Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Randstad

  • North London
  • £45,000 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
  • Location: North London (Busy Healthcare Estate)
  • Salary: £45,000 per annum
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Call-Out Rota: 1 in 4 (£100 standby payment per week on call)
Are you a skilled and experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for a crucial role within a busy healthcare environment? My client, a reputable, growing FM contractor, are seeking a proactive and dedicated individual to join their team at a large hospital estate in North London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives on ensuring the continuous and safe operation of critical systems.Key ResponsibilitiesPlanned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Execute a wide range of scheduled PPMs on mechanical systems, including HVAC plant (AHUs, FCUs), heating and cooling systems, pumps, valves, and associated pipework.Reactive Maintenance & Fault Finding: Respond promptly to all mechanical breakdowns and system failures. Diagnose complex faults accurately and carry out effective repairs to minimise disruption to hospital operations.Specialist Systems: Work on and maintain a variety of specialist mechanical equipment found in a healthcare setting, such as medical gas plant, water treatment systems, and sterilisation equipment (where trained).Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work is carried out in strict compliance with relevant Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), health and safety regulations, and site-specific protocols.Water Hygiene: Conduct routine temperature monitoring, flushing, and other water hygiene tasks in line with ACoP L8 guidelines to prevent the risk of Legionella.On-Call Rota: Participate in a 1-in-4 call-out rota for out-of-hours emergencies, for which you will receive a £100 weekly standby payment.Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance activities, inspections, and incidents using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).About YouThe ideal candidate will have:A formal qualification at NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.Previous expeirence in a similar maintenance role, with a strong background in a healthcare, critical, or large commercial environment.Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across a range of mechanical systems.The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.A full UK Driving Licence is highly desirable.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.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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