Building Services Engineer
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What you'll do
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across building services and fabric, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
- Inspecting, operating and maintaining engineering plant and equipment, identifying faults and taking appropriate action to maintain safety and service continuity.
- Completing installation, repair, replacement and minor refurbishment works.
- Using the Building Management System (BMS) to monitor and control plant performance and efficiency.
- Supporting statutory compliance across areas such as fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety, COSHH and asbestos awareness.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records to support audits and regulatory inspections.
- Managing and supervising contractors on site, including permits‑to‑work and quality checks.
- Responding to faults, incidents and risks promptly, escalating issues where patient or staff safety may be impacted.
- Participating in an on‑call rota to provide out‑of‑hours engineering cover when required.
What they're looking for
- Strong knowledge of electrical and HVAC systems, with good fault‑finding capability
- Understanding of health & safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements
- Knowledge of water hygiene and Legionella control within complex buildings
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Well organised, reliable and able to manage workload effectively
- A flexible, professional approach and strong team‑working skills
- Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds Level 3 and 18th Edition)
Nice to have
- Proven multi‑skilled engineering experience, ideally within a regulated or healthcare environment
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We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Building Services Engineer to join our hospital estates team in our hospital at Plymouth. This is a vital role supporting the safe, compliant and efficient operation of a busy healthcare environment, helping ensure that clinical services can run without interruption.
Working across electrical, mechanical and building systems, you’ll be part of a professional and supportive engineering team responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure in a regulated hospital setting. If you enjoy problem‑solving, variety in your day and taking pride in maintaining high standards, this role offers real purpose and stability.
What you'll be doing
As our Building Services Engineer, you will be:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across building services and fabric, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
- Inspecting, operating and maintaining engineering plant and equipment, identifying faults and taking appropriate action to maintain safety and service continuity.
- Completing installation, repair, replacement and minor refurbishment works.
- Using the Building Management System (BMS) to monitor and control plant performance and efficiency.
- Supporting statutory compliance across areas such as fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety, COSHH and asbestos awareness.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records to support audits and regulatory inspections.
- Managing and supervising contractors on site, including permits‑to‑work and quality checks.
- Responding to faults, incidents and risks promptly, escalating issues where patient or staff safety may be impacted.
- Participating in an on‑call rota to provide out‑of‑hours engineering cover when required.
What we’ll look for in you
With your proven multi‑skilled engineering experience, ideally within a regulated or healthcare environment, you will also have:
- Strong knowledge of electrical and HVAC systems, with good fault‑finding capability
- Understanding of health & safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements
- Knowledge of water hygiene and Legionella control within complex buildings
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Well organised, reliable and able to manage workload effectively
- A flexible, professional approach and strong team‑working skills
- Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds Level 3 and 18th Edition)
What you can expect in return
- A competitive salary based on experience
- Work 37.5 hours per week with participation in an on‑call rota, evenings and weekends as required
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to make a real impact in the healthcare industry.
- Tools and a uniform provided
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com
We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.
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