Maintenance Engineer – Facilities Management | Private Hospital
Full Time, Permanent | Bath
£37,856 – £46,326 per annum
On-site role with on-call requirement
Summary
Compass Associates have partnered with a leading independent healthcare provider to source a Maintenance Engineer for their expanding 60-bed private hospital in Bath. Recognised for clinical excellence and outstanding patient care, the hospital operates within a modern, award-winning facility, offering a dynamic and supportive working environment.
Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and experienced multi-skilled maintenance engineer with a mechanical or electro-mechanical bias to join a busy Facilities Management team.
Reporting to the Facilities Management Lead, you will undertake planned and reactive maintenance, small works, and support project activities across the hospital estate. Working closely with both clinical and non-clinical teams, you will ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
The role includes participation in the on-call rota, responding to out-of-hours emergencies. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise, excellent communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Essential Criteria
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Recognised qualification in a mechanical or electro-mechanical discipline
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Proven experience in multi-skilled maintenance engineering
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Strong understanding of planned and reactive maintenance processes
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
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Willingness to participate in an on-call rota and respond to emergencies
Desirable
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Previous experience in healthcare estates or regulated environments
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Knowledge of relevant compliance and safety standards (e.g. HTM, CQC)
Personal Qualities
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A proactive problem-solver with a strong commitment to safety and quality
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Calm under pressure with the ability to prioritise competing demands
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Reliable, self-motivated, and adaptable
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Team player who can build positive relationships across departments
To Apply
For further details and to apply for this role please call Jim Walker.
Recommendations
Compass Associates is a division of Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd and are acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 worth of John Lewis Vouchers for each successful recommendation