Mechanical Engineer – Commercial Heating £55k

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a dedicated team across multiple healthcare facilities. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in heating systems and relevant certifications. This role offers a competitive salary of £52k-£55k per annum, plus overtime and additional benefits including a vehicle and fuel card.

Benefits

Vehicle and fuel card

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining, repairing, and installing heating systems.
• Experience in a healthcare & commercial setting.
• Commercial plant room experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proven experience as a heating engineer

Strong knowledge of heating/hot water systems

Excellent problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant certifications (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.