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What if it brought more purpose, more growth, more balance – and more time for what really matters? BAM is where you can do your best work on projects that improve people’s lives. And it's also where you’ll find the freedom to grow, the support to thrive, and the chance to shape your career on your terms.
BAM FM is recruiting a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to work in conjunction with our site-based staff at University Hospital Southampton.
You will carry out planned maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks as they occur across the site.
Working a rotating shift:
Shift 1: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Shift 2: 1:30pm to 10.00pm
You will also be part of the on call roster, offering 24/7 support to site, typically 1 week in every 6 weeks.
Making Possible
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance and complete all required paperwork and reports.
Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in planned and reactive maintenance of ventilation and mechanical equipment, including associated electrical systems.
Perform maintenance, testing, and fault-finding on a wide range of equipment such as plumbing systems, boiler plant, ventilation units, pumps, switchgear, controls, cables, small power, and lighting.
* Liaise with and supervise subcontractors, ensuring compliance with method statements, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
* Read, interpret, and diagnose faults using as-installed electrical drawings, schedules, contract specifications, and equipment documentation.
* Identify required spare parts, raise orders through appropriate channels, and monitor stock levels.
* Conduct planned and reactive maintenance of ventilation and mechanical plant in accordance with HTMs and SFG20 standards.
* Ensure all tasks are completed within contractual timeframes.
* Support other team members as required or directed.
* Contribute proactively to reducing on-site energy consumption.
* Undertake Authorised Person (Ventilation) duties if required.
Your team
You will be working on a Shift pattern with a team of on site engineers in a hospital environment.
What’s in it for you?
A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward-thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.
What do you bring to the role?
* Minimum 4 years’ experience as a ventilation or mechanical engineer within a busy service environment.
* HVAC qualifications are desirable.
* Training or experience in general Health & Safety regulations, including preparation of risk assessments.
* Self‑motivated with the ability to identify concerns and defects without supervision.
* Reliable, demonstrating consistent attendance, positive attitude, and competence.
* Basic electrical, plumbing, and mechanical skills.
* Support the fulfilment of health and safety responsibilities within the hospital.
About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
The application process
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
Join us in Making Possible