Job Description

Job Opportunity: Shift Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
Location: Leeds Oncology Project
Sector: Healthcare
Salary: 32,000 + 15% shift allowance (4,800) = 36,800 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off (6am to 6pm)
Level: 6A
? Sustainability & Safety Commitment
We are committed to leading our sector in sustainability. Every team member plays a vital role in minimising environmental impact while delivering benefits to clients, colleagues, and the community. Safety is personal-our policies and procedures ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all.
? Role Overview
Join a dynamic maintenance team supporting the Leeds Oncology Wing. As a Shift Engineer with a mechanical bias, you'll deliver high-quality reactive and planned maintenance services in a customer-facing role. You'll manage a small shift team and work flexibly across multiple disciplines to ensure the hospital operates at peak performance.
? Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Maintenance Craftsmen and Assistants

• Perform maintenance, repairs, testing, and inspections across building systems

• Ensure compliance with NHS, Trust, and statutory safety standards

• Maintain and repair systems including:

• Heating and domestic water

• Electrical services (lighting, power, LV distribution)

• Air handling units

• Emergency generators

• Fire alarms and emergency lighting

• Electrical control systems and BMS

• Maintain accurate records and service reports

• Undertake minor installation and upgrade works

• Provide technical guidance and training

• Act as Competent or Authorised Person when appointed

• Support other healthcare projects as needed

• Participate in a 24/7/365 rotating shift pattern

• Cover for absent colleagues and work overtime when required

? Qualifications & Experience

• Time-served engineer with a minimum of 3 years post-apprenticeship experience

• Healthcare experience is desirable but not essential

• Cross-trade experience is advantageous

? Benefits

• Competitive salary with shift allowance

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Pension scheme

• Additional employee benefits

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Skills Required