Mechanical Engineer

Boden Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in London seeks an experienced Mechanical Technician to ensure the efficient operation of mechanical services in a critical healthcare environment. Responsibilities include planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in facilities management, specifically in healthcare, and holds a relevant mechanical engineering qualification.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical technician roles, especially in healthcare settings.
• Competency in HVAC, plumbing, and boiler systems maintenance and repair.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on HVAC and plumbing.
• Participate in on-call rota for out-of-hours support.

Skills

Mechanical systems maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Strong problem-solving

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Location: Edmonton
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Benefits

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Mechanical Technician to join our facilities management team on a static healthcare site in Edmonton. This role is key to ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all mechanical building services within a critical healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across mechanical systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and resolve faults on HVAC, plumbing, boilers, and associated plant.
• Undertake blockage clearance and routine building services maintenance.
• Deliver AP and CP duties in line with healthcare compliance requirements.
• Participate in on-call rota (1 week in 4) to provide out-of-hours support.
• Work collaboratively with other FM and engineering teams to ensure service continuity.
• Maintain compliance with all health and safety policies, risk assessments, and statutory obligations.
• Support personal development through training and competency frameworks.

Skills and Experience

• Essential:
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Technician or similar role within facilities management, ideally in healthcare or critical environments.
• Competency in maintenance, fault finding, and repair on mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, boilers).
• Demonstrable experience in AP and CP duties.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and safe systems of work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Desirable:
• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Previous experience working in healthcare or hospital facilities.
• Experience with building services plant, diagnostics, and testing.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a specialist healthcare environment with critical systems.
• Ongoing professional development, AP/CP training, and support for career progression.