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

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

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

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

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

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