Ben Bailey
Experienced Mechanical and Water Treatment professional
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Experienced Mechanical and Water Treatment professional with over 20 years of experience delivering compliant engineering and maintenance services across NHS, commercial, industrial, and healthcare environments.
Authorised
Person (AP) for HTM 04-01 Safe Water and Mechanical & Pressure Systems with extensive expertise in statutory compliance, critical plant maintenance, contractor management, and planned/reactive maintenance delivery. Proven leader of engineering teams with strong technical capability across mechanical plant, water systems, and healthcare estates operations. Highly experienced working within HTM 04-01, ACOP L8, HSG 274, permit-to-work systems, and safe systems of work in critical environments.
Experience
Site Supervisor - Fes/OCS Group - Northern General Hospital, Sheffield
(2024-01)
Act as Authorised Person (AP) for HTM 04-01 Safe Water and Mechanical & Pressure Systems across a live acute NHS hospital estate.
- Lead mechanical maintenance operations across critical healthcare infrastructure.
- Supervise engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.
- Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical plant and water systems.
- Carry out hands-on fault finding, maintenance, repair, and replacement of pumps, AHUs, PRVs, valves, and motors.
- Oversee system isolations, permits to work, and safe systems of work on critical plant systems.
- Review RAMS and ensure compliance with NHS and statutory requirements.
- Monitor plant performance via BMS systems and respond to operational faults.
- Liaise directly with estates teams, contractors, and clients to support operational continuity and compliance.
Technical Supervisor / Lead Engineer - Guardian Water Treatment
(2022-01 - 2024-01)
- Managed water treatment and compliance services across multiple commercial and healthcare sites.
- Supervised engineering teams and specialist subcontractors.
- Ensured compliance with ACOP L8, HSG 274, and Legionella control requirements.
- Led cleaning, chlorination, disinfection, and maintenance of CWSTs and cooling towers.
- Maintained and calibrated dosing systems and chemical control equipment.
- Diagnosed system faults and implemented corrective actions to minimise downtime.
- Supported project planning, remedial works, and maintenance scheduling.
- Provided technical support and compliance guidance to engineers and clients.
Lead Technical Engineer - Integrated Water Services
(2020-01 - 2022-01)
- Delivered water hygiene and mechanical services across NHS, education, and care environments.
- Supervised plumbing teams and specialist contractors on planned and reactive works.
- Led chlorination, disinfection, tank remediation, and remedial plumbing projects.
- Installed and modified pipework systems, valves, and associated mechanical equipment.
- Conducted fault finding on TMVs, valves, and water systems.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations and site-specific procedures.
- Coordinated project delivery with site managers and operational teams.
Senior Engineer - Celtic Technologies Group
(2016-01 - 2020-01)
- Installed and maintained water treatment and filtration systems including GAC units and siltbusters.
- Led installation projects involving pipework, pumps, and mechanical systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults across water treatment and filtration equipment.
- Conducted servicing, media changes, and system overhauls.
- Managed contractors, documentation, and compliance requirements.
- Supported fabrication and commissioning of bespoke treatment systems.
Water Treatment Supervisor - The University of Sheffield
(2013-01 - 2016-01)
- Oversaw water treatment compliance and maintenance across the university estate.
- Conducted audits, inspections, reporting, and maintenance planning.
- Maintained and repaired dosing systems and associated equipment.
- Diagnosed system performance issues and implemented operational improvements.
- Supervised engineers and contractors carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
Water Treatment Engineer / Plumber - Clearwater Technology Ltd
(2009-01 - 2013-01)
- Installed TMVs, CWSTs, dosing systems, and associated plumbing infrastructure.
- Carried out pipework installations, valve replacements, and remedial repairs.
- Delivered chlorination, disinfection, and system remediation works.
- Completed cooling tower upgrades and maintenance activities.
Heating Installer / Plumber - N.M. Farr & Pro Build
(2004-01 - 2009-01)
- Installed domestic and commercial heating systems.
- Completed plumbing works on new-build and refurbishment projects.
- Diagnosed and repaired heating and plumbing faults.
Apprentice Plumber - Mick Woodward Plumbing & Heating
(2002-01 - 2005-01)
- Assisted with domestic plumbing and heating installations.
- Gained practical experience in maintenance, repairs, and installation works.
Education
Level 2 - Plumbing (2005-01)
Level 2 - Mechanical Engineering (2012-01)
