Shift Mechanical Engineer Location: Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospital Trust Sites Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 days 0700 – 1900 & 2 nights 1900 – 0700) Rate: £16 – £25 per hour
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Shift Mechanical Engineer to join a busy healthcare estates maintenance team supporting a large NHS Trust estate, including the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital and associated healthcare facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer with building services maintenance experience to work in a technically diverse environment where reliability, compliance and patient care are paramount.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a range of mechanical systems.
- Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to mechanical plant and equipment.
- Respond to engineering breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
- Monitor and respond to Building Management System (BMS) alerts.
- Maintain heating, ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, water systems and associated mechanical plant.
- Support minor installation, improvement and upgrade works.
- Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines to ensure service delivery across the estate.
- Adhere to all health and safety, infection control and site procedures.
Requirements
- Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent City & Guilds qualification.
- Minimum 3 years’ post-apprenticeship maintenance experience.
- Strong fault-finding and repair skills across a range of mechanical building services systems, including: Ventilation systems, Heating systems, Boilers, Pumps, Compressors, Hot and cold water systems, Medical gas systems (desirable).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Desirable: Previous NHS or healthcare estates maintenance experience.
- Competent Person or Authorised Person experience.
- Knowledge of electrical systems.
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to work within a major NHS healthcare estate. Long-term agency assignment with potential opportunities for extension. Variety of work across modern healthcare facilities. Supportive engineering team environment. Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Please note: successful candidates may be required to undergo compliance checks, including DBS check, prior to commencement.
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