Maintenance engineer - plumbing and mechanical

Gap Personnel; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Chesterfield is seeking an experienced engineer to join their Estates team within the NHS. This hands-on role involves maintenance and installations of essential plumbing, heating, and ventilation systems, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing/Heating and strong experience in commercial systems. This position offers training and development opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience with commercial heating, plumbing, and ventilation systems.
• Ability to fault-find quickly and effectively.
• Flexible, motivated, and committed to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on plumbing, heating, and ventilation systems.
• Undertake major installations and alterations, including pipework, valves, and pump sets.
• Diagnose and resolve complex engineering issues using Building Management Systems.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Fault-finding

Customer service skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing/Heating

Job description

Are you an experienced engineer looking for a role where your skills make a real difference? Join an Estates team within the NHS and help maintain and improve essential systems that keep patients safe and comfortable.

This is a hands-on role with variety—covering maintenance, installations, and fault-finding across plumbing, heating, and ventilation systems. You’ll work both on-site at the hospital and occasionally travel to community clinics managed by Royal Primary Care.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on plumbing, heating, and ventilation systems.
• Undertake major installations and alterations, including pipework, valves, AHU coils, and pump sets.
• Diagnose and resolve complex engineering issues using Building Management Systems.
• Train for specialist roles such as Boiler House Operator and hydrotherapy pool maintenance.
• Supervise junior staff and mentor apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
• Participate in the on-call rota and deputise for the team leader when required.

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing/Heating or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience with commercial heating, plumbing, and ventilation systems.
• Ability to fault-find quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible, motivated, and committed to continuous learning.

Desirable:
Experience as a Competent Person in Medical Gas, Ventilation, or Water systems, plus additional skills in areas such as gas, refrigeration, or BMS.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive team environment where your expertise matters.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Make a real impact in healthcare facilities serving the local community.