Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Woking, Surrey
Salary: £41,000-£43,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 06:00-18:00 | Continental shift pattern
Working Environment: Healthcare / Hospital Estates

Join a Leading Facilities Management Team!

Are you a qualified Mechanical Engineer looking for your next opportunity in building services maintenance?

We're recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a UK-leading FM service provider, supporting the safe and efficient operation of essential mechanical systems within a hospital environment in Woking.

Offering a salary of £41,000-£43,000, a structured continental shift pattern and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys fault-finding, preventative maintenance and keeping critical building services running smoothly.

You'll be part of a professional engineering team, helping maintain a safe, reliable and comfortable environment for patients, clinical teams and hospital staff.

The Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and mechanical fault-finding across a range of building services and plant equipment.

Working alongside electrical engineers and other technical colleagues, you'll help ensure equipment operates efficiently, maintenance schedules are completed and all work meets the required safety, compliance and service standards.

Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across mechanical building services.
- Maintain and repair HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, motors, fan coil units (FCUs) and air handling units (AHUs).
- Maintain mechanical pipework, valves, hot and cold water systems and associated equipment.
- Diagnose faults, identify root causes and implement effective repairs to minimise downtime.
- Support minor mechanical installations, modifications and plant improvement works.
- Complete plant inspections, routine building walkarounds and equipment checks.
- Ensure all work complies with relevant health and safety legislation, site procedures and risk assessments.
- Report defects, safety concerns and potential compliance issues promptly.
- Accurately complete maintenance records, PPM schedules and reactive work orders using CAFM systems.
- Liaise with subcontractors and support the supervision of specialist maintenance activities where required.
- Maintain tools, equipment, spares and plant rooms in a safe and orderly condition.
- Work collaboratively with the wider engineering team to deliver a proactive, customer-focused maintenance service.

What We're Looking For

Essential requirements:
- Minimum Level 3 mechanical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or an equivalent recognised qualification.
-Proven experience in mechanical maintenance, building services or facilities management.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Good working knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical building services.
- Understanding of safe working practices, risk assessments and maintenance compliance.
- Ability to read technical drawings and equipment manuals.
- Confident using IT systems, mobile devices and maintenance reporting software.
- A proactive, organised and safety-conscious approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Desirable experience:
- Previous experience within a healthcare, hospital or other critical environment.
- Water hygiene and Legionella awareness.
- Experience maintaining boilers, pumps, AHUs, FCUs and associated plant.
- Experience using CAFM systems and electronic work-order platforms.
- Willingness to undertake further training and professional development.

Shift Pattern
The role operates on a continental shift pattern, working 12-hour day shifts:
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Hours: 06:00-18:00, with a paid lunch break.
This rotating schedule provides a structured working pattern, with regular days away from site.

Salary & Benefits
- £41,000-£43,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Company benefits package.
- Structured continental shift pattern.
- Opportunity to develop your technical skills within a healthcare estates environment.
- Ongoing focus on training, safety and professional development.

Location - Woking, Surrey, GU21.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a qualified Mechanical Engineer with strong building services maintenance experience and a passion for keeping essential systems operating safely and efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and relevant qualifications to be considered for this opportunity.

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