Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer

Overview:

Ideal Cleaning Services Limited is a long-established, family-run business founded in 1946, with its Head Office based in Nottingham. We are proud of our reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable services across healthcare and specialist environments. 

We are currently seeking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to be based at the EENT, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, working as part of a dedicated on-site engineering team. 

The Role 
The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of mechanical systems within a busy healthcare environment, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and site requirements. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment 
• Fault finding, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical systems 
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with health & safety and hospital procedures 
• Completing accurate maintenance records and documentation 
• Liaising with site management, contractors, and other engineering disciplines as required 
• Supporting continuous improvement of plant performance and reliability 

Essential requirements: 

• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent) 
• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance and fault finding 
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Strong communication and organisational skills 

Desirable: 

• Experience working within NHS or healthcare facilities 
• Knowledge of pressure systems, HVAC, pumps, and associated plant 
• Authorised Person or experience working under Permit to Work systems 

What We Offer 

• Stable employment with a long-established, family-run company 
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious healthcare facility 
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience) 
• Holiday entitlement and company benefits 
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for development 

Overtime: Overtime will be available for projects that cannot be conducted during normal hours. 

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Days: Mon- Fri 

Times: 07:30 am – 15:30 pm 
In addition, once fully trained and familiar with the site, there will be a 
requirement to work late shifts (10:30–18:30) one week in every four. 

Holidays: 25 days annual exc. bank holidays. 

Contract: Permanent 

On Call: This role includes out-of-hours emergency cover. Once fully trained and familiar with the site you will be required to participate in an on-call rota on a one-week-in-four basis. As the contract requires a one-hour emergency response time, 
applicants must live within a 50-minute travel time of Queen’s Medical Centre. 

AP Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to undertake training to become an AP (Authorised Person) in the following areas: 

• Water Quality 
• Ventilation 
• Pressure Systems 

The position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.