Shift Mechanical Engineer in Smethwick, West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £35,000 + £3,000 shift Allow.

24 days Holiday

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting for a Shift Mechanical Engineer in the Birmingham/Smethwick area. The role covers ventilation, pumps, boilers, medical gases and heating systems, with a focus on reliable maintenance and rapid fault diagnosis.

The position offers a £35,000 base salary plus £3,000 shift allowance, with a DBS check required. Healthcare maintenance experience is desirable and a City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in mechanical discipline is expected.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds/NVQ Level 2 and 3 in a Mechanical discipline or equivalent.
• Desirable healthcare maintenance exposure or DBS suitability.
• Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive and preventative maintenance on mechanical systems across site.
• Diagnose faults and repair ventilation, pumps, boilers and related services to standard.
• Take part in night-shift duties, assess issues and hand over records to Helpdesk.
• Obtain Competent Person status for ventilation and medical gas installations after training.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks per the programme.

Skills

Ventilation systems

Pumps

Compressors

Boilers

Medical gases

Heating systems

Domestic hot & cold-water

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 (Mechanical)

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical)

Tools

BMS (Building Management Systems)

Job description

Shift Mechanical Engineer

Birmingham - Smethwick

£35,000 + £3,000 Shift Allowance

Shift - 4 on, 4 off, days and nights

Brief

Shift Mechanical Engineer needed for a large, well-known Facilities Management organisation based in Birmingham who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Shift Mechanical Engineer that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating systems, domestic hot and cold-water systems

The successful candidate would desirably have a relevant qualification - i.e. City and Guilds/NVQ levels 2 and 3 in a Mechanical discipline etc. - and have a keen interest in Mechanical Engineering. If you have commercial experience in a healthcare setting that would be a plus!

Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 per annum plus £3,000 shift allowance
• 24 days Holiday
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

What the role entails:

• Some of the main duties of the Shift Mechanical Engineer will include:
• Work on the following but not limited to; ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating systems, domestic hot and cold-water systems
• Undertake a proactive role in responding to reactive jobs to complete diagnostic, fault finding and repair to complex mechanical systems in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance
• Respond to BMS alerts and phone calls during nightshift, acting as the initial point of contact. Assess the nature of the issue, allocate the task to the appropriate team member, and complete the necessary documentation. Ensure all records are handed over to the Helpdesk team at the start of their shift to support effective service continuity
• Obtain Competent Person status following training and instruction for systems such as specialist ventilation system, complex water systems and medical gas installations
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks to services across site on various aspects of the building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training

What experience you need to be the successful Shift Mechanical Engineer:

• City and Guilds/NVQ levels 2 and 3
• Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level
• Previously worked within a maintenance environment
• Previous Competent Person/Authorised Person experience including ventilation and/or pressure systems. (Desirable)
• Previously worked within a healthcare maintenance environment (Desirable)
• This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Shift Mechanical Engineer to progress their career.