Mechanical Engineer

RG Setsquare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RG Setsquare in Central London is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a large UK Facilities Management company on a prestigious static-site contract within a healthcare environment.

The role covers planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and general mechanical maintenance across the site. You will work with the healthcare facilities team to ensure safe operations and compliance, with opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Engineer in building services or facilities management.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Experience maintaining mechanical services and plant equipment.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Healthcare environment experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests, diagnosing faults and completing repairs.
• Maintain and repair mechanical building services, including pumps, motors, valves, pipework and associated systems.
• Carry out inspections and routine checks on mechanical equipment.
• Assist with the maintenance of HVAC, ventilation and heating systems.
• Identify faults and potential issues, recommending remedial works where required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with statutory and compliance requirements.
• Complete all relevant maintenance records, job sheets and compliance documentation.
• Work closely with the wider engineering and facilities management team.
• Maintain high standards of service delivery and professionalism within a sensitive healthcare environment.

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Static Site

Location: Central London

Salary: £44,000 per annum

Sector: Healthcare / Facilities Management

Employer: Large UK Facilities Management Company

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a large, established UK Facilities Management company, working on a prestigious static-site contract in Central London.

The role will be based within a healthcare environment, where you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and general mechanical maintenance across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer looking for a stable, site-based position within a professional facilities management team, supporting the smooth and efficient operation of a critical healthcare facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests, diagnosing faults and completing repairs.
• Maintain and repair mechanical building services, including pumps, motors, valves, pipework and associated systems.
• Carry out inspections and routine checks on mechanical equipment.
• Assist with the maintenance of HVAC, ventilation and heating systems.
• Identify faults and potential issues, recommending remedial works where required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with statutory and compliance requirements.
• Complete all relevant maintenance records, job sheets and compliance documentation.
• Work closely with the wider engineering and facilities management team.
• Maintain high standards of service delivery and professionalism within a sensitive healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Engineer within a commercial building services or facilities management environment.
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Experience maintaining mechanical building services and plant equipment.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Experience within a healthcare environment would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Whats on Offer?

• Salary: £44,000 per annum.
• Static-site position in Central London.
• Opportunity to work for a large, reputable UK Facilities Management company.
• Stable, long-term working environment.
• Work within a professional healthcare facilities team.
• Opportunities for further training and career development.