Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Working

RG Setsquare; Woking; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

RG Setsquare is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support hospital estate operations in Woking, Surrey. You will perform PPM, reactive repairs and fault-finding on mechanical systems, collaborating with electrical engineers to ensure safe, reliable service.

The role involves maintaining HVAC plants, boilers, pumps, FCUs and AHUs, while upholding safety and compliance standards within a healthcare setting. Strong diagnostic skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical maintenance experience in building services or healthcare estates.
• Ability to fault-find, diagnose and repair mechanical plant and HVAC equipment.
• Experience with PPM schedules and reactive maintenance in critical environments.
• Knowledge of health and safety, compliance and reporting procedures.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical manuals for repairs.
• Experience using CAFM and maintenance reporting tools.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on mechanical building services.
• Inspect and service HVAC systems, boilers, pumps and FCUs/AHUs.
• Maintain mechanical piping, valves and water systems.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes and implement repairs to minimise downtime.
• Support safe operation of mechanical systems across the hospital estate.
• Assist with system modifications, upgrades and equipment improvements.
• Record maintenance activities in CAFM and related systems.
• Coordinate with electrical colleagues and external contractors when needed.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety regulations and site procedures.
• Maintain tools and plant rooms in a safe, clean condition.
• Monitor equipment performance and propose reliability improvements.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

HVAC systems

Building services engineering

Facilities management

Planned preventive maintenance

Technical diagnostics

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Coordination with electrical engineers

Education

NVQ Level 3 mechanical qualification

City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

CAFM systems

Maintenance reporting software

Job description

We're Hiring: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Working

Salary: £41,000–£43,000 per annum, depending on experience

Working Hours: 06:00–18:00

Shift Pattern: Continental shift pattern – 12-hour day shifts

Working Environment: Healthcare / Hospital Estates

Benefits: Company benefits package, training and professional development opportunities

Mechanical Maintenance | Facilities Management | HVAC Systems | Planned Preventative Maintenance | Fault Finding | Building Services Engineering | Healthcare Estates

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced and qualified Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of essential mechanical systems within a hospital environment in Woking, Surrey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable engineer with strong mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and diagnostic skills to join a professional engineering team working within a critical healthcare environment.

You will be responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and mechanical fault-finding across a range of building services, plant equipment and mechanical systems. Working alongside electrical engineers and other technical colleagues, you will help maintain equipment reliability, minimise downtime and ensure maintenance activities are completed to the required safety, compliance and service standards.

The role offers a competitive salary of £41,000–£43,000 per annum, a structured continental shift pattern and opportunities to develop your technical expertise within a specialist healthcare estates environment.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across mechanical building services to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Maintain, inspect and repair HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, motors, fan coil units (FCUs) and air handling units (AHUs).
• Maintain mechanical pipework, valves, hot and cold water systems and associated plant equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults, identify root causes and implement effective repairs to minimise equipment downtime and service disruption.
• Support the safe and efficient operation of essential mechanical systems throughout the hospital estate.
• Assist with minor mechanical installations, system modifications, plant upgrades and equipment improvement works.
• Conduct routine plant inspections, building walkarounds and equipment condition checks to identify defects and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation, site procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Report equipment defects, potential hazards and compliance concerns promptly, taking appropriate action to maintain safe working conditions.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, PPM schedules, inspection reports and reactive work orders using CAFM systems.
• Liaise with specialist subcontractors and support the coordination of external maintenance activities where required.
• Maintain tools, equipment, spare parts and plant rooms in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify recurring faults and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and operational efficiency.
• Support appropriate water hygiene practices and help maintain safe hot and cold water systems in line with relevant procedures.
• Work collaboratively with electrical engineers, facilities colleagues and other stakeholders to deliver a proactive, customer-focused maintenance service.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 mechanical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance, building services engineering or Facilities Management.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical building services.
• Practical experience maintaining mechanical plant, equipment and associated building infrastructure.
• Understanding of safe working practices, risk assessments, statutory compliance and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals and maintenance instructions.
• Confident using IT systems, mobile devices and maintenance reporting software, including CAFM platforms.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to reactive maintenance requirements.
• A proactive, reliable and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider engineering team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship, equipment reliability and service delivery within a healthcare environment.

Desirable Experience & Knowledge

• Previous experience working within a hospital, healthcare estates or other critical environment.
• Awareness of water hygiene and Legionella prevention requirements.
• Experience maintaining boilers, pumps, AHUs, FCUs, motors and associated mechanical plant.
• Familiarity with CAFM systems and electronic work-order platforms.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance scheduling, asset management and maintenance reporting procedures.
• Experience supporting statutory inspections, compliance audits and plant improvement projects.
• Basic knowledge of electrical building services and the interaction between mechanical and electrical systems.
• Willingness to undertake further technical training and professional development.

Shift Pattern

The role operates on a rotating continental shift pattern, working 12-hour day shifts from 06:00–18:00, with a paid lunch break.

Week 1:

• Monday and Tuesday
• Saturday and Sunday

Week 2:

• Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

This structured rotation provides a combination of working days and regular days away from site, supporting a consistent maintenance service across the hospital estate.

What's On Offer

• £41,000–£43,000 annual salary, depending on experience.
• Structured continental shift pattern with 12-hour day shifts.
• Site-based position in Woking, Surrey (GU21).
• The opportunity to work within a critical healthcare and hospital estates environment.
• Hands-on responsibility for maintaining essential mechanical plant, HVAC systems and building services.
• Opportunities for ongoing technical training, skills development and professional progression.
• A strong focus on safe working practices, maintenance compliance and engineering standards.
• The opportunity to work alongside an established team of engineering and Facilities Management professionals.
• The chance to develop specialist experience in healthcare estates, mechanical systems and critical building infrastructure.