Mechanical Engineer
Overview:
Ideal Cleaning Services Limited is a long-established, family-run business founded in 1946, with its Head Office based in Nottingham. We are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable services across healthcare and specialist environments.
We are currently seeking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to be based at the EENT, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, working as part of a dedicated on-site engineering team.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of mechanical systems within a busy healthcare environment, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and site requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment
* Fault finding, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical systems
* Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with health & safety and hospital procedures
* Completing accurate maintenance records and documentation
* Liaising with site management, contractors, and other engineering disciplines as required
* Supporting continuous improvement of plant performance and reliability
Essential requirements:
* Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
* Proven experience in mechanical maintenance and fault finding
* Good understanding of health & safety regulations
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong communication and organisational skills
Desirable:
* Experience working within NHS or healthcare facilities
* Knowledge of pressure systems, HVAC, pumps, and associated plant
* Authorised Person or experience working under Permit to Work systems
What We Offer
* Stable employment with a long-established, family-run company
* Opportunity to work within a prestigious healthcare facility
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Holiday entitlement and company benefits
* Supportive working environment with opportunities for development
Overtime: Overtime will be available for projects that cannot be conducted during normal hours.
Hours: 40 hours per week
Days: Mon- Fri
Times: 07:30 am – 15:30 pm
In addition, once fully trained and familiar with the site, there will be a
requirement to work late shifts (10:30–18:30) one week in every four.
Holidays: 25 days annual exc. bank holidays.
Contract: Permanent
On Call: This role includes out-of-hours emergency cover. Once fully trained and familiar with the site you will be required to participate in an on-call rota on a one-week-in-four basis. As the contract requires a one-hour emergency response time,
applicants must live within a 50-minute travel time of Queen’s Medical Centre.
AP Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to undertake training to become an AP (Authorised Person) in the following areas:
* Water Quality
* Ventilation
* Pressure Systems
The position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check