Shift Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Leeds is seeking a Shift Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join their dynamic maintenance team. The successful candidate will lead a small team, perform essential maintenance tasks, and ensure compliance with guidelines. A time-served engineer with at least 3 years of experience is preferred, along with cross-trade skills and a focus on delivering excellent service. The role offers a competitive salary and a 15% shift allowance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-apprenticeship experience necessary.
• Healthcare experience is desirable but not essential.
• Flexibility to undertake overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the shift team for maintenance tasks.
• Maintain and repair heating, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Liaise with other healthcare projects as required.

Skills

Time-served engineering skills

Cross-trade experience

Customer service orientation

Job description

Role Specification

Job Title: Shift Engineer (Mechanical Bias) Location: Leeds Oncology Project
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

General Overview

Join a dynamic maintenance team delivering essential services to ensure the hospital operates at the highest standards. This role involves:

• Working on a 4-on / 4-off shift pattern
• Providing a customer-facing, responsive maintenance service for Leeds Oncology Wing
• Performing reactive and planned maintenance tasks to exceptional standards
• Offering technical guidance to team members
• Training to undertake Authorised Person duties
• Managing a small shift team of Maintenance Craftsmen and Assistants

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the shift team
• Maintain, repair, test, and inspect building, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Participate in a 24/7/365 rotating shift pattern
• Provide cover for absent colleagues
• Ensure compliance with statutory, NHS, Trust, and internal guidelines
• Maintain and repair systems including:
  • Heating and domestic water services
  • Electrical services (lighting, power)
  • Air handling units
  • LV electrical distribution and switchgear
  • Emergency standby generators
  • Fire alarms and emergency lighting
  • Electrical control systems
  • Building Management Systems
• Maintain records and service reports
• Assist with minor installation and upgrade works
• Undertake training and act as Competent or Authorised Person
• Liaise with other healthcare projects as required
• Perform overtime when necessary

Qualifications & Experience

• Time‑served engineer with minimum 3 years post‑apprenticeship experience
• Healthcare experience desirable but not essential
• Cross‑trade experience advantageous

Package

• Salary: £33,900 + 15% shift allowance (£5,085) = £38,985 per annum or 15‑30 an hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.