Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

Company: PPM Recruitment
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Location: West Yorkshire
Job Description:

Maintenance Mechanical Engineer -Leeds – LS1 – X1 Job Available

A Maintenance Mechanical Engineer is required for a static site role in Leeds (LS1), working within a healthcare environment.

This is a long-term position with opportunities for permanent employment.

Shift Pattern: 4 days (6:00am – 6:00pm), 4 days off, 4 nights (6:00pm – 6:00am), 4 days off – rolling shift pattern providing 24/7/365 cover.

Pay Rate: 20.36 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Duties will include:

  • Leading the shift team and providing support to working colleagues

  • Carrying out maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection of building, mechanical and electrical services, associated systems, plant and equipment in line with relevant standards and procedures

  • Participating in the rotating shift pattern to provide continuous service cover

  • Providing cover for absent colleagues where required

  • Working in accordance with safe working practices within statutory, NHS, Trust and Company guidelines

  • Maintaining, servicing and repairing a wide range of building services including:

    • Heating and domestic water services

    • General electrical services (lighting and power)

    • Air handling units

    • Low voltage electrical distribution systems and switchgear

    • Emergency standby generating plant

    • Fire alarm systems and emergency lighting

    • Electrical control systems

    • Building Management Systems (BMS)

  • Maintaining accurate records and completing service reports, providing regular updates to the line manager

  • Carrying out minor installation and upgrade works when required

  • Assisting other skilled trades with maintenance, repairs, testing, inspection and installation work

  • Undertaking training to maintain and develop skills in line with service requirements

  • Acting as Competent or Authorised Person when appointed

  • Liaising and undertaking duties at other healthcare projects if directed

  • Undertaking overtime where required to maintain service delivery

  • Carrying out any other duties commensurate with grade

Qualifications / Experience Required:

  • Qualified, time-served engineer

  • Minimum 3 years’ post-apprenticeship experience

  • Healthcare experience desirable but not essential

  • Cross-trade experience advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established facilities team within a critical healthcare environment.

If you’re interested, please call (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)

Posted: March 30th, 2026