Senior Mechanical Officer

Permanent, Full Time (Mon-Fri)

£50,861-£59,159 per annum + Corporate Benefits Package

Serco: Wishaw General Hospital, ML2 0DP

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As a Senior Mechanical Officer in our University Hospital Wishaw Estates team, you’ll take the lead on the hospital’s mechanical engineering services, ensuring every system operates safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory requirements. Your work will help keep vital hospital services running smoothly – supporting colleagues, patients, and the wider community.

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• Lead on specialist mechanical service contracts to meet statutory, mandatory, and contractual requirements.
  
• Oversee the planned preventative maintenance schedule, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard.
  
• Implement and uphold procedures within our Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Policies.
  
• Prepare and review maintenance procedures to minimise downtime and improve service reliability.
  
• Supervise and validate mechanical compliance and maintenance activities, ensuring accurate records and follow-up actions.
  
• Support the delivery of minor new works, specifications, and updates to technical documentation and drawings.
  
• Participate in contingency planning and provide technical input into capital schemes.
  
• Deputise for Estates Management when required and contribute to key Estates working groups.
  
• Coordinate shift resources and complete performance reviews to support colleague growth.
  
• Compile monthly performance data and prepare critical plant reporting.
  

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• Mechanical qualifications, ideally gained within a hospital environment.
  
• Previous Authorised Person (AP) experience for Medical Gas and Pressure Systems.
  
• Strong knowledge of hospital mechanical systems, including sterilizers and washers.
  
• Experience using Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems.
  
• The ability to write clear technical reports, along with good IT skills.
  
• The flexibility to participate in on-call duties and attend the site within 30 minutes when required.
  

This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme, which involves a detailed check of spent and unspent convictions and other relevant information to ensure safeguarding compliance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can provide any necessary support to help you carry out your responsibilities.

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

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• 27 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
  
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
  
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
  
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
  
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
  
• Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
  
• Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
  

At Serco, 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. We are open to discussions about flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge. Please contact our recruitment team directly on to discuss.

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