Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

Shift Mechanical Engineer Location: Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospital Trust Sites Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 days (Apply online only) & 2 nights (Apply online only)) Rate: £16 - £25 per hour The Role We are…

Pay rate £16 – £25/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 7 September 2026

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Shift Mechanical Engineer

Location: Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospital Trust Sites

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 days (Apply online only) & 2 nights (Apply online only))

Rate: £16 - £25 per hour

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Shift Mechanical Engineer to join a busy healthcare estates maintenance team supporting a large NHS Trust estate, including the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital and associated healthcare facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer with building services maintenance experience to work in a technically diverse environment where reliability, compliance and patient care are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a range of mechanical systems.
Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to mechanical plant and equipment.
Respond to engineering breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
Monitor and respond to Building Management System (BMS) alerts.
Maintain heating, ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, water systems and associated mechanical plant.
Support minor installation, improvement and upgrade works.
Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines to ensure service delivery across the estate.
Adhere to all health and safety, infection control and site procedures.Requirements

Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent City & Guilds qualification.
Minimum 3 years' post-apprenticeship maintenance experience.
Strong fault-finding and repair skills across a range of mechanical building services systems, including:
Ventilation systems
Heating systems
Boilers
Pumps
Compressors
Hot and cold water systems
Medical gas systems (desirable)
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Full UK driving licence.Desirable Experience

Previous NHS or healthcare estates maintenance experience.
Competent Person or Authorised Person experience.
Knowledge of electrical systems.What's on Offer

Opportunity to work within a major NHS healthcare estate.
Long-term agency assignment with potential opportunities for extension.
Variety of work across modern healthcare facilities.
Supportive engineering team environment.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.Apply now if you are a qualified Mechanical Engineer looking for your next challenge within a prestigious healthcare environment.

Please note: successful candidates may be required to undergo compliance checks, including DBS check, prior to commencement.

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