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Mechanical Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 09 January 2026
Salary: £21 to £24 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 January 2026
Location: Lewisham, London, SE13 6LH
Company: Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: M&ELDN_1767976264

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Summary

Mechanical Engineer Bias

Location: University Hospital of Lewisham
Contract: Temp to Perm
Shift Pattern: 7:00am - 7:00pm | 4 Days On / 4 Days Off

Daniel Owen work agency are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer with a strong mechanical bias to work at the University Hospital of Lewisham.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with interviews and on boarding taking place immediately.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operation, maintenance, and fault-finding of mechanical building services systems

  • Working within boiler rooms and plant rooms

  • Ensuring all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with hospital standards

  • Responding to reactive maintenance and supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

  • Understanding how integrated systems work within a critical healthcare environment

Essential Requirements:
  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer (building services or similar)

  • Strong working knowledge of boiler systems, plant rooms, and mechanical systems

  • Good understanding of how building systems interact and operate as a whole

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team

  • Comfortable working long shifts in a live hospital environment

What's on Offer:
  • Stable 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (7am-7pm)

  • Opportunity to move from temporary to permanent employment

  • Structured on boarding and support

If you are a mechanically biased engineer looking for a long-term opportunity in a critical environment, we'd like to hear from you.

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