Building Services Engineer Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Roa Island; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Building Services Engineer to maintain and support facility operations at its hospitals in the UK. The role involves 24/7 coverage, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing out-of-hours incidents. Candidates should be experienced in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical fields. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to critical healthcare environments.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrician, Plumber or Mechanical Engineer.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and engineering practices.
• Capable of fault finding and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 support and maintenance for hospital sites.
• Act as Fire Controlling Officer during fire events.
• Oversee out-of-hours contractors.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Plumbing

Mechanical engineering

Job description

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


We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Building Services Engineer to join us. You should be either an experienced and time served Electrician, Plumber, or Mechanical Engineer, looking to progress your career.


The successful candidate will work as part of a 24/7 rota - which includes protected rest days
– to provide 24/7 Estates cover to the FGH and Millom hospital sites.

To be part of a team which ensures the safe and continuous operation of the Estates function within a healthcare setting. This includes maintenance of building and engineering plant and equipment, in accordance with statutory requirements, codes of practice, guidance
notes and trust procedures, to a high standard.

To be the department’s point of contact for all out of hours incidents and breakdowns, carrying out first line assessment, fault finding, repair, substitute of service and/or safe isolation as required.


To be the Trust’s Fire Controlling Officer and undertake the duties of that role for the siteduring a fire event. To take on the role of (dependant on trade and after full training) an appointed Authorised Person for Estates disciplines such as medical gases, electrical safety,
ventilation, and decontamination.

To carry out line manager duties for out-of-hours contractors.

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.

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 Wednesday 30 Jul 2025