Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

Equans; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,295,000 - 45,805,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the maintenance and operation of mechanical building services across NHS healthcare estates. The role involves carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and fault finding to keep critical systems safe and operational.

You will work across the Trust estate, across sites, and participate in on-call arrangements, with focus on ventilation, boilers, pumps, water systems and medical gas networks.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship in a relevant mechanical discipline (City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years' post-apprenticeship maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services and plant maintenance.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to Work documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks, diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs.
• Maintain and repair complex mechanical systems, including ventilation, boilers and heating systems, pumps and compressors, domestic water systems, medical gas systems.
• Assist with minor mechanical installation and upgrade works.
• Complete maintenance records, job reports and relevant documentation accurately.
• Ensure maintenance works comply with health & safety and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with hospital wards and stakeholders to minimise disruption.
• Support a flexible, multi-skilled engineering service across the Trust estate.
• Participate in on-call and emergency call-out arrangements.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Fault diagnosis

PPM maintenance

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

ROLE: Mechanical Engineer

PAY RATE: £15 per hour PAYE

CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary - 3 Months

LOCATION: Sandwell West Birmingham NHS

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the maintenance and operation of mechanical building services across a busy NHS healthcare estate.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, fault-finding and minor installation works, ensuring critical mechanical systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical building services, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks, diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs.
• Maintain and repair complex mechanical systems, including:
  • Ventilation systems
  • Boilers and heating systems
  • Pumps and compressors
  • Domestic hot and cold-water systems
  • Medical gas systems
• Assist with minor mechanical installation and upgrade works.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and identify defects or potential issues.
• Complete maintenance records, job reports and relevant documentation accurately.
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety, infection control and statutory requirements.
• Liaise professionally with hospital wards, departments, colleagues and other stakeholders to minimise disruption.
• Support a flexible, multi-skilled engineering service across the Trust estate.
• Participate in on-call and emergency call-out arrangements where required.
• Assist with gritting and snow clearance arrangements when required.
• Work across different healthcare sites within the Trust estate as necessary.

HEALTH, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

• Follow all company and site-specific health & safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with relevant risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain a safe and professional working environment at all times.
• Comply with NHS infection control procedures and relevant statutory regulations.
• Report hazards, defects, incidents and safety concerns promptly.
• Ensure maintenance documentation and records are completed accurately.
• Follow appropriate procedures when working on critical healthcare infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship in a relevant mechanical discipline, such as City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' post-apprenticeship maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services and plant maintenance.
• Proven experience in fault diagnosis, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• GCSE/O Level Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Flexible approach to working hours and willingness to work across different sites when required.
• Right to Work documentation.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience working within a healthcare or hospital maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of electrical systems.
• Previous Competent Person or Authorised Person experience.
• Experience relating to ventilation or pressure systems.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Proactive and practical problem solver.
• Strong focus on health, safety and compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work with minimal supervision.
• Reliable team player with a professional attitude.
• Committed to delivering a high-quality maintenance service within a critical healthcare environment.