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 equivalent experience.
- Previous experience working within building services, estates maintenance, facilities management, healthcare, commercial, or industrial environments.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across a range of mechanical systems.
- Experience maintaining boilers, pumps, HVAC systems, ventilation plant, water systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
- A sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
What's on Offer?
- Permanent NHS position within a large and established Estates team.
- Varied and technically challenging work across a complex healthcare estate.
- Training and development opportunities.
- NHS pension and employee benefits package.
- Opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of vital healthcare services.
If you are a qualified Electrician looking to take the next step in your career within a rewarding NHS environment, we would be delighted to hear from you
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