Job Opportunity: Shift Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
Location: Leeds Oncology Project
Sector: Healthcare
Salary: £32,000 + 15% shift allowance (£4,800) = £36,800 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off (6am to 6pm)
Level: 6A
🌱 Sustainability & Safety Commitment
We are committed to leading our sector in sustainability. Every team member plays a vital role in minimising environmental impact while delivering benefits to clients, colleagues, and the community. Safety is personal-our policies and procedures ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all.
🏥 Role Overview
Join a dynamic maintenance team supporting the Leeds Oncology Wing. As a Shift Engineer with a mechanical bias, you'll deliver high-quality reactive and planned maintenance services in a customer-facing role. You'll manage a small shift team and work flexibly across multiple disciplines to ensure the hospital operates at peak performance.
🔩 Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support a team of Maintenance Craftsmen and Assistants
* Perform maintenance, repairs, testing, and inspections across building systems
* Ensure compliance with NHS, Trust, and statutory safety standards
* Maintain and repair systems including:
* Heating and domestic water
* Electrical services (lighting, power, LV distribution)
* Air handling units
* Emergency generators
* Fire alarms and emergency lighting
* Electrical control systems and BMS
* Maintain accurate records and service reports
* Undertake minor installation and upgrade works
* Provide technical guidance and training
* Act as Competent or Authorised Person when appointed
* Support other healthcare projects as needed
* Participate in a 24/7/365 rotating shift pattern
* Cover for absent colleagues and work overtime when required
🎓 Qualifications & Experience
* Time-served engineer with a minimum of 3 years post-apprenticeship experience
* Healthcare experience is desirable but not essential
* Cross-trade experience is advantageous
🎁 Benefits
* Competitive salary with shift allowance
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Pension scheme
* Additional employee benefits
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