintenance of pumps, motors, fans, boilers, valves, pipework and ventilation systems.
   • Identify signs of wear, deterioration or potential equipment failure.
   • Ensure maintenance tasks are completed in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and relevant safety requirements.
   • Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection sheets and equipment logs.
3. Reactive Maintenance and Breakdown Response
   • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, plant faults and maintenance requests.
   • Investigate and diagnose mechanical faults, undertaking repairs within the individual's training, competence and authorisation.
   • Prioritise maintenance activities to minimise disruption to clinical operations and patient services.
   • Escalate specialist or complex issues to approved contractors.
   • Communicate equipment failures, operational risks and repair progress to relevant departments and management.
4. On-Call and Standby Responsibilities
   • Participate in the engineering team's standby rota, providing cover outside normal working hours.
   • Standby periods typically run from 3:30pm until 7:00am the following morning, with additional weekend coverage.
   • Respond to emergency maintenance calls and critical plant failures when on standby.
   • Assess faults and determine whether immediate attendance, remote support or specialist contractor intervention is required.
   • Ensure appropriate escalation and communication for incidents affecting essential building services.

Person SpecificationEssential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Technician or similar role.
• Good working knowledge of mechanical plant and building services.
• Experience maintaining or inspecting pumps, motors, fans, boilers, valves and associated equipment.
• Ability to identify, diagnose and resolve mechanical faults.
• Understanding of planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance procedures.
• Ability to interpret equipment readings, gauges, control panels and fault indicators.
• Good communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with contractors, colleagues and management.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and respond effectively to emergencies.
• A proactive approach to maintenance, safety and fault prevention.
• Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours standby rota.