Mechanical Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions; Fairlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a modern healthcare facility in Surrey. You'll maintain and repair HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance in critical areas like operating rooms. The role requires a strong understanding of mechanical systems and previous experience in medical environments. Competitive salary of up to £42,000, with further training and career progression opportunities offered. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with no call outs.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime opportunities

Parking on site

Further training

Career progression

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems including HVAC and plumbing.
• Previous experience in a hospital or critical-care environment preferred.
• Knowledge of steam boilers, chillers, and central plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair hospital HVAC systems.
• Ensure proper temperature and airflow in critical areas.
• Oversee maintenance of plumbing and hot water systems.

Skills

Understanding of mechanical systems

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Experience in hospital environment

Education

Level 2 or 3 in mechanical engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - FM Service Provider - Health-care Environment - No Call outs - Guildford Surrey - up to £42,000 per annum

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to join a leading health‑care campus in Surrey. This site is a modern, state‑of‑the‑art facility with multiple specialist areas and cutting‑edge equipment.

You will be part of a small, skilled team of 3 engineers who know the site inside out and will help you get up to speed quickly. The campus supports a large workforce and offers excellent amenities including multiple food outlets and break areas, ensuring you have everything you need during your working day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative environment, maintain complex electrical systems, and gain experience across a variety of high‑tech facilities.

Package

• Up to £42,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Parking on site
• No call outs
• Monday to Friday 8-5pm
• Further training
• Career progression

Key duties & responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hospital HVAC systems, including air‑handling units, chillers, boilers, and ventilation systems.
• Ensure proper temperature, humidity, and airflow in critical areas such as operating rooms, ICU, isolation rooms, and laboratories.
• Oversee maintenance of plumbing systems, hot water systems, pumps, and medical gas infrastructure.
• Monitor and optimise performance of the hospital's central plant, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and heat exchangers.
• Manage energy use and contribute to efficiency improvement strategies.
• Work closely with facilities management, clinical departments, bio‑medical engineering, and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance staff and contractors on mechanical system issues.
• Escort sub‑contractors around site to make sure the maintenance and log books are filled out correctly.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems such as HVAC, plumbing, heating/cooling equipment, pumps, and ventilation.
• Level 2 or 3 in mechanical engineering.
• Previous experience in a hospital, medical facility, or critical‑care environment preferred.
• Knowledge of steam boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, and central plant operations.
• General knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Plumbing, hot water systems, and sanitation infrastructure.

Send your CV to Joe Mann of CBW Staffing Solutions to avoid missing out on the role.