Advanced Engineer - Mechanical

East Lancashire Hospitals Nhs Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Mechanical Fitter for Westmorland General Hospital. The Estates department comprises skilled electrical and mechanical engineers, craftspersons and support staff.

You will install and maintain mechanical systems across NHS sites, focusing on heating, ventilation and related services with full training provided. The role requires self-motivation, clear communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Full apprenticeship or equivalent approved training.
• NVQ3 or BTEC or equivalent qualification.
• Computer literate.
• Driving licence.
• Certificate in Mechanical Safety (CP2).
• Certificate in Water Hygiene (WH1).

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and installation work across NHS hospitals and community properties.
• Work on heating, ventilation and pressure systems, with potential training on air conditioning and related services.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other Trust staff, patients and external services.
• Flexible working and ability to assist other trades as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Unsupervised work

Education

Full apprenticeship or equivalent

NVQ3 / BTEC or equivalent

Driving licence

Certificate in Mechanical Safety (CP2)

Certificate in Water Hygiene (WH1)

Job description

Job overview

Please note: Although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, the role is based at, and working on behalf of, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust properties through the One Lancashire and South Cumbria (One LSC) corporate collaboration.

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

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Mechanical Fitter to join us. You should be experienced, time served, and suitably qualified in mechanical fitting, manufacturing, or vehicle maintenance and fault finding - as skills are transferable.

Main duties of the job

This is a highly rewarding role. Working under the Mechanical Estates Officer, the successful candidate will embark on a challenging adventure, safely, efficiently, and with patient and staff safety at the heart of their focus.

'Working as part of a team, and individually, you will be required to carry out mechanical maintenance and installation work within acute and community NHS properties. This will be on heating, ventilation, pressure systems. There may also be additional work on systems such as air conditioning, medical gases, and other healthcare related mechanical services - with full training.

The successful candidate must be able to self-motivate, work relatively unsupervised, and be a good communicator on all levels. Flexible working will be required where you will assist other trades and undertake other tasks to maintain the building services.

A healthcare background would be advantageous but not essential - as specific training will be provided. If you have experience of ventilation and/or air conditioning, we particularly want to hear from you.

This post is based at Westmorland General Hospital.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital. (WGH) Also as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, and Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

RLI provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Please note: Although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, the role is based at, and working on behalf of, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust properties through the OneLSC Corporate Collaboration.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full apprenticeship or equivalent approved training.
• NVQ3, BTEC or Equivalent.
• Computer literate.
• Driving licence
• .Certificate in Mechanical Safety (Skilled Person CP2) C.Certificate in Water Hygiene (Skilled Person WH1)

Desirable criteria

• City and Guild qualifications in relevant subjects.
• Relevant AP/CP training or equivalent qualifications

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of hospital systems and equipment, policies and procedures especially HTM’s and relevant DoH guidance.
• Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially.
• Ability to work as part of a team but must be able to work unsupervised during unsocial hours.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with other members of the department, other (non technical) Trust staff, patients, visitors, public utilities and emergency services as required.

Desirable criteria

• Experience and use of computerised building management systems and facilities management systems.

SKills, ability and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially.
• Ability to work as part of a team but must be able to work unsupervised during unsocial hours.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with other members of the department, other (non technical) Trust staff, patients, visitors, public utilities and emergency services as required.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to comply with the Trust’s policies.
• To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns.