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Lead Mechanical Engineer
Job Posted: 11 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Expire in: 17 days
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.
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