Job Title: Lead Mechanical Fitter/Engineer
Location: Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Lancashire
Contract: Permanent 40 hrs/week
Salary - up to 40k
Overview
We're looking for a Lead Mechanical Fitter/Engineer to join the onsite facilities team at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. This is a key role responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical building services, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering a safe and reliable environment for patients and staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical systems, plant, and equipment.
* Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and assist with minor installation/adaptation works.
* Maintain records, complete documentation, and comply with safety and infection control standards.
* Provide technical support on steam, heating, water, and HVAC systems.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and hospital staff to minimise disruption.
* Take part in callout rota (after qualifying period).
* Contribute to lifecycle planning and equipment reliability improvements.
Skills & Experience
* NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services (or equivalent).
* Experience in a maintenance environment, ideally within healthcare.
* Competence with AHUs, FCUs, LTHW, pumps, valves, chilled & potable water, and water hygiene systems.
* Pipe fitting and plumbing experience (desirable).
* Authorised Person - Mechanical Systems.
* Steam systems experience (advantageous).
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary + benefits.
* 24 days holiday (rising to 25) + bank holidays.
* Life cover (1.5x salary).
* Discounts on retail, gyms, and cycle-to-work scheme.
* Training, development, and professional qualification support.
* CSR days, referral rewards, and employee networks.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & wellbeing app.
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