Mechanical Engineer – Commercial Heating £55k

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team across multiple hospitals in London. The role involves maintaining and repairing heating systems, ensuring optimal performance, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and proven experience in a healthcare setting. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential. Competitive salary and additional benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a heating engineer, preferably in a healthcare & commercial setting.
• Commercial plant room experience.
• Strong knowledge of various heating/hot water systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and servicing of all heating systems.
• Respond quickly to heating-related emergencies or system failures.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (service and repair)

£52 – £55k per annum & overtime, vehicle/ fuel card & package

My client is seeking a skilled and reliable Heating Engineer to join our dedicated team at Hammersmith, St Mary’s & Charing Cross Hospitals.

The ideal engineer will have experience in maintaining, repairing, and installing Low Temperature Hot Water, Medium Temperature Hot Water & Steam Systems.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as a heating engineer, preferably in a healthcare & commercial setting.
• Commercial plant room experience.
• Strong knowledge of various heating/ hot water systems and controls.
• Relevant certifications (NVQ Level 2/3, or equivalent).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Various Tasks to be carried out;

• Monthly PPM and reactive visits relating to plant; Heating & Hot water Calorifiers, Plate Heat Exchangers.
• Removing bundles from calorifiers to allow inspection/ de-scaling.
• Upgrading system components; gauges, safety valves etc.
• Replacement of key system components on various system; Pumps, motorised valves, modulators, slam shuts, plate packs.
• Re-pipe works when system fails.
• Re-pipe works during project works.
• Various system upgrades due to the age of the systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular inspections and servicing of all heating systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Respond quickly to heating-related emergencies or system failures.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs via job reporting & good communication with their supervisor/ manager.
• Work closely with other staff when upgrades are taking place within Hospital wards.
• Feed all site/ system recommendations back to their line manager.
• Open to be working at multiple sites in 1 day. Jobs can be very Ad-hoc on these premises due to the age of the building, emergencies can come in at any time.
• Ability to work with Steel, Galvanised steel, stainless steel, copper & ABS, utilising crimped systems.

If you meet the criteria then please contact Russ Cleverley in CONFIDENCE.