Lead Engineer
Employment type: 37.5 hours per week, permanent
Location: The London Independent Hospital, Stepney Green
Salary: Up to £49,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
Overview
We have an opportunity for a Lead Engineer to join the Operations department and support the hospital’s engineering functions. The role involves providing leadership and ensuring the safe and effective maintenance of hospital equipment and facilities.
Duties of This Role
* Ensure the safe and effective completion of all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance tasks in line with Circle Health Group Standard Operating Procedures.
* Manage the engineering response to building and equipment faults, ensuring timely and safe resolution with minimal disruption to hospital services.
* Oversee the delivery of EBME maintenance routines to ensure all medical equipment is serviced and safe for use.
* Provide day‑to‑day leadership and line management of engineering operatives within your hospital.
* Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure training and competency standards are maintained.
* Promote a positive working culture that supports professional development, safety, and service excellence.
Qualifications and Experience
* City & Guilds Part 3, HNC, or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
* CSCS card or ECS card (if electrically qualified) at the appropriate level.
* Proven experience in engineering maintenance, ideally within a hospital or similar critical services environment.
* Experience in team leadership, task allocation, and performance management.
* Comprehensive understanding of health and safety legislation, including risk management, fire safety, and Legionella prevention.
* Strong fault‑finding, organisational, and communication skills.
* Desirable qualifications:
* Time‑served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Fire Safety or Fire Risk Assessment training.
* Experience managing sub‑contractors and minor works.
* Understanding of energy management systems or environmental reporting.
* Familiarity with Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems.
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group offers a competitive starting salary and a range of employee benefits, including:
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
* Private Pension Scheme.
* Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre‑existing medical conditions.
* Friends and Family Hospital Discounts.
* Family‑Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay.
* Non‑contributory life insurance.
* Staff engagement hub with discounts and rewards.
* Resources, tools and services to support wellbeing.
* Employee recognition programmes.
* Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.
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