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Mechanical Shift Engineer

Vox Consultants

Location:
United Kingdom, Preston

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

20.31 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Band 4 Mechanical Shift Engineer to join a team within a hospital environment in Lancashire - Preston. This constitutes a blend of planned preventative maintenance coupled with emergency repairs and everything in between. You will demonstrate a good working knowledge of critical mechanical infrastructure ranging from steam raising plant, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to Medical Gas and building management systems in compliance with all statutory requirements and good practice guidelines.

Job Responsibility:

Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance along with inspection and testing of complex systems including Steam raising plant (Shell Boilers), condensate & distribution pipework, MTHW, LTHW, HTG and DHWS systems, pressure systems, unvented and vented hot water systems, chilled water systems, medical gas systems, ventilation & air conditioning systems, compressed air systems, building management systems, catering equipment and other fixed hospital systems in line with statutory requirements and Trust procedures
Maintain stock levels for spares and equipment
Refer to and understand Engineering/Technical drawings, specifications and technical manuals
Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe working procedures

Requirements:

City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Services
Relevant credited technical qualification
Attained a technical qualification in a specialist area
Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedure
Evidence of continued training across traditional trade groups
Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship which consists of a time-served site experience element and relevant practical engineering tasks
Be able to work unsupervised/organise workloads and demonstrate an ability to manage priorities under pressure and make decisions
Demonstrate a minimum two years previous experience within the NHS

Nice to have:

Hold a current Standard DBS on the updated service
Previous experience of working in large complex building service role (non-domestic)
Previous experience of how to work with detailed technical and HSE compliance related procedure

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 13, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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