Overview
The Highfield Hospital (Rochdale) has recently been awarded OUTSTANDING by the CQC. We are seeking a Lead Engineer for the Maintenance Department. This full‑time permanent role requires 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern and a salary up to £45,000 per year, based on experience, training and qualification.
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.
* Provide competent technical, health, safety and environmental support & assistance to EDs and local hospital managers, project managers and / or minor works managers.
* Work with the senior leadership team to develop and implement the management tools necessary to operate facilities to the required standard.
* Liaise with the Regional Engineering Manager and Hospital Operations Manager to support and advise on appropriate engineering issues.
* Cover cluster sites to meet on‑call requirements.
* Attend regional/cluster meetings and training courses when required.
* Provide support to sites within your cluster when required for holiday, sickness, vacancies, and general support provision.
Applicants should meet the following criteria
* City & Guilds Part 3, HNC, or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
* CSCS card or ECS card (if electrically qualified) at the appropriate level.
* Proven experience in engineering maintenance, ideally within a hospital or similar critical services 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, organisational, and communication skills.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary up to £45,000 per year (dependent on experience, training and qualification).
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
* Private pension scheme.
* Private healthcare scheme covering pre‑existing medical conditions.
* Friends & family hospital discounts.
* Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay.
* Non‑contributory life insurance.
* Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
* Access to resources, tools and services to support wellbeing.
* Employee recognition programmes.
* Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.
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