Lead Engineer - Circle Health Group

We have an opportunity for a Lead Engineer to join the Operations department and support the hospital's engineering functions. The role involves providing leadership and ensuring the safe and effective maintenance of hospital equipment and facilities.,

• Ensure the safe and effective completion of all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance tasks in line with Circle Health Group Standard Operating Procedures.
• Manage the engineering response to building and equipment faults, ensuring timely and safe resolution with minimal disruption to hospital services.
• Oversee the delivery of EBME maintenance routines to ensure all medical equipment is serviced and safe for use.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and line management of engineering operatives within your hospital.
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure training and competency standards are maintained.
• Promote a positive working culture that supports professional development, safety, and service excellence.
  
  City & Guilds Part 3, HNC, or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• CSCS card or ECS card (if electrically qualified) at the appropriate level.
• Proven experience in engineering maintenance, ideally within a hospital or similar critical services environment.
• Experience in team leadership, task allocation, and performance management.
• Comprehensive understanding of health and safety legislation, including risk management, fire safety, and Legionella prevention.
• Strong fault-finding, organisational, and communication skills.
• Desirable qualifications:
• Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Fire Safety or Fire Risk Assessment training.
• Experience managing sub-contractors and minor works.
• Understanding of energy management systems or environmental reporting.
• Familiarity with Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems.
  
  Circle Health Group offers a competitive starting salary and a range of employee benefits, including:
• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre-existing medical conditions.
• Friends and Family Hospital Discounts.
• Family-Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay.
• Non-contributory life insurance.
• Staff engagement hub with discounts and rewards.
• Resources, tools and services to support wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities.