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 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 Fitter, 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 Furness General Hospital and Millom Hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
If you thrive on problem solving, this is the role for you. You will be part of a team which ensures the safe and continuous operation of a major hospital site. This role is challenging and comes with responsibility, but is also highly rewarding.
Daily tasks involve maintenance of building and engineering plant and equipment, in a safe manner, and in accordance with statutory requirements and codes of practice, to a high standard.
Depending on your shift, you could 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.
You will be expected to take on the role of (dependant on trade and after full training) an appointed Authorised Person for Estates disciplines such as water, medical gases, electrical safety, ventilation, and decontamination. You will also take on other roles such as being a Fire Controlling Officer - who coordinates the Estates response during a fire or other infrastructure emergency situations.
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/
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deal with information confidentially and sensitively
- Ability to work unsupervised including within unsociable hours
- Excellent communication on all levels
- Extensive fault finding skill
- Good analytical skill
Experience
Essential
- Experience of engineering and building services installations
- Experience and knowledge of legal, statutory, and non-statutory legislation
- Experience of supervising/leading, and training others
Desirable
- Healthcare experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing and Heating apprenticeship to HNC/HND
- Specialist knowledge in relevant area or equivalent degree level experience.
- CP/AP Pressure Systems or boiler operator training
- A recognised health and safety qualification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to comply with all trust policies
- Ability to travel between trust sites as required
- Can demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns
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This advert is for Building Services Engineer - Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Blackburn, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, pro rata. Dependant on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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