Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

V85103856

£36,000 - £40,000 Per Annum

Permanent

Manchester

Commercial

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 27 Days

Job Description

Vox consultants are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/Maintenance Plumber for our client in Manchester.
This role is Monday to Friday, 37.5-40hour week.

Key responsibilities:

Maintenance Plumber

Respond to work orders via PDA and carry out repairs, PPMs, diagnostics, and corrective actions on plumbing systems.
Install new systems and complete repairs following safe systems of work.
Undertake fault-finding on plumbing installations and recommend remedial actions.
Participate in on-call duties, 15-minute response, and lift release tasks as required.
Complete mandatory training and CPD, including specialist tasks or work at height.

Mechanical Plumber (Higher Level)

Provide full mechanical and plumbing maintenance across wards and departments.
Deliver reactive and planned works on complex systems, including hot/cold water, heating, pumps, compressors, steam, calorifiers, AHUs, and drainage.
Diagnose faults, carry out controlled operations, interpret technical drawings, and support HTM compliance.
Perform statutory testing, installations, fabrication, and emergency repairs, often independently.
Coordinate with other trades, contractors, and clinical teams to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.

General Requirements for All Roles

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to work out-of-hours and respond to emergency situations.
Maintain clear communication with supervisors, trades, and clinical staff.

Qualifications and Experience
Maintenance Plumber

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent) with solid maintenance experience.
Knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG274, with effective fault-finding skills.
Strong communication skills, PDA experience, and familiarity with healthcare systems (HTM04 desirable).

Mechanical Plumber

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing, with additional training in medical gases, pressure systems, legionella, and WRAS.
Experience with complex mechanical plant and hospital systems, including steam, pumps, compressors, drainage, and heating.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, work independently, participate in on-call duties, and operate within HTM compliance frameworks.