EQUANS is seeking a Lead Mechanical Fitter/Engineer for our Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital contract. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Role Overview:
* Perform maintenance, repairs, and inspections of mechanical building services, adhering to standards, procedures, legislation, and guidance.
* Represent the company professionally and respectfully.
* Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical systems as per schedules and training.
* Respond promptly to breakdown requests as directed by supervisors or contract requirements.
* Assist with minor installation, upgrading, and adaptation works.
* Systematically diagnose faults on malfunctioning equipment safely and logically.
* Follow safe working practices and use equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
* Maintain accurate records, both written and electronic.
* Work flexibly with colleagues and support other trades as needed.
* Participate in callout/standby duties after qualifying period.
* Coordinate with wards and departments to minimize disruption during work.
* Undertake training to develop new skills and maintain service standards.
* Perform site risk assessments as instructed.
* Collaborate with partners and colleagues to deliver customer-focused service.
* Use initiative for decision-making, including out-of-hours work.
* Complete job documentation diligently and within set timeframes.
* Perform any other tasks relevant to the role.
Additional Skills:
* Technical knowledge of steam boilers and related equipment.
* Problem solving for water systems and heating issues.
* Participation in lifecycle planning and meetings for laundry systems.
Impact and Complexity:
The engineer maintains healthcare estate systems, ensuring statutory and contractual obligations are met while delivering excellent service. They form part of a team that ensures the estate operates efficiently, supporting healthcare delivery and extending equipment lifecycle.
The role involves duties within trained competence, with support from on-site technical teams for specialized tasks.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Experience in maintenance environments.
* NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or equivalent.
* Experience with AHUs, FCUs, LTHW, pumps, pipework, valves, chilled and potable water systems, and water hygiene.
* Pipe fitting experience (desirable).
* Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance.
* Authorized Person Mechanical Systems.
* Steam system experience (desirable).
* Plumbing system experience.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary, annual leave, life cover, employee discounts, gym discounts, cycle schemes, holiday purchase, CSR days, learning opportunities, referral rewards, employee networks, and wellbeing support.
About Us:
EQUANS, a leader in energy services with a global presence, provides technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services in the UK & Ireland, focusing on energy transition and digital transformation. Part of the Bouygues group.
Next Steps:
If interested, apply through our registration process. We value diversity and support inclusive workplaces. Evidence of right to work in the UK is required; no relocation packages are offered. Some roles may require disclosure checks.
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