Plumbing & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Private Healthcare Hospital | Central London
£39,000-£41,000 + On-Call + Excellent Benefits
Monday-Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm | 1 in 5 On-Call

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Plumbing & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the Estates team within a prestigious private healthcare hospital in Central London.

This is a critical role within a live clinical environment, where water systems and mechanical plant directly support patient safety, infection control and operational continuity. You will take ownership of plumbing systems while also supporting key mechanical plant including FCUs and AHUs.

This role is ideal for a qualified plumber with strong mechanical aptitude and experience within hospitals or complex commercial buildings.

The Role

As part of a professional Estates team, you will deliver high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across domestic water systems and associated mechanical plant.

You will ensure full compliance with water hygiene legislation, maintain heating and cooling systems, and respond promptly to operational requirements across the main hospital and outpatient sites.

Key Responsibilities

Plumbing & Water Systems

Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on domestic hot and cold-water systems

Maintain and repair:

Calorifiers

Booster sets

Expansion vessels

Pumps and associated pipework

TMVs (servicing and replacement)

Sanitaryware and drainage systems

Conduct water hygiene tasks including:

Flushing regimes

Temperature monitoring

Record keeping in line with Water Risk Assessments

Ensure full compliance with Legionella control standards

Diagnose and repair plumbing faults efficiently in a live healthcare setting

Mechanical Plant & HVAC Support

Service and maintain:

Fan Coil Units (FCUs)

Air Handling Units (AHUs)

Heating systems and associated pipework

Pumps and mechanical plant

Carry out filter changes, belt replacements and general mechanical servicing

Support plant room inspections and daily checks

Assist with minor installation and upgrade works

Respond to reactive maintenance requests via CAFM system

Work alongside BMS controls where required

General Duties

Manage contractors on site, reviewing RAMS and issuing permits

Maintain clean, safe and compliant plant areas

Participate in 1 in 5 on-call rota

Support Estates projects and improvement works

On-Call & Additional Earnings

1 in 5 on-call rota

£190 standby payment per on-call week

Saturday shift (8am-5pm during on-call week) paid at time and a half

Approx. £2,350 additional earnings per annum

Overtime available

Strong work-life balance culture

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or Building Services Engineering

Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience within a hospital or complex commercial environment

Strong knowledge of water hygiene and Legionella compliance

Experience maintaining commercial hot and cold-water systems

Experience servicing FCUs and AHUs

Understanding of pumps, calorifiers, booster sets and heating systems

Familiar with CAFM systems

Good knowledge of Health & Safety and Fire Safety regulations

Personal Attributes

Compliance-focused with strong attention to detail

Proactive and able to prioritise workload

Calm and professional within a patient-facing environment

Strong communication and customer service skills

Able to work independently and collaboratively

What's On Offer

£39,000-£41,000 basic salary (DOE)

Approx. £2,350 additional annual on-call earnings

25 days annual leave increasing to 28 after 5 years' service

Private healthcare

Discounted annual travel passes

Company van for travel between hospital and outpatient sites

Full toolkit and PPE provided

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Stable, well-funded private healthcare environment

Why This Role?

This is more than a maintenance role — it is a position that directly contributes to patient care through reliable water systems and mechanical plant performance.

If you are a skilled plumbing engineer with strong mechanical experience looking for a secure, well-structured role within a high-end healthcare setting in Central London, this is an excellent long-term opportunity.

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