Band 5 Mechanical Engineer

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Mechanical Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving the safety and functionality of vital equipment across the estate. This position requires a proactive individual who can work independently and make informed decisions in high-pressure situations. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including fault finding, repairs, and compliance with health and safety standards. With a commitment to community health, you will contribute to a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on patient safety and service delivery.

Benefits

Use of a company vehicle

Competitive salary with enhanced pay

Free car parking

Paid induction & training

Pension scheme

27 days paid holiday plus BH

Access to Blue Light and health service discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in operational services.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency out of hours service, working a rotating shift pattern.
• Lead contractor teams and manage project work.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance

Repairs

Technical problem solving

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Relevant certifications

Tools

Various voltage systems

Steam raising plant

Medical gas systems

Fire detection systems

Heating and ventilation control systems

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer is a member of the LPT Estates and Facilities team and will carry out with minimum supervision

• Maintenance
• Fault finding
• Repairs and installation work on all facilities
• Plant and equipment throughout the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust estate and will also act as the Trust representative in the absence of the Supervisor or when requested to do so as and when the need arises by line management.
  
  

Working on the full range of Estates Services equipment, the Mechanical Engineer will undertake activities which require comparison of a range of options, complex facts requiring analysis to resolve technical issues in and on multifaceted equipment/situations many of which have a direct impact on patient safety and the built environment.

Responsible for

• Calibration and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment including various voltage systems, steam raising plant and associated equipment, steam sterilizers, medical gas systems, nurse call systems, lighting, fire detection, building services controls, standby generator plant, heating and ventilation control systems and refrigeration plant.
• The post holder will be responsible for undertaking condition surveys, evaluating inspection reports and maintenance repairs, improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures
  
  

The advert may close earlier than the closing date.

Contact Details

Robert Wyles , [e-mail], 07775 594508

Key Responsibilities

• You will provide an emergency out of hours service, working a rotating shift pattern covering 365 days a year subject to appropriate negotiations.
• Manufacture, design, assemble, erect, and install new work often using own judgement regarding a range of complex equipment, requiring accuracy and precision.
• Problem solve technical issues and fault diagnosis on complex Mechanical systems.
• Observe statutory and other relevant requirements in particular to Health & Safety and Codes of Practice applicable to Operational Services.
• Respond to switchboard and building management system alarms. eg. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas Alarms, Boiler Alarms.
• Lead and manage contractor teams delivering project work inclusive of consultants, contractors and agency staff as projects develop and involving recruitment and performance/behaviours on site.
• Deputise for Senior Estates Manager on the full range of management duties as well as providing technical advice to other Estates Staff, Clinical Colleagues, and 3rd Party Contractors
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and Day to Day duties involving the maintenance of all types of plant, equipment, and installations, including boilers, water testing, stripping down boilers for insurance inspections and electrical system maintenance including fire alarm systems, batteries and uninterruptible power supplies.
  
  

Benefits

• Use of a company vehicle
• Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay.
• Free carparking.
• Paid induction& training.
• Pension scheme.
• 27 days paid holiday plus BH.
• Access to Blue Light and health service discounts.
  
  

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.