Mechanical Engineering Specialist

2gether Support Solutions; Margate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

2gether Support Solutions is recruiting a Mechanical Engineering Specialist to join our Estates team on rotating shifts (8:00–16:00 and 14:00–22:00). You will act as the technical authority for mechanical systems in a live healthcare environment, leading fault diagnosis, compliance audits, and remedial works across critical infrastructure.

You will hold an HNC/HND or equivalent in mechanical engineering, with experience in complex M&E environments, ideally healthcare.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in complex M&E environments, ideally healthcare.
• Advanced fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
• Knowledge of HTMs, SFG20 and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for complex mechanical systems including HVAC, boilers, medical gas and BMS.
• Lead fault diagnosis, technical investigation and resolution of complex system failures.
• Carry out audits, condition assessments and compliance inspections.
• Plan and oversee remedial works to address audit findings and system deficiencies.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary shutdowns, isolations and refurbishments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to colleagues and contractors.

Skills

Advanced fault finding

Diagnostic expertise

Strong communication

Technical leadership

Education

HNC/HND in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAFM systems

HTMs & SFG20 knowledge

Job description

2getherSupport Solutions is a Facilities and Estates services company providing support to healthcare professionals caring for over 2000 patients daily across multiple East Kent hospital sites. 2gether provides vital services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics and much more.

About the Role

We are recruiting a Mechanical Engineering Specialist to join our Estates team.This post operates as the technical expert for mechanical within the engineering function on-site, providing expertise across complex mechanical systems in a live healthcare environment.You will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and continuous operation of essential hospital services, leading on fault diagnosis, technical resolution, compliance auditing, and corrective remedial works across high-risk and business-critical infrastructure. This is a hands‑on specialist role, requiring technical expertise rather than general maintenancesupport.

The role operates on a rotating shift pattern incorporating 8:00am–4:00pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm, with flexibility required tosupport operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for complex mechanicalsystems, including HVAC, boilers, medical gas, BMS,and associated infrastructure
• Lead on advanced fault diagnosis, technical investigation, and resolution of complex system failures
• Carry out engineering audits, condition assessments, and compliance inspections, identifying risks, defects, and improvement actions
• Plan, deliver, and oversee corrective and remedial works to address audit findings, compliance gaps, and system deficiencies
• Coordinate and manage multi-disciplinary system shutdowns, isolations, and infrastructure refurbishments
• Undertake technical assessments, commissioningsupport, and oversight of installations for new or upgraded systems
• Provide specialist guidance and assurance on statutory and regulatory compliance, including HTMs, SFG20, and Health & Safety legislation
• Prepare, review, and author Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure safe systems of work
• Support incident investigations, root causeanalysis, and detailed technical reporting
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to colleagues and contractors
• Participate in occasional overtime and out-of-hourssupport to maintain service continuity

About You

You will be a highly skilled mechanical engineering specialist, with a strong track record in diagnosis, resolution, audit, and remedial delivery within complex, safety-critical environments.You will be comfortable operating autonomously while acting as atrusted technical advisor to others.

• HNC/HND or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline
• Demonstrable experience in complex M&E environments, ideally healthcare or other critical services
• Advanced fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving capability
• Strongunderstanding of compliance auditing, remedial planning, HTMs, SFG20, and Health & Safety standards
• Ability to workindependently while supervising andsupporting colleagues as required
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift system and travel across sites (full driving licence required)
• Strong communication skills, able to translate complex technical issues into clear, practical actions
• Familiarity with CAFM systems, digital diagnostics, and asset and compliance data

Please see attached Job Description for full range of responsibilities.

Social values are at the core of 2gether Support Solutions.We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that truly represents our local communities.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage and support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond, ensuring equal opportunities for all.