Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: London - Zone 1Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 per annumHours: Full-time, 40 hours a week, Mon to Fri (8am - 5pm)Contract: Permanent

About the RoleMy client are seeking a skilled and experienced Building Services Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their maintenance team at a flagship health care facility. In this critical position, you will play an integral role in maintaining the essential mechanical systems of a state-of-the-art building, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Perform scheduled maintenance on mechanical and plumbing systems, including HVAC, boilers, pumps, and medical gas systems, to ensure optimum operation and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Reactive Maintenance & Repairs: Respond promptly to breakdowns or faults, diagnose issues, and carry out repairs efficiently to minimise disruption to health care services.
• System Optimisation: Monitor and adjust system performance to maximise energy efficiency, compliance, and comfort within the hospital environment.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate service records, work logs, and reports for health and safety compliance audits.
• Health & Safety: Adhere to all health and safety policies and infection control standards, particularly when working in patient care areas.

What We're Looking For:

• Relevant qualifications in mechanical engineering or building services (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within health care or other critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, medical gases, and plumbing.
• Familiarity with HTM standards and infection control protocols is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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