Job type
TemporaryLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Building ServicesIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
Band 6
Maintenance. Building maintenance. NHS maintenance. Mechanical Engineering. Electrical Engineer. FM
Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) – Band 6 – London – Long-Term Temporary
An established organisation in the London area is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to support the Estates and Facilities team across a complex site. This is a long-term temporary role falling under NHS Band 6 salary, with a strong focus on water compliance and emergency infrastructure. The position requires L8 Legionella certification and the ability to act under various HTM guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Competent or Authorised Person (Mechanical/Electrical) in accordance with HTM 06-02, HTM 02, HTM 03-01 and HTM 04
- Conduct statutory inspections and testing on systems including boiler plant, calorifiers, generators, lighting, emergency systems and medical gas installations
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and quality checks on building services equipment, updating records via CAFM system
- Perform condition surveys and asset management tasks; develop and maintain PPM schedules
- Fault-finding and resolution on environmental control systems including BEMS, AHUs and air conditioning
- Supervise trade staff and ensure timely, compliant task execution
- Lead response to infrastructure shutdowns and emergencies, ensuring safe isolation of systems
Candidate Profile:
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds trade qualification plus BS7671 17th Edition or equivalent
- L8 certification is essential
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or recognised equivalent
- Experience working in a service-led maintenance environment, particularly within healthcare or large-scale estates
- Ability to operate, interrogate and interpret data from BMS systems
- Strong understanding of HTMs, HBNs and Health & Safety legislation including IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (or working towards)
- Skilled in reading technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer documentation
Additional Requirements:
- Comfortable with shift work, occasional out-of-hours call-backs, and participation in the Estates emergency on-call rota
- Physically fit and capable of working at height and in confined or clinical environments
- Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and excellent communication and teamwork skills
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