Mechanical Engineer - York

RG Setsquare; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Permanent role

Long-term stability

Job summary

RG Setsquare is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer for a healthcare-focused facilities team in York. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical building services and plant, ensuring reliability and compliance.

The role requires strong fault-finding, PPM experience, and the ability to work with CAFM systems, contractors and site staff. Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00, with a clear progression path.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical engineering experience in Facilities Management or building services.
• Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with pumps, motors, valves and HVAC systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Maintain, inspect and repair mechanical building services, plant and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and undertake repairs to minimise downtime.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Follow RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.

Skills

PPM maintenance

Fault finding

Mechanical systems

HVAC knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC

Tools

CAFM system

Job description

We're Hiring: Mechanical Engineer

York

£38,000 – £42,000 + Benefits

Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 17:00

Healthcare Environment | Facilities Management | Mechanical Building Services

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a professional Facilities Management team supporting a busy healthcare environment in York.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Mechanical Engineer with strong experience across mechanical building services, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding and repairs.

Working within a healthcare environment, you will play an important role in ensuring essential mechanical systems, plant and building services remain safe, compliant, reliable and fully operational.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of mechanical systems and equipment, responding to breakdowns, identifying faults and supporting the ongoing reliability of critical site services.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Maintain, inspect and repair a range of mechanical building services, plant and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and undertake effective repairs to minimise downtime and disruption.
• Carry out detailed fault finding, troubleshooting and basic root cause investigations.
• Complete mechanical maintenance in accordance with planned maintenance schedules, SFG20 requirements and site procedures.
• Respond promptly to mechanical breakdowns, defects and maintenance requests.
• Maintain and repair pumps, motors, valves and associated mechanical equipment.
• Support the maintenance of heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning (HVAC) systems and other mechanical building services.
• Inspect mechanical plant and equipment and identify potential defects, failures or maintenance requirements.
• Ensure PPM tasks are completed within agreed timescales and to the required quality and compliance standards.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures, site requirements and safe systems of work.
• Follow relevant RAMS, permits and risk assessments when carrying out maintenance activities.
• Complete accurate maintenance records, job sheets and technical documentation.
• Update and maintain records on the CAFM system following completion of maintenance activities.
• Work closely with specialist contractors, engineers and site personnel to support effective maintenance delivery.
• Assist with statutory inspections, compliance activities and engineering audits where required.
• Ensure tools, equipment, materials and spare parts are used appropriately and maintained in good condition.
• Support the identification of recurring faults and opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance performance.
• Maintain a professional and customer‑focused approach when interacting with site personnel, contractors and stakeholders.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge through ongoing training and professional development.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Technician or in a similar mechanical maintenance role.
• Strong practical experience in mechanical maintenance within Facilities Management, Building Services, Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial or a similar environment.
• Proven experience carrying out both PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding, diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Practical experience maintaining mechanical building services and associated plant.
• Experience working with pumps, motors, valves and other mechanical equipment.
• Experience with heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning (HVAC) systems would be highly beneficial.
• Knowledge and practical experience of mechanical building services.
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within an engineering and maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of RAMS, risk assessments, permits and safe systems of work.
• Good understanding of statutory compliance and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to complete maintenance records and technical documentation accurately.
• Basic IT skills and experience using CAFM or computerised maintenance management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional and customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a wider engineering team.
• Calm and methodical approach to fault finding and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively to urgent maintenance requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working within NHS, private healthcare or another high‑compliance environment.
• Experience within Facilities Management or commercial building services.
• Experience maintaining HVAC, heating and ventilation systems.
• Experience with pumps, motors, valves, pressurisation systems and mechanical plant.
• Experience working with boilers, calorifiers, water systems and associated mechanical services.
• Knowledge of SFG20 maintenance standards.
• Experience working with critical building services and essential site infrastructure.
• Experience using CAFM systems.
• Additional mechanical engineering or building services qualifications.
• Experience working alongside specialist contractors and subcontractors.

What's On Offer

• £38,000 – £42,000 + Benefits
• Full-time | Permanent position.
• Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 17:00.
• Site‑based position in York.
• Professional healthcare working environment.
• Mechanical‑focused engineering role covering planned and reactive maintenance.
• Opportunity to work across a broad range of mechanical building services and plant.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Stable, long‑term employment opportunity.
• Supportive Facilities Management and engineering environment.

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable Monday‑to‑Friday position within a professional healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining safe, compliant and reliable mechanical building services, undertaking PPM, reactive maintenance, fault finding and repairs while supporting the wider Facilities Management team.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong practical maintenance experience and are looking for your next long‑term opportunity in York, we would be pleased to hear from you.