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Mechanical Engineer – Facilities Management

Location: Paddington

Salary: £40,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime

Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am – 5:00pm

Contract Type: Permanent / Full-time

About the Role

We have partnered with a specialist in the healthcare space who are seeking an experienced and reliable Mechanical Engineer to join their facilities Management team on a prestigious hospital contract.

In this vital role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimising mechanical systems that support the hospital’s safe and continuous operation — helping to provide a comfortable, compliant, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

You’ll work closely with other engineers, the helpdesk, and clinical teams to ensure all building services operate safely, efficiently, and in line with NHS and statutory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on mechanical building services and plant, including HVAC, AHUs, FCUs, pumps, valves, and pipework

Support critical systems such as medical gases, heating, ventilation, chilled water, and drainage

Perform fault-finding, diagnostics, and repair work on mechanical equipment and controls

Ensure all work is completed safely, on time, and in compliance with HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) and statutory regulations

Record and update maintenance logs, work orders, and asset registers

Support emergency, shutdowns, and planned maintenance activities as required

Work collaboratively with hospital estates staff, contractors, and the wider FM team to ensure smooth service delivery

Qualifications & Experience

Recognised Mechanical qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Experience working within a hospital or healthcare environment (essential or highly desirable)

Knowledge of HVAC, water systems, and building mechanical plant operations

Understanding of HTM and H&S compliance requirements within healthcare settings

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Good communication, organisation, and teamwork abilities

Additional electrical or BMS experience is advantageous

What Is On Offer

Competitive salary + overtime opportunities

Pension, holiday, and benefits package

Ongoing training, including HTM and healthcare compliance courses

Tools, uniform, and PPE provided

Supportive team environment with genuine career development prospects

Apply Now

If you’re a dedicated Mechanical Engineer looking to make a difference by maintaining critical hospital infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us keep essential healthcare facilities running safely, efficiently, and without interruption