Mechanical Shift Engineer

Pertemps; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a 3-6 month contract in a hospital environment in Preston, UK. The successful candidate will perform reactive and planned maintenance of critical mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Essential qualifications include City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Services and at least two years of experience within the NHS. The role entails working with various complex systems, prioritizing safety and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience within the NHS.
• Evidence of continued training across traditional trade groups.
• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance of complex systems.
• Maintain stock levels for spares and equipment.
• Work in hazardous areas, following Trust policy and safety procedures.

Skills

Understanding of mechanical infrastructure

Ability to work unsupervised

Compliance with health and safety procedures

Problem-solving skills

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Services

Relevant credited technical qualification

Technical qualification in a specialist area

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Band 4

£16.18 Umbrella

3-6 month contract

We are currently seeking a Band 4 Mechanical Shift Engineer to join a team within a hospital environment in Lancashire.

This constitutes a blend of planned preventative maintenance coupled with emergency repairs and everything in between.

You will demonstrate a good working knowledge of critical mechanical infrastructure ranging from steam raising plant, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to Medical Gas and building management systems in compliance with all statutory requirements and good practice guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance along with inspection and testing of complex systems including Steam raising plant (Shell Boilers), condensate & distribution pipework, MTHW, LTHW, HTG and DHWS systems, pressure systems, unvented and vented hot water systems, chilled water systems, medical gas systems, ventilation & aeration systems, compressed air systems, building management systems, catering equipment and other fixed hospital systems in line with statutory requirements and Trust procedures.
• Maintain stock levels for spares and equipment.
• Refer to and understand Engineering/Technical drawings, specifications and technical manuals.
• Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe working procedures.

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Services
• Relevant credited technical qualification
• Attained a technical qualification in a specialist area

Desirable

• Hold a current Standard DBS on the updated service

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedure
• Evidence of continued training across traditional trade groups
• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship which consists of a time-served site experience element and relevant practical engineering tasks.
• Be able to work unsupervised/organise workloads and demonstrate an ability to manage priorities under pressure and make decisions
• Demonstrate a minimum two years previous experience within the NHS

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in large complex building service role (non-domestic)
• Previous experience of how to work with detailed technical and HSE compliance related procedure