Location
East London, E13 8SL

Hours
37.5 hours per week

Salary
£41,000 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Mechanical Engineer to join the Estates team at Newham University Hospital. You will focus on the maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical services, ensuring safe and efficient operation across the hospital estate. Working closely with clinical, technical, and management staff, you will provide a high-quality service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Working under the supervision of the Estates Officer, you will complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks and support service continuity across mechanical and associated building systems. Key responsibilities include performing maintenance, repairs, and installations of mechanical services; responding to reactive repairs within agreed timescales; diagnosing faults and recommending spares or materials; interfacing with the Helpdesk Administrator to ensure accurate job tracking; conducting pre-planned maintenance, testing, and breakdown work; servicing air handling and ventilation systems including theatre environments; maintaining various equipment such as catering and alarm systems; installing and maintaining water filtration and thermostatic controls; providing mechanical cover for a 24/7 on-call rota; and undertaking basic plumbing fixes, ventilation and heating checks, visual inspections, and water temperature monitoring.

Experience
- Previous experience in planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, ideally in a healthcare or commercial setting.
- Strong fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and under supervision.

About you
- Reliable and skilled mechanical engineer with a proactive approach.
- Willingness to undertake specialist training such as Medical Gases and Legionella Competent Person.
- Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
- City & Guilds in a Mechanical Discipline (e.g., Plumbing) or equivalent qualification.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and specialist training.