Mechanical Shift Engineer

Posted 03 July 2026
Salary 45000.0
LocationUnited Kingdom
Job type Permanent
Discipline Hard Services Engineering
Reference19421

Job description

Mechanical Shift Engineer – Healthcare Site

Salary: £45,000 + Excellent Overtime Opportunities

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Mechanical Shift Engineer to join a leading facilities management company on a prestigious healthcare contract.

Working a continental 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (7am–7pm / 7pm–7am), you'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and fault finding across a busy healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), reactive maintenance and fault finding
  • Maintaining and repairing plant room equipment, pumps, valves, motors and pipework
  • Servicing and maintaining chillers, HVAC systems, AHUs, FCUs and associated mechanical assets
  • Replacing bearings, seals, belts, motors and carrying out valve changes
  • Monitoring and maintaining BMS-controlled mechanical systems
  • Diagnosing equipment faults and carrying out mechanical repairs to minimise downtime
  • Ensuring all statutory compliance checks and maintenance records are completed accurately

What we're looking for:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Strong mechanical maintenance experience
  • Good knowledge of HVAC systems
  • Plumbing experience will also be considered if you're mechanically strong
  • Previous experience within a healthcare or NHS environment is desirable

Join a well-established, industry-leading FM provider offering long-term career prospects, a supportive team environment and excellent overtime potential.

Apply today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity.