Lead Engineer

The Harbour Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Competitive plus Benefits (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Harbour Hospital in Poole is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Lead Engineer to join our Maintenance Department team.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week.

The successful candidate must reside in or near the area, as the position is based at the hospital.

Duties of this role include:

• The provision of engineering maintenance and breakdown support to the hospital.
• Management and reporting of R & M budgets, reviewing and commenting as appropriate.
• Management of environment and energy reduction initiatives.
• Providing competent technical, health, safety, and environmental support & assistance to EDs, hospital managers, project managers, and minor works managers.
• Collaborating with the senior leadership team to develop and implement management tools necessary for facility operations.
• Liaising with the Regional Engineering Manager and Hospital Operations Manager on engineering issues.
• Covering cluster sites to meet on-call requirements.
• Attending regional/cluster meetings and training courses as required.
• Supporting sites within your cluster during holidays, sickness, vacancies, or for general support.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• City & Guilds Part 3, HNC, or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• CSCS or ECS card (if electrically qualified) at the appropriate level.
• Proven experience in engineering maintenance, preferably within a hospital or similar critical 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, organizational, and communication skills.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers competitive starting salaries and a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private healthcare scheme covering pre-existing conditions
• Friends & 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 and services supporting wellbeing
• Employee recognition programs
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities

and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to create an environment where colleagues can thrive and grow professionally and personally, guided by our core principles of being selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious, and creative.