Mechanical and Commercial Heating Engineer

Overview

Mechanical and Commercial Heating Engineer. GBP
55k per annum and travel and package.

Location:

West London and West End.

Reports To:

Estates and Facilities Manager.

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent. Based in the hospitals plant room, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all heating and mechanical systems critical to patient care and hospital operations. Russ Cleverley at Penguin Recruitment in CONFIDENCE.

• Operate, maintain, and repair commercial heating, ventilation, and hot water systems within the hospital plant room.
• Carry out routine servicing, fault diagnosis, and planned preventative maintenance on steam systems, pumps, pressurisation units, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to hospital services.
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with statutory compliance, health and safety regulations, and hospital policies.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and identify opportunities for performance improvements within the plant.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate closely with other estates staff, contractors, and clinical teams to support the safe running of the hospital.

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Heating and Ventilation, or a related discipline
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing commercial heating systems, ideally within a healthcare or similar critical environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
• NHS pension scheme (if applicable) or equivalent private pension.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the comfort and safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineer to work in an interesting environment with a clear career path in a sucessful and stable environment.