Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of hospital systems and equipment, policies and procedures especially HTM’s and relevant DoH guidance.
- Experience
Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially.
- Experience
Ability to work as part of a team but must be able to work unsupervised during unsocial hours.
- Experience
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with other members of the department, other (non technical) Trust staff, patients, visitors, public utilities and emergency services as required.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to travel as required.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to comply with the Trust’s policies.
- Personal Qualities
To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns.
- Education and Qualifications
Full apprenticeship or equivalent approved training.
- Education and Qualifications
NVQ3, BTEC or Equivalent.
- Education and Qualifications
Computer literate.
- Education and Qualifications
Driving licence
- Education and Qualifications
.Certificate in Mechanical Safety (Skilled Person CP2) C.Certificate in Water Hygiene (Skilled Person WH1)
- SKills, ability and knowledge
Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially.
- SKills, ability and knowledge
Ability to work as part of a team but must be able to work unsupervised during unsocial hours.
- SKills, ability and knowledge
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with other members of the department, other (non technical) Trust staff, patients, visitors, public utilities and emergency services as required.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience and use of computerised building management systems and facilities management systems.
- Education and Qualifications
City and Guild qualifications in relevant subjects.
- Education and Qualifications
Relevant AP/CP training or equivalent qualifications
Job overview
Please note: Although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, the role is based at, and working on behalf of, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust properties through the One Lancashire and South Cumbria (One LSC) corporate collaboration.
The Estates department at Westmorland General Hospital is a group of highly skilled electrical and mechanical engineers, creative building craftsperson, and dedicated support staff.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Mechanical Fitter to join us. You should be experienced, time served, and suitably qualified in mechanical fitting, manufacturing, or vehicle maintenance and fault finding - as skills are transferable.
Main duties of the job
This is a highly rewarding role. Working under the Mechanical Estates Officer, the successful candidate will embark on a challenging adventure, safely, efficiently, and with patient and staff safety at the heart of their focus.
'Working as part of a team, and individually, you will be required to carry out mechanical maintenance and installation work within acute and community NHS properties. This will be on heating, ventilation, pressure systems. There may also be additional work on systems such as air conditioning, medical gases, and other healthcare related mechanical services - with full training.
The successful candidate must be able to self-motivate, work relatively unsupervised, and be a good communicator on all levels. Flexible working will be required where you will assist other trades and undertake other tasks to maintain the building services.
A healthcare background would be advantageous but not essential - as specific training will be provided. If you have experience of ventilation and/or air conditioning, we particularly want to hear from you.
This post is based at Westmorland General Hospital.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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/
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Advanced Engineer - Mechanical with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Blackburn, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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