Mechanical Engineer

City of London Permanent £24.00 - £25.00 / Hour

Are you looking for a role that combines technical expertise with meaningful impact? A leading company in the Facilities Management industry is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support a critical healthcare facility in South West London.

This role presents a unique opportunity to work on essential systems that directly ensure patient safety and hospital operational excellence.
The Role As the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will join a busy healthcare site, supporting critical building services and specialist hospital plant. You will:

Deliver Core Maintenance: Support a mix of PPM and reactive mechanical maintenance across the facility.
Manage Specialist Systems: Work on complex medical gas and ventilation systems, ensuring the safe isolation of gases and critical services.
Troubleshoot & Repair: Conduct fault-finding and repairs on ventilators and specialist hospital plant while adhering to strict healthcare safety standards.
On-Call Response: Participate in a 1 in 6 call-out rota to ensure 24/7 system reliability.
Flexible Shifts: Work a balanced shift pattern of either 07:00–15:30 or 10:30–19:00, Monday to Friday.

You To be successful in this role, you will ideally be based south of the river (Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush, or similar) and bring:

Qualifications: A time-served apprenticeship with a minimum of NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Mechanical Engineering and City & Guilds (or equivalent).
Technical Experience: Proven experience with medical gas OR ventilation systems. AP (Authorised Person) experience is a plus, though training can be provided.
Requirements: A stable work history, a full UK driving licence with your own vehicle, and a DBS check (existing or willing to obtain).
Background: A strong work ethic and positive attitude. Ex-forces candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

What’s in it for you? This is a Temp-to-Perm (TTP) opportunity offering long-term stability on a secure healthcare contract.

Competitive Salary: A basic salary of £39,000 plus a £500 annual payment.
Enhanced Call-Out & Overtime: * £100 standby allowance per week.
- Minimum 4 hours per call-out.
- Generous rates: Double time after midnight and on Sundays; Time and a half on Saturdays.
Impact: Work in a critical environment where your skills directly support hospital infrastructure and patient care.

Apply Now! To apply for the position of Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, click ‘Apply Now’ and send your CV to Joel Powney. Interviews are taking place now—don’t miss your chance to join this vital healthcare team.

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