Mechanical Engineer - Guildford

Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare Facilities Management

📍 Location: Guildford, Surrey
💷 Salary: £41,500 per annum
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday | 8am–5pm
📄 Contract: Permanent

🚀 The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a leading Facilities Management team working within a healthcare environment in Guildford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified engineer with a background in mechanical maintenance, building services or FM to join a professional team maintaining essential building systems within a critical healthcare setting.

🔩 Key Responsibilities

* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.

* Maintaining HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, motors, AHUs, FCUs and water systems.

* Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out effective repairs.

* Supporting minor installations and mechanical improvement works.

* Ensuring compliance with health and safety and statutory requirements.

* Completing plant inspections and maintaining accurate records using CAFM systems.

* Identifying and reporting defects and potential risks.

* Working alongside other engineers and subcontractors to ensure efficient site operations.

👨‍🔧 About You

* Previous experience in mechanical maintenance or building services.

* Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

* Good knowledge of HVAC, heating, pumps and water systems.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Good communication, IT and problem-solving skills.

* A proactive approach to health and safety and compliance.

🎓 Essential Qualifications

* Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, Heating or an equivalent relevant qualification.

* Experience within facilities management or building services maintenance.

* Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

Desirable:

* Previous healthcare or critical environment experience.

* Water hygiene and Legionella awareness.

* Experience using CAFM systems.

💰 What's on Offer?

* £41,500 annual salary, depending on experience.

* Permanent position.

* Monday to Friday working hours (8am–5pm).

* Benefits package.

* Further training and development opportunities.

* Opportunity to work within an established engineering team supporting essential healthcare facilities.

📩 Interested?

If you're a qualified Mechanical Engineer with strong building services maintenance experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Guildford, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and submit your up-to-date CV to be considered