About the role

  • Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer performing maintenance duties at University Hospital Southampton. Working on ventilation and mechanical systems with a 24/7 on-call roster.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and complete all required paperwork and reports.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in planned and reactive maintenance of ventilation and mechanical equipment, including associated electrical systems.
  • Perform maintenance, testing, and fault-finding on a wide range of equipment such as plumbing systems, boiler plant, ventilation units, pumps, switchgear, controls, cables, small power, and lighting.
  • Liaise with and supervise subcontractors, ensuring compliance with method statements, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
  • Read, interpret, and diagnose faults using as-installed electrical drawings, schedules, contract specifications, and equipment documentation.
  • Identify required spare parts, raise orders through appropriate channels, and monitor stock levels.
  • Conduct planned and reactive maintenance of ventilation and mechanical plant in accordance with HTMs and SFG20 standards.
  • Ensure all tasks are completed within contractual timeframes.
  • Support other team members as required or directed.
  • Contribute proactively to reducing on-site energy consumption.
  • Undertake Authorised Person (Ventilation) duties if required.

Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience as a ventilation or mechanical engineer within a busy service environment.
  • HVAC qualifications are desirable.
  • Training or experience in general Health & Safety regulations, including preparation of risk assessments.
  • Self‑motivated with the ability to identify concerns and defects without supervision.
  • Reliable, demonstrating consistent attendance, positive attitude, and competence.
  • Basic electrical, plumbing, and mechanical skills.
  • Support the fulfilment of health and safety responsibilities within the hospital.

Benefits

  • A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward-thinking organisation.
  • Attractive salary and benefits package.
  • Support for further personal growth and development.

Job title

Multi-skilled Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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