Lead Mechanical Engineer

RG Setsquare; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Mechanical Fitter/Engineer to join the facilities team at a teaching hospital in Lancashire. This role is pivotal for maintaining mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing a reliable environment for patients. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in healthcare maintenance. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Life cover

Discounts on retail and gyms

Professional qualification support

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance environment, ideally within healthcare.
• Competence with chilled and potable water systems.
• Authorised Person - Mechanical Systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults and assist with minor installation works.
• Provide technical support on HVAC systems.

Skills

Maintenance Services

Mechanical Systems Competence

Pipe fitting

Steam Systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services

Tools

AHUs

Pumps

Valves

HVAC systems

Job description

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Fitter/Engineer

Location: Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Lancashire

Contract: Permanent 40 hrs/week

Salary - up to 40k

Overview

We're looking for a Lead Mechanical Fitter/Engineer to join the onsite facilities team at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. This is a key role responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical building services, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering a safe and reliable environment for patients and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical systems, plant, and equipment.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and assist with minor installation/adaptation works.
• Maintain records, complete documentation, and comply with safety and infection control standards.
• Provide technical support on steam, heating, water, and HVAC systems.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and hospital staff to minimise disruption.
• Take part in callout rota (after qualifying period).
• Contribute to lifecycle planning and equipment reliability improvements.

Skills & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services (or equivalent).
• Experience in a maintenance environment, ideally within healthcare.
• Competence with AHUs, FCUs, LTHW, pumps, valves, chilled & potable water, and water hygiene systems.
• Pipe fitting and plumbing experience (desirable).
• Authorised Person - Mechanical Systems.
• Steam systems experience (advantageous).

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits.
• 24 days holiday (rising to 25) + bank holidays.
• Life cover (1.5x salary).
• Discounts on retail, gyms, and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Training, development, and professional qualification support.
• CSR days, referral rewards, and employee networks.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & wellbeing app.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy