Advanced Engineer - Mechanical | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a motivated individual for a mechanical trades role. The candidate will perform maintenance on water, heating, and pressure systems while also engaging in installation work across various NHS properties. Ideal applicants will possess substantial experience in mechanical trades such as plumbing or fitting. Previous healthcare experience is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided. Flexibility and good communication are paramount in this varied and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance and installation work.
• Ability to self-motivate and work unsupervised.
• Flexibility to assist other trades and undertake various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and installation work.
• Work on water systems, heating, pressure systems, and steam production.
• Assist with ventilation, air conditioning, medical gases, and other services.

Skills

Mechanical trade experience

Plumbing and heating knowledge

Mechanical fitting

Plant maintenance and fault finding

Good communication skills

Education

Time served qualification in a mechanical trade

Job description

The Estates department at Furness 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 person to join us.

You should be experienced, time served, and suitably qualified in a mechanical trade such as plumbing and heating, mechanical fitting, or associated plant maintenance and fault finding.

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 water systems, heating and pressure systems, and steam production. There may also be additional work on systems such as ventilation, 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.

This post is based at Furness General Hospital.

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.

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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026