Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

£42,000 - £44,000 per annum

Locations: Margate, Ashford or Canterbury (Static Sites)

Venn Group is working with a large healthcare organisation in East Kent to recruit experienced Mechanical Engineers to join their Estates and Facilities team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering department responsible for maintaining critical healthcare facilities. The role offers a varied workload across planned maintenance, reactive repairs, compliance activities and improvement projects, helping to ensure services remain safe, efficient and operational at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on a wide range of mechanical plant and equipment
• Diagnose and rectify faults across HVAC systems, AHUs, boilers, pumps, water systems and associated mechanical infrastructure
• Support the delivery of statutory compliance and ensure maintenance activities meet relevant regulations and standards
• Assist with minor installations, refurbishments and improvement projects
• Work collaboratively with Estates Managers and wider engineering teams to maintain service continuity across the site
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and engineering issues to minimise disruption to critical services
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete documentation in line with departmental procedures

About You

• Qualified in a Mechanical Engineering discipline (City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent)
• Previous experience maintaining mechanical plant within a large or complex environment, such as healthcare, education, commercial facilities, manufacturing or public sector estates
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, compliance standards and maintenance best practice
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider team

What's on Offer?

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years' service
• Generous NHS pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8%
• Stable, long-term career opportunities within a respected organisation
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Static site positions with no extensive travel requirements

To apply or find out more, please contact Venn Group for a confidential discussion.