Mechanical Engineer - Guildford in Surrey

🔧 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!