Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a dedicated team in London. This role offers a salary of £52k - £55k per annum plus overtime, vehicle/fuel card, and other benefits. The ideal candidate must have substantial experience in maintaining and repairing heating systems, particularly in healthcare settings, and possess relevant certifications. Responsibilities include regular inspections, responding to emergencies, and conducting maintenance records accurately.

Benefits

Vehicle/Fuel card

Overtime pay

Competitive salary

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

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