Mechanical Maintenance Operative

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire
Pay Rate: £25 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
On-Call: Yes (additional remuneration applies)

About the Role

Join our facilities maintenance team as a Mechanical Maintenance Operative supporting a busy healthcare estate. You’ll be responsible for both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable mechanical building services. This role demands hands-on engineering support delivered with a professional and customer-focused mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical systems like DHW, LPHW, CHW, and ventilation systems.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and reactive maintenance needs.
• Assist with minor installations, upgrades, and system adaptations.
• Perform systematic fault-finding and safe repairs.
• Safely operate access equipment, power and hand tools, and wear PPE as per guidelines.
• Maintain accurate written or electronic records for all work performed.
• Carry out risk assessments under direction and abide by health & safety and infection-control protocols.
• Collaborate flexibly across trades and liaise with clinical areas to minimize disruption.
• Complete job documentation and tasks within set timeframes.
• Participate in the on-call rota (with extra pay).
• Adhere to company’s safety standards.
• Fulfill any additional duties relevant to the role and perform Authorised Person (AP) responsibilities as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or equivalent.
• Prior experience in maintenance environments — ideally with exposure to DHW, LPHW, CHW, ventilation, pipe fitting; steam systems preferred.
• Strong fault-finding, proactive mindset, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Personality & Competencies

• Collaborative: Builds strong working relationships, stays attentive to team needs, and actively contributes to improving processes.
• Customer-Focused: Takes ownership, delivers on commitments, and prioritizes quality service even when unsupervised.
• Resourceful & Reliable: Plans efficiently, anticipates needs, and flags obstacles proactively.
• Developing & Influential: Shares knowledge, operates with honesty and respect, and fosters trust through consistent behaviour.