Mechanical & Commercial Heating Engineer £55K

Penguin Recruitment; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Commercial Heating Engineer for a permanent role in West London. You will ensure the safe operation of heating and mechanical systems vital for patient care. Responsibilities include maintaining heating and ventilation systems, carrying out routine servicing, and complying with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and proven experience in similar environments. The role offers a competitive salary, NHS pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing commercial heating systems, ideally within a healthcare environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and risk assessments.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair commercial heating, ventilation, and hot water systems.
• Carry out servicing and fault diagnosis on mechanical equipment.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests promptly.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Team working skills

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Commercial heating systems

Job description

Mechanical & Commercial Heating Engineer

£55k per annum & travel & package

Location: West London and West End

Reports To: Estates & Facilities Manager

Salary: £55k per annum & vehicle/car allowance, 33 days holiday plus package and overtime.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

My client are seeking an experienced and proactive Mechanical & Heating Engineer to join their Estates & Facilities team. Based in the hospital's plant room, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all heating and mechanical systems critical to patient care and hospital operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair commercial heating, ventilation, and hot water systems within the hospital plant room.
• Carry out routine servicing, fault diagnosis, and planned preventative maintenance on steam systems, pumps, pressurisation units, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to hospital services.
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with statutory compliance, health & safety regulations, and hospital policies.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and identify opportunities for performance improvements within the plant.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate closely with other estates staff, contractors, and clinical teams to support the safe running of the hospital.

Qualifications & Experience

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Heating & Ventilation, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing commercial heating systems, ideally within a healthcare or similar critical environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
• NHS pension scheme (if applicable) or equivalent private pension.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the comfort and safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineer to work in an interesting environment with a clear career path in a successful and stable environment.

To apply please contact Russ Cleverley at Penguin Recruitment in CONFIDENCE.