Mechanical Technician/Heating Engineer

Serco Limited; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician / Heating Engineer at Forth Valley Hospital in Scotland. The successful candidate will conduct maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with health standards. This role offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and various wellbeing benefits, contributing significantly to patient care in a demanding healthcare environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Shift allowance

NHS-aligned pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Time-served HVAC or mechanical engineer with relevant qualifications.
• Experience with heating systems and ventilation in hospital environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on heating systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out reactive repairs efficiently.
• Liaise with clinical teams and ensure minimal disruption during maintenance.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Mechanical repair skills

Strong communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Overview

Serco is recruiting a skilled Mechanical Technician / Heating Engineer to join the Facilities Management team at Forth Valley Hospital, Larbert. The successful candidate will carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on heating systems, air handling units (AHUs), ventilation systems, and associated mechanical plant across a live hospital environment, ensuring compliance with Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM) and statutory regulations. This is a vital role ensuring the safe, efficient operation of critical heating, ventilation, and mechanical infrastructure that supports clinical operations and patient care in a complex healthcare setting.

Main Accountabilities

• Maintenance of air handling units (AHUs) and ventilation systems.
• Conduct PPMs on boilers, pumps, valves, pipework, heating distribution systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out reactive repairs efficiently, minimising downtime.
• Ensure all works are compliant with SHTM 03-01, HTMs, and relevant NHS Estates guidance.
• Maintain detailed records of all work completed using CAFM systems and compliance logs.
• Support system performance monitoring and validation in critical clinical areas.
• Liaise with clinical teams, FM colleagues, and external contractors to ensure minimal disruption during maintenance tasks.
• Follow all relevant health & safety, infection control, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Participate in the on-call rota and work across a rotating shift pattern, as required.

What you will need to do this role

• Time-served HVAC or mechanical engineer with relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds).
• Experience working on heating systems, air handling units, and ventilation systems in hospital or critical environments.
• Strong understanding of SHTM 03-01 and mechanical heating and ventilation standards in healthcare.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in using CAFM systems and digital maintenance records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• SHTM / HTM awareness or formal training.
• Experience with BMS (Building Management Systems) and HVAC control systems.
• Awareness of infection prevention measures in healthcare.
• Additional training/certifications (e.g., SSSTS, PASMA, IPAF, L8 Awareness).

What we offer

• Competitive salary: £33,247 – £41,424 DOE
• Employment under Agenda for Change (Scotland) contract and conditions
• Shift allowance for unsociable hours and shift work
• On-call payment for participation in a one-in-four on-call rota
• NHS-aligned pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and other benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive working environment within a hospital-based FM team
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.