Mechanical Engineer - NHS

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to perform maintenance and installations across critical hospital engineering systems in Central London. The role offers a salary between £33,094 - £36,194 along with excellent NHS holiday benefits. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in a healthcare environment, along with strong problem-solving skills. This permanent, full-time position includes opportunities for ongoing development and a comprehensive staff benefits package.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Comprehensive staff benefits package

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience working in a large building or healthcare environment (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of PPM, BMS, HVAC, steam systems or medical gas systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
• Flexibility to join an on-call rota (optional, with additional pay)

Responsibilities

• Deliver reactive and planned preventative maintenance across a wide range of mechanical systems
• Work on complex mechanical plant, including ventilation, steam systems, and medical gases
• Be responsible for equipment linked to emergency generators, large industrial boilers, and building management systems
• Act as a Certified Person for key mechanical systems (e.g., Medical Gas, Confined Spaces, PSSR)
• Liaise with engineering managers and clinical teams during service disruptions
• Mentor junior team members and apprentices

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer – Location: Central London. Salary: £33,094 - £36,194 + excellent NHS holiday benefits package. Hours: Full-time, permanent.

The Role

This role involves carrying out a full range of mechanical maintenance, installations and fault-finding across critical hospital engineering systems. You'll work closely with other skilled engineers and be part of a well-established team maintaining one of the UK’s leading hospitals.

• Deliver reactive and planned preventative maintenance across a wide range of mechanical systems
• Work on complex mechanical plant, including ventilation, steam systems, and medical gases
• Be responsible for equipment linked to emergency generators, large industrial boilers, and building management systems
• Act as a Certified Person for key mechanical systems (e.g., Medical Gas, Confined Spaces, PSSR)
• Liaise with engineering managers and clinical teams during service disruptions
• Mentor junior team members and apprentices

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience working in a large building or healthcare environment (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of PPM, BMS, HVAC, steam systems or medical gas systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
• Flexibility to join an on-call rota (optional, with additional pay)

Why Apply

A long-term role with purpose, supporting the smooth operation of world-class patient care. Stable working hours and a central London location. Competitive NHS salary banding and annual leave. NHS pension scheme and a comprehensive staff benefits package. Ongoing development opportunities in one of the UK’s most respected public sector organisations.

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