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We are currently looking for a multi-skilled engineer with a mechanical bias to work for a large client in the health industry.
Your new role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer to support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a wide range of engineering plant and building systems across the organisation. This role involves carrying out complex and non-routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, calibration, and repair activities across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
You will work on a diverse range of equipment including hot and cold water systems, low-pressure hot water systems, steam plant, steam sterilisers, medical gas systems, ventilation and air-handling units, BMS controls, boilers, compressed air systems, lifts, power circuits, emergency generators, UPS systems, and various specialist hospital equipment.
The role includes planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, minor improvement works, and supporting other trades to ensure essential services remain fully functional with minimal disruption to clinical departments. You will liaise with senior clinical staff to coordinate work safely and sensitively, particularly in patient-facing areas.You will be expected to interpret technical drawings, work to statutory and Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) requirements, supervise contractors or apprentices when necessary, and maintain accurate records, reports, and certification. The position also requires participation in on-call rotas, shift cover, and emergency response duties, including support during adverse weather and urgent plant failures.
This role involves working in challenging environments-including confined spaces, contaminated areas, high-risk clinical spaces, and locations with increased infection-control requirements-while maintaining exceptional standards of safety, professionalism, and workmanship. High levels of dexterity, concentration, autonomy, and technical judgement are essential.
This role includes shift relief, on call and shift work.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have the below qualifications and experience:
Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong mechanical engineering background with multi-skilled capability, including basic electrical knowledge.
• Experience working with complex building systems such as heating and steam plant, combustion equipment, ventilation and AHUs, pumps, pressurised systems, and boiler plant.
• Proven ability to diagnose complex faults, analyse issues, and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in environments that may be contaminated or unpleasant.
• Able to work independently, manage workloads effectively, and respond quickly and professionally to emergency situations.
• Experience maintaining an industrial or commercial plant; NHS or other critical-environment experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship (essential).
• UKATA Asbestos Awareness (annual) and Non-Licensed Asbestos CAT B Certification.
• Competent Person or Authorised Person status under relevant HTMs (advantageous).
• Completion of mandatory NHS training, including health & safety, infection control, and safeguarding.

Behavioural & Personal Competencies

• Calm, professional, and respectful when working in or around patient areas.
• Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and ownership of tasks.
• Clear and effective communicator able to work with clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Flexible, reliable, and prepared to support emergency callouts, shift cover, and out-of-hours demands.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary of between £32,073-£39,043 per annum, plus opportunities for further training.
What you need to do now
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