Advanced Fitter/Steam Boiler

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lancaster is seeking a motivated mechanical maintenance professional. The role involves working in various NHS properties, focusing on mechanical systems such as heating and ventilation. Candidates should have a background in mechanical fitting and be self-motivated. This is a rewarding opportunity within a dynamic team, offering training and a chance to contribute to healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Experienced in mechanical fitting or vehicle mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of steam plant and pressure systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance work in NHS properties.
• Work on heating and pressure systems, ventilation, and medical gases.
• Assist other trades as required to maintain building services.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical maintenance

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Full apprenticeship or equivalent approved training

City and Guild qualifications

Certificate in Ventilation Safety (CP - HTM03)

Certificate in Hot & Cold Water Systems (BS2/H)

Certificate in Disinfection of Water Supplies (WN18)

Job description

The Estates department at Royal Lancaster Infirmary is a group of highly skilled electrical and mechanical engineers, creative building craft persons, 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 vehicle mechanical maintenance and fault finding.

Main duties of the job

A mechanical fitting/manufacturing/plumbing background, particularly within healthcare, would be advantageous but not essential - as specific training will be provided. Vehicle mechanics/technicians have also been found to excel in this role - as the principles are very similar.

This is a highly rewarding role. Working under the Mechanical Team Leader, 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 work within acute and community NHS properties. This will be on heating and pressure systems, ventilation, air conditioning, steam production, medical gases, and other healthcare related mechanical services.

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.

This post is based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, 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.

WGH 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job 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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Full apprenticeship or equivalent approved training.
• Driving licence (B)
• AP/CP training in related subjects
• City and Guild qualifications in relevant subjects.
• Certificate in Ventilation Safety (CP - HTM03)
• Certificate in Hot & Cold Water Systems (BS2/H)
• Certificate in Disinfection of Water Supplies (WN18)

Experience

• Knowledge/experience of steam plant and other pressure systems
• Experience of safe systems of work in a mechanical setting
• Experience of mechanical manufacturing processes
• Experience of BMS systems
• Experience with A/C plant
• Knowledge/experience of MGPS
• Experience of hospital systems and equipment, policies and procedures especially HTM's and relevant DOH guidance.

Skills, ability & knowledge

• 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.
• Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially.
• Ability to lead/train others.

Personal Qualities

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.