Mechanical Technician/Heating Engineer

Mechanical Technician / Heating Engineer – Hospital Facilities Management at Serco

Forth Valley Hospital, Larbert

Job Type: Full-time / Permanent

Salary: £33,247 – £41,424 per annum, depending on experience (DOE)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, worked over a rotating shift pattern

Serco is recruiting a skilled Mechanical Technician / Heating Engineer to join the Facilities Management team at Forth Valley Hospital, Larbert. The successful candidate will carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on heating systems, air handling units (AHUs), ventilation systems, and associated mechanical plant across a live hospital environment, ensuring compliance with Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM) and statutory regulations. This is a vital role ensuring the safe, efficient operation of critical heating, ventilation, and mechanical infrastructure that supports clinical operations and patient care in a complex healthcare setting.

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• Maintenance of air handling units (AHUs) and ventilation systems.
  
• Conduct PPMs on boilers, pumps, valves, pipework, heating distribution systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
  
• Diagnose faults and carry out reactive repairs efficiently, minimising downtime.
  
• Ensure all works are compliant with SHTM 03-01, HTMs, and relevant NHS Estates guidance.
  
• Maintain detailed records of all work completed using CAFM systems and compliance logs.
  
• Support system performance monitoring and validation in critical clinical areas.
  
• Liaise with clinical teams, FM colleagues, and external contractors to ensure minimal disruption during maintenance tasks.
  
• Follow all relevant health & safety, infection control, and permit-to-work procedures.
  
• Participate in the on-call rota and work across a rotating shift pattern, as required.
  

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• Time-served HVAC or mechanical engineer with relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds).
  
• Experience working on heating systems, air handling units, and ventilation systems in hospital or critical environments.
  
• Strong understanding of SHTM 03-01 and mechanical heating and ventilation standards in healthcare.
  
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  
• Proficient in using CAFM systems and digital maintenance records.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  

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• SHTM / HTM awareness or formal training.
  
• Experience with BMS (Building Management Systems) and HVAC control systems.
  
• Awareness of infection prevention measures in healthcare.
  
• Additional training/certifications (e.g., SSSTS, PASMA, IPAF, L8 Awareness).
  

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• Competitive salary: £33,247 – £41,424 DOE
  
• Employment under Agenda for Change (Scotland) contract and conditions
  
• Shift allowance for unsociable hours and shift work
  
• On-call payment for participation in a one-in-four on-call rota
  
• NHS-aligned pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and other benefits
  
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  
• Supportive working environment within a hospital-based FM team
  
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
  
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
  
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
  
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
  
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
  

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

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We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.