Mechanical Engineer – Commercial Heating

Location:

West London, London, United Kingdom

Salary:

£49000 – £58000.00 per annum + vehicle/ fuel card & package

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Mechanical

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

131898908

Posted On: 

13 May 2025

Commercial Mechanical Heating Engineer

GBP52 – GBP58k per annum & overtime, vehicle/ fuel card & package

My client is seeking a skilled and reliable Heating Engineer to join our dedicated team at Hammersmith, St Mary’s & Charing Cross Hospitals.

The ideal engineer will have experience in maintaining, repairing, and installing Low Temperature Hot Water, Medium Temperature Hot Water & Steam Systems.

Qualifications & Experience:

* Proven experience as a heating engineer, preferably in a healthcare & commercial setting.
* Commercial plant room experience.
* Strong knowledge of various heating/ hot water systems and controls.
* Relevant certifications (NVQ Level 2/3, or equivalent).
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Various Tasks to be carried out;

* Monthly PPM and reactive visits relating to plant; Heating & Hot water Calorifiers, Plate Heat Exchangers.
* Removing bundles from calorifiers to allow inspection/ de-scaling.
* Upgrading system components; gauges, safety valves etc.
* Replacement of key system components on various system; Pumps, motorised valves, modulators, slam shuts, plate packs.
* Re-pipe works when system fails.
* Re-pipe works during project works.
* Various system upgrades due to the age of the systems.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct regular inspections and servicing of all heating systems to ensure optimal performance.
* Respond quickly to heating-related emergencies or system failures.
* Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs via job reporting & good communication with their supervisor/ manager.
* Work closely with other staff when upgrades are taking place within Hospital wards.
* Feed all site/ system recommendations back to their line manager.
* Open to be working at multiple sites in 1 day. Jobs can be very Ad-hoc on these premises due to the age of the building, emergencies can come in at any time.
* Ability to work with Steel, Galvanised steel, stainless steel, copper & ABS, utilising crimped systems.

If you meet the criteria then Russ Cleverley in CONFIDENCE.

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