Job Description
Lead Engineer Private Healthcare Facility
Location: East LondonContract: Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)Salary: Up to £49,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
About the Role
A leading private healthcare provider is looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to join the Operations team at a busy acute hospital in East London.
This role is ideal for a qualified mechanical or electrical engineer with supervisory experience who is confident managing maintenance operations in a critical environment where safety, reliability, and compliance are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Maintenance
* Manage all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
* Respond promptly to building and equipment faults to minimise disruption.
* Ensure all engineering work is completed safely and in accordance with internal procedures.
Team Leadership
* Provide day-to-day supervision of engineering staff.
* Allocate workloads and monitor performance.
* Identify training needs and maintain competency standards.
* Promote a positive, safety-focused working culture.
Essential Requirements
* Mechanical Or Electrical Qualifications Fully Qualified in either field
* Valid CSCS or ECS card (where applicable)
* Strong background in building services or facilities maintenance
* Experience leading or supervising engineering teams
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
* Private pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* Family-friendly policies
* Life insurance
* Employee discounts and wellbeing support
* Recognition programmes
* Ongoing training and career development
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established independent healthcare organisation and play a key role in maintaining a safe and efficient hospital environment. The position offers strong long-term career prospects, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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