Mechanical & Commercial Heating Engineer £55k

Mechanical & Commercial Heating Engineer

-55k per annum & travel & package

Location: West London and West End
Reports To: Estates & Facilities Manager
Salary: -55k per annum & vehicle/car allowance, 33 days holiday plus package and overtime.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

My client are seeking an experienced and proactive Mechanical & Heating Engineer to join their Estates & Facilities team. Based in the hospital''s 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 & 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Heating & 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 & 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.

Benefits

• 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.

To apply please contact Russ Cleverley at Penguin Recruitment in CONFIDENCE.

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