Engineer - Mechanical in Ayr

Overview

This job is with HCA Healthcare UK, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

The Lister Hospital, London

Full time 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 0800 - 17:00 + 1 in 5 on-calls)

Permanent

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience

Please note, applications for this role will close on Sunday 1st February 2026.

We are looking for a Plumbing/ Mechanical Engineer to join our Estates team based at The Lister Hospital. This role is vital in ensuring a first class building maintenance service within the hospital and satellite sites, covering reactive, project and scheduled maintenance work.

Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients.

What You’ll Do:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and daily plant checks, ensuring all equipment is safe, operational and well maintained.
• Maintain and service mechanical and electrical systems such as AHUs, AC systems, emergency lighting, fire alarms and generators.
• Perform small-scale installation works where required.
• Always maintain a safe working environment, adhering to HCA Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Complete water hygiene control tasks (flushing, temperature monitoring) in line with the Water Risk Assessment, ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Manage on-site contractors, reviewing RAMs and issuing permits to work.
• Respond promptly to tasks logged on the CAFM system (Engineering Central), prioritising workload effectively.
• Provide rapid response to emergency and reactive maintenance requests.
• Assist with Estates projects and improvement works as needed.
• Participate in the on-call rota (1 in 5).
• Ensure plant areas remain clean, tidy and safe.

What You’ll Bring:

• Qualified in relevant discipline e.g. City & Guilds or NVQ mechanical, or an engineering building services qualification.
• 2 years’ experience, ideally with a Healthcare background.
• Strong understanding of BMS systems.
• Good knowledge of water hygiene and Legionella management.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire Safety regulations.
• Excellent customer care and communication skills.
• IT literate.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Culture and values:

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our Mission Is Simple, Above All Else We’re Committed To The Care And Improvement Of Human Life, a Clear Statement That Extends To Both Our Patients And Colleagues. To Achieve This, We Live And Breathe Four Core Values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments:

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

Expiry Notice: This posting indicates that applications close on 1st February 2026; the role may be closed now.