Advanced Fitter/Steam Boiler | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lancaster is seeking a motivated mechanical maintenance technician. Responsibilities include performing mechanical maintenance work within NHS properties and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical fitting or vehicle maintenance, and flexibility in assisting other trades. Specific training will be provided. Competitive compensation and supportive work culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced and suitably qualified in mechanical fitting or vehicle mechanical maintenance.
• Background in mechanical fitting/manufacturing/plumbing is advantageous.
• Vehicle mechanics have excelled in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance work within NHS properties.
• Contribute to safe and efficient services, focusing on patient safety.
• Work flexibly, assisting other trades to maintain building services.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Fault finding

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance work within acute and community NHS properties on heating and pressure systems, ventilation, air conditioning, steam production, medical gases, and other healthcare related mechanical services.
• Work under the Mechanical Team Leader and, as part of a team or individually, contribute to safe and efficient services with patient and staff safety at the heart of focus.
• Self-motivate, work relatively unsupervised, and communicate effectively on all levels.
• Flexible working to assist other trades and undertake other tasks to maintain building services.

Qualifications and Background

• Experienced, time served and suitably qualified in mechanical fitting or vehicle mechanical maintenance and fault finding.
• 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—the principles are very similar.

Location

This post is based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster.

Organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital 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 provide General Hospital services with Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides General Hospital services, an Urgent Treatment Centre, and other facilities. A range of planned care and diagnostics are provided, including outreach services from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

How to read more

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/

Closing date

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025