Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

nhs trust; Ridgacre; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospital Trust is seeking a Shift Mechanical Engineer for a long-term agency assignment at its hospital sites. The role involves 4 on, 4 off shifts (2 days and 2 nights) and a pay rate of £16-£25 per hour.

You will perform PPM and reactive maintenance on a range of mechanical systems across the estate. The ideal candidate has a recognised mechanical apprenticeship or City & Guilds, minimum 3 years post-apprenticeship experience, and strong fault-finding skills across

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or City & Guilds qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' post-apprenticeship maintenance experience.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills across mechanical building services systems (ventilation, heating, boilers, pumps, compressors, water systems).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to mechanical plant and equipment.
• Respond to engineering breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Monitor and respond to Building Management System (BMS) alerts.
• Maintain heating, ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, water systems and related mechanical plant.
• Support minor installation, improvement and upgrade works.
• Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure estate service delivery.
• Adhere to health and safety, infection control and site procedures.

Skills

Fault-finding

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or City & Guilds

Tools

BMS knowledge

Job description

Shift Mechanical Engineer
Location: Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospital Trust Sites
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 days & 2 nights)
Rate: £16 - £25 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a range of mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to mechanical plant and equipment.
• Respond to engineering breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Monitor and respond to Building Management System (BMS) alerts.
• Maintain heating, ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, water systems and associated mechanical plant.
• Support minor installation, improvement and upgrade works.
• Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines to ensure service delivery across the estate.
• Adhere to all health and safety, infection control and site procedures.

Requirements

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent City & Guilds qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' post-apprenticeship maintenance experience.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills across a range of mechanical building services systems, including: Ventilation systems, Heating systems, Boilers, Pumps, Compressors, Hot and cold water systems, Medical gas systems (desirable).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Desirable Experience: Previous NHS or healthcare estates maintenance experience.
• Competent Person or Authorised Person experience.
• Knowledge of electrical systems.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a major NHS healthcare estate.
• Long-term agency assignment with potential opportunities for extension.
• Variety of work across modern healthcare facilities.
• Supportive engineering team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Please note: successful candidates may be required to undergo compliance checks, including DBS check, prior to commencement.

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