Mechanical Engineer (Estates Technician)
Location: Essex
Working Pattern: On Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permeant
Salary: NHS Agenda for Change Band 5
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Mechanical Engineer to join a large NHS Estates & Facilities team. Working within a complex acute healthcare environment, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving critical mechanical infrastructure that supports the delivery of frontline patient care.
As part of a multi-skilled Estates team, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse range of mechanical plant and building services. This position offers exposure to a wide variety of equipment and systems within a technically challenging environment where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the estate.
Diagnose, fault-find, repair and maintain a wide range of mechanical systems and equipment.
Maintain boilers, pumps, motors, valves, pipework, water systems and HVAC equipment.
Undertake maintenance of air handling units, ventilation systems, chiller plant, heating systems and hot and cold water services.
Support the maintenance of critical infrastructure, including medical gas systems where appropriately trained.
Respond to emergency breakdowns and critical incidents to minimise disruption to clinical services.
Undertake installation, refurbishment and improvement works across the estate.
Complete maintenance records, compliance documentation and work orders using CAFM systems.
Work closely with contractors, clinical teams and operational departments to ensure a high-quality service.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the estate.
NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Heating & Ventilation, Plumbing, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
A completed Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship.
Relevant City & Guilds qualifications or equi...
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