Band 5 - Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Fitter​/Plumber, Estates WGH

Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

A qualified Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will plan and react to maintenance of complex mechanical control systems across the Trust estate. The role is based at Watford General Hospital with occasional travel to other sites. You must be able to travel to site for emergency on‑call within an hour.

• Diagnose and repair faults on complex mechanical services, engineering plant and equipment.
• Carry out installation repairs and planned preventative maintenance on heating systems, compressors, motors, pumps, heat recovery, ventilation systems and controls.
• Carry out statutory inspections, testing and complete necessary documentation.
• Provide emergency recall, undertake on‑call duties and work overtime to attend emergency repairs.
• Work shift‑working and planned overtime as required.

• Recognised apprenticeship, City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering/Plumbing or BTEC (ONC) Engineering or equivalent.
• NVQ3 or above.
• Ability to travel on site within one hour of call‑out.
• Certificate of Sponsorship not available for this role.

Competitive salary with earning potential in excess of £40,000, plus RRP, overtime, call‑out and on‑call payments. Flexible working options are available.

We welcome people with disabilities and encourage applications. The advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.