Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer – Healthcare Operations

Location: Chessington (with occasional UK travel) Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30 (40 hours per week) On-call: 1 in 4 weeks (24/7 call-out)

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist healthcare services organisation supporting critical operations that directly contribute to patient safety.

This role plays a key part in ensuring plant and equipment are maintained to the highest standards within a regulated, fast-paced operational environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain and repair plant and machinery to ensure uninterrupted service delivery
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and weekly compliance testing
• Oversee contractors and external service engineers on-site
• Ensure all equipment is serviced ahead of validation cycles
• Coordinate and support annual and quarterly equipment validation
• Maintain all validation and calibration documentation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality systems
• Manage spare parts and tools inventory levels
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational best practice
• Participate fully in the on-call rota, including emergency call-outs
• During on-call weeks, carry out weekend boiler checks at the Chessington site

On-Call & Overtime Package

• 1 in 4 weeks on-call (24/7 coverage required)
• £30 payment per call-out acceptance
• Time and a half for call-out work
• Time off in lieu provided
• Weekend boiler checks required during on-call rotation

What We’re Looking For

• Apprentice-trained engineer (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within facilities, manufacturing, or similar environments
• Mechanical or electrical engineering background
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (maximum 3 points)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £46,000 – £49,500
• Bonus: 5% annual bonus
• Pension: 8% employer contribution
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Why Join?

• Work in a purpose-driven environment supporting healthcare operations
• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing engineering team
• Strong compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a critical sector