Advanced Engineer - Mechanical

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a motivated individual to join their Estates department. This rewarding role involves mechanical maintenance across various NHS properties, focusing on safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical fitting or plumbing, with opportunities for training provided. The position requires flexibility, teamwork, and excellent communication skills, ensuring the well-being of patients and staff. Join a dedicated team and contribute to vital healthcare services while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting or plumbing, ideally within healthcare.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance in NHS properties.
• Join an on-call team for emergency responses.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Plumbing

Fault Finding

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Mechanical Engineering Qualification

Tools

Heating Systems

Ventilation Systems

Air Conditioning

Medical Gases

Job description

The Estates department at Westmorland General Hospital is a team of highly skilled electrical and mechanical engineers, creative building craftpersons, and dedicated support staff.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic person to join us.

You should be experienced, time served, and suitably qualified in mechanical fitting or plumbing and fault finding.

A mechanical fitting, manufacturing, or plumbing background, particularly within healthcare, would be advantageous but not essential, as specific training will be provided.

This is a highly rewarding role. Working under the Mechanical Team Leader, the successful candidate will undertake a challenging role, focusing on safety, efficiency, and patient and staff well-being.

Working as part of a team and individually, you will carry out mechanical maintenance within acute and community NHS properties. This includes work on heating and pressure systems, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, medical gases, and other healthcare-related mechanical services.

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, and a good communicator at all levels. Flexibility will be required to assist other trades and undertake various tasks to maintain building services.

You will be required to join an on-call team to provide out-of-hours emergency response after an initial training period.

This position is based at Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal.

Our Hospital Network

• We operate from three main hospitals: Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, and the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI).
• Additional facilities include community healthcare premises such as Millom Hospital, GP Practices, and Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe.
• FGH and RLI offer a range of general hospital services, including Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various specialist services.
• WGH provides general hospital services, an Urgent Treatment Centre, and outpatient, diagnostic, and surgical services.
• Community outreach services and diagnostics are available across Morecambe Bay.

Contact for Further Details or Informal Visits

Name: Lee Chelton
Job Title: Engineering Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]