Lead HVAC Engineer

Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer

Location: Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hrs)
Salary: Competitive + benefits

Role Overview

Seeking a Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer to maintain, repair, and inspect mechanical building services across a busy healthcare estate. You will ensure compliance with regulatory and HTM requirements while supporting safe, efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete PPM, reactive maintenance, and repairs on HVAC and mechanical systems
• Maintain heating, ventilation, AC systems, AHUs, chilled and potable water systems
• Fault-finding, minor installations, and upgrade support
• Ensure safe working practices, infection control, and accurate record keeping
• Liaise with hospital departments with minimal disruption
• Participate in on-call rota (after qualifying period)
• Work collaboratively across the estates and facilities team

Requirements

• Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Experience in complex building maintenance
• Strong HVAC/mechanical system knowledge
• Authorised Person Ventilation (desirable but preferred)
• Good fault-finding skills and understanding of statutory compliance

Benefits

• 24-25 days holiday + public holidays
• Life cover
• Retail & gym discounts
• Cycle to Work and holiday purchase schemes
• CSR days, learning & development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support

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